What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Chief Job Opportunity position at City of Blakely?
VACANCY NOTICE
JOB TITLE: Fire Chief
DEPARTMENT Fire
WAGE RANGE Based upon experience and qualifications
APPLICATIONS/RESUMES Friday November 17, 2023 at 4:30PM
WILL BE ACCEPTED:
Job Summary: This position manages the overall operations of the City of Blakely
Fire Department.
Primary Duties: Plans, directs and coordinates all operations of the department;
manages the provision of fire prevention and suppression services
to the city. Prioritizes, schedules and assigns work to department
personnel. Serves as purchasing agent for the department.
Prepares the annual operating budget for the department and
monitors expenditures under the current budget. Oversees the
selection, training, evaluation, promotion and discipline of the
department personnel. Responds to fire calls and assumes
command of fire scenes. Oversees the maintenance and repair of
fire hydrants. Maintains department files, including incident
reports, training records, inspection reports and vehicle and
equipment maintenance records. Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge skills and ability commonly associated with the
completion of a High School Diploma. Excellent verbal and
written skills and ability to communicate with others are required.
Applicants should be able to work well with others in the
performance of duties. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in
firefighting. Knowledge of fire suppression and investigation
standards, practices, strategies, tactics and apparatus. Knowledge
of local, state and federal fire codes, local ordinances, and
departmental rules and regulations. Knowledge of hazardous
materials.
Interested applicants should submit an application or resume to:
City of Blakely
Attn: Mayor Travis Wimbush
P.O. Box 350
Blakely, GA 39823
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