What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Chief (Director) position at City of Kodiak, AK?

Salary : $4,000.00 - $4,415.20 Biweekly

Location : Kodiak, AK

Job Type : Full-Time (Exempt)

Job Number : 25-00062

Department : Executive Department

Opening Date : 11 / 25 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 15 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Alaska

Description

City of Kodiak : Kodiak is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City of Kodiak is home to about 6,000 residents, with approximately 7,000 additional residents living in several communities on Kodiak Island. The economy of Kodiak is based on commercial fishing and seafood processing. Tourism, sport hunting and fishing, the aerospace industry, health care, and government employment also serve to strengthen Kodiak's economy. Kodiak is also home to the largest United States Coast Guard base in the nation. Kodiak is known the world over for its pristine and scenic beauty. Opportunities for outdoor sports and recreational opportunities abound with easy access to rivers, beautiful beaches, and hiking trails.

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time Fire Chief (Director) . This executive-level position, under general administrative direction, plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the fire department for the City of Kodiak including fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, emergency management, and related services and activities; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies, which includes filling the position of Chair Person for the Kodiak Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. Additional responsibilities include Fire Marshal and Emergency Services Coordinator for the City of Kodiak.

The goal of the City of Kodiak government is to provide quality municipal services as efficiently and effectively as possible within guidelines established by federal and state law, the Charter of the City of Kodiak, the Kodiak City Code, and the citizens of Kodiak as represented by the City Council. As Director of the fire department, the Fire Chief administers the fire department's operating and capital budget, applies for and manages all grants, and manages the staff of the department in furtherance of the City's goals. On own initiative or by direction of the City Manager, the Fire Chief ensures implementation of City Council policies and direction by planning, implementing, and evaluating the fire department's activities, programs, and facilities. The Fire Chief must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the fire department and is responsible for maintaining a level of professional expertise and image that promotes efficient use of the resources available to the fire department.

Examples Of Essential Duties

Assumes full management responsibility for all fire department services and activities including all fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, emergency management, plan review and related services and activities.
Develops and implements department policies, procedures, programs, goals and objectives including responsibility for long-range planning, financial management, and strategic plan implementation and management.
Directs and oversees professional and managerial staff to include : prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring any performance deficiencies are corrected; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; ensuring staff are trained; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Act as incident commander on all complex emergencies and coordinates on scene operations to stabilize the incidents. Responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents; utilizes the incident command system to take action to mitigate hazards and treat patients including operational requirements within the response system; makes decisions affecting life and property under emergency circumstances.
Ensures that up-to-date and efficient fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous incident mitigation, and emergency medical technologies are incorporated into the fire department's procedures, equipment, and methods.
Works with the Emergency Services Director to implement City-wide emergency plans and functions, including staffing Emergency Operations Center, emergency management mitigation, and emergency preparedness and response.
Develops, prepares and monitors expenditures associated with department budgets, grants, and other funding sources for programs and operations.
Prepares strategic plans and develops and executes special projects impacting fire department operations and activities; develops, implements and evaluates programs / projects in accordance with City and fire department plans and policies.
Represents the City and fire department to the public, elected officials, other agencies, committees, and organizations including making presentations, chairing and participating in meetings, conducting community outreach, and responding to complex and sensitive inquiries.
Prepares, analyzes, and approves statistical, progress, and operational reports related to fire department activities and administrative matters.
Identifies federal, state, and private research and development grants; determines scope of work for which funds are needed; prepares proposals to obtain grants; administers grant funds.
Works with the approved emergency medical services physician medical director.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties related to Fire Marshal :

Manages, plans, supervises, and participates in commercial and public building inspections to enforce adherence to fire prevention codes, statues, and ordinances, including the International Fire Code.

Managing, directing, and conducting fire inspections, plan reviews, fire investigations, and public education programs.

Duties related to Emergency Services Coordinator :

Organize and lead quarterly emergency services organization / LEPC meetings, to call for additional meetings as needed or directed by the emergency services director, and to maintain all historical records associated with the emergency services organization / LEPC.

Ensure all drills and exercises are performed as specified in the Kodiak emergency operations plan or as directed by the emergency services director.

Coordinate and oversee periodic emergency preparedness training for Kodiak incident management team personnel, including ICS training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Generally describes the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to enter the job and / or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.) :

Knowledge of :

Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive Fire Department including fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency management, emergency medical services, disaster preparedness, hazardous materials response, and associated programs, services, and operations;

Principles and practices used in the administration, organization, and management of a comprehensive municipal Fire Department;

Fire science theory, principles, practices and their application to a wide variety of emergency service operations including fire suppression, fire prevention, and fire investigation;

Advanced methods and techniques of emergency medical services response;

Principles and practices of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery;

Incident command administration techniques;

Methods and techniques of public relations;

Modern office equipment and computers including applicable software applications;

Principles of supervision, training, performance evaluation, and progressive discipline;

Leadership and management principles, practices, and theories;

Public administration and governmental operations;

Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration;

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations;

Program development and administration principles and practices;

Conflict mediation principles;

International Fire Code.

Skill and Ability in :

Providing leadership and direction to staff;

Analyzing and developing policies and procedures;

Reading, interpreting, applying, explaining, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations;

Presenting ideas and concepts persuasively;

Reviewing and approving official documents;

Preparing budgets;

Managing change and sensitive topics;

Planning, analyzing, and evaluating programs and services, operational needs, and fiscal constraints;

Maintaining community and public relations;

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction;

Ability to manage and direct a comprehensive Fire Department including fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, disaster preparedness, hazardous materials response, and associated programs, services, and operations;

Ability to meet physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties;

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in course of work.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) and Bachelor's degree in emergency management, fire service, emergency medical service, or related field, eight to ten years of progressively responsible professional fire service experience; including at least five years of executive management experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS :

Licensing Requirements :

Firefighter I & Firefighter II

Fire Service Instructor I

Fire Inspector I

Fire Officer I

Licensed to operate at State of Alaska EMT III or higher

HAZMAT Technician

Rope Rescue Technician

Confined Space Rescue Certification

FEMA IS-700, IS-800 and ICS 100, 200, 300, and 400

CPR / AED Certification

Valid Alaska Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

LICENSING PREFERRED :

Fire Service Instructor II

State of Alaska EMT Instructor

BLS / ALS Instructor

Hiring salary range posted is based on qualifications and experience.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Positions in this class typically require : reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, balancing, climbing, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Functions of this position require sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting; walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including use of computer keyboard; ability to speak and hear to exchange information; ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations; ability to operate and use specialized vehicles and equipment.

Heavy Work : Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work is performed primarily in a standard office with frequent travel to various locations to attend meetings and / or perform department activities in responding to emergency scenes, disasters, or critical incidents. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; exposed to outside weather conditions and wet and / or humid conditions; works in high, precarious places; exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, the noise level is occasionally very loud due to sirens, etc.

Non-traditional work hours are necessary, including working extended hours including evenings and weekends. Subject to mandatory call back at any time. Required to attend City Council or other public meetings as assigned. Some travel may be required.

Interested individuals should submit :

Completed application

Letter of interest

Resume

Three Professional References

The City of Kodiak offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include :

Retirement :

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit or defined contribution plan based upon employee eligibility upon hire

Option to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Program

Health Insurance :

Health Insurance Coverage effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

Employee and Dependent Coverage Available

Employer Contribution of 100% Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx Premium Costs

Life Insurance :

Employee Basic Life and AD&D of $50,000

Employer Contributions of 100% of the Premium Costs

Optional Insurance Benefits :

Employee-funded Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Employee Paid Group-Based Supplemental Insurance

Paid Leave and Other Benefits :

Annual Leave Accrual Rate starting at 4.62 hours each pay period with accrual rate increases based on years of service

Sick Leave Accrual Rate of 4 hours each pay period

Twelve paid holidays each year

Paid Leave for a Death in the Immediate Family

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement upon prior approval

Salary : $50,000

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