Salary : $157,628.64 - $209,422.72 Annually
Location : Maple Grove 55369, MN
Job Type : Full-time- Benefit Earning
Job Number : 2025-00001
Department : Fire
Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Job Summary
Maple Grove, MN, a vibrant and growing community, is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as our next Fire Chief, guiding a dedicated team in delivering exceptional fire protection and emergency response services.
The Fire Chief leads the overall management and operations of the Maple Grove Fire Department, ensuring excellence in fire and rescue emergency response, fire code enforcement, and investigations into the cause and origin of city fires. This role encompasses fire prevention and safety education, training and development of department personnel, and oversight of fire station facilities, vehicles, and equipment. The Fire Chief provides strategic leadership to a team of dedicated full-time and paid-on-call staff while also serving as the City's Emergency Management Director, driving preparedness and resilience for the community.
Initial goals for the position include developing a comprehensive strategic plan to guide the Fire Department's short and long-term growth, focusing on community safety, operational efficiency, and workforce development. This includes enhancing emergency preparedness, optimizing resources, and fostering collaboration with community partners and neighboring agencies.
More information on the position can be found in the : Fire Chief job flyer
Hiring Timeline
Application window closes : January 31, 2025
First round interviews : Week of February 10, 2025
Management assessment : Mid-late February, 2025
Final interviews : Week of March 3, 2025
Candidate estimated start date : Mid-late April, 2025
Pre-employment requirements :
This position is subject to the successful completion of the following : management assessment, reference check, BCA background check, medical / fitness for duty, and drug screening.
Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Manage and direct all areas of the Fire Department, including operations and prevention divisions and subdivisions such as Fire Fleet / Facilities Maintenance, Personnel / Training, Public Education, Code Enforcement, Fire Investigation, Juvenile Fire Intervention, and Emergency Management.Oversee the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for operational and service areas.Respond to major emergencies, supervise incident command for large-scale events, and organize emergency scenes by directing personnel and equipment.Establish appropriate service and staffing levels and allocate resources based on efficiency and effectiveness.Strategic Planning and Budget Management
Perform short- and long-term strategic planning aligned with the city's goals and priorities.Plan, prepare, and recommend the annual Fire Department and emergency management budget, including long-term expenditure projections.Assign projects and programmatic responsibilities through subordinate management staff and review work methods and procedures for continuous improvement.Emergency Response and Investigation
Manage and evaluate personnel at the scene of emergencies, ensuring effective response strategies.Oversee investigations of fire-damaged property to determine fire causes and assess losses.Administer the City's hazardous materials response team program.Workforce Development and Supervision
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate full-time, part-time, and paid-on-call fire department staff.Develop and oversee training, certification, and professional development programs to maintain high performance standards.Set performance and behavior expectations, provide coaching opportunities, and enforce personnel policies, administering discipline as needed.Work with Human Resources and leadership staff to develop recruitment and retention strategies for top talent.Emergency Management
Lead the City of Maple Grove's emergency management organization, planning, and preparing for emergency operations during disasters, large-scale events, or unusual circumstances.Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans and ensure accurate reporting and record-keeping for all departmental activities.Act as the principal advisor and coordinator for city emergency operations, working with other departments, non-governmental organizations, and higher government entities.Community and Interagency Engagement
Act as a liaison and facilitator of communication between the Fire Department, other City departments, outside agencies, and community groups.Educate the community on fire safety and prevention while promoting equity, inclusion, and respect.Represent the Fire Department professionally at public meetings, within the professional fire community, and with the media to maintain a positive public image.Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Apply innovative principles and practices to enhance fire prevention, protection, and suppression services.Monitor and evaluate departmental methods and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.Coordinate efforts to ensure the City of Maple Grove maintains an equitable and inclusive organization aligned with its mission, vision, and core values.General and Additional Duties
Lead or attend public meetings to provide information and recommendations to the City Council and City Administrator.Engage with community members professionally and courteously, ensuring effective communication with diverse populations.Perform other duties as apparent or assigned to fulfill the mission of the Fire Department.Qualifications
Any combination of experience that would likely provide the required knowledge is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
Need to have :
Education :Associate's degree in fire science, public safety, public administration, business administration or closely related field.
Licensing :State of Minnesota Emergency Management certification within three years of hire.
Registered First Responder or obtain Emergency Medical Responder certification (EMR) within one year of hire.Licensed as a full-time Firefighter in the State of MN or obtain required certifications within six months of hire.Valid Driver's License.Blue Card Certification within one year of hire.Experience :10 years of progressively responsible fire service experience, including a minimum of six years of full-time supervisory experience in a command role as a chief officer on a combination career / volunteer or paid-on-call fire department.
Physical :Ability to respond to major incidences within Maple Grove city limits in a reasonable amount of time.
Compliant with NFPA 1582 physical standards to be a Firefighter.Must have the ability to perform all essential job functions and physical requirements of a Firefighter.Must pass required background, psychological and medical exam including physical standards for firefighters.Nice to have :
Education :Bachelor's or Master's degree in fire science, public safety, public administration, business administration or closely related field.
Licensing :Executive Fire Officer or Chief Fire Officer Certification by the National Fire Academy or Chief Fire Officer Designation by the Center for Excellence in Public Safety.
National Registry and State of MN Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).Experience :Fire service experience in a city similar size to Maple Grove
Prior experience in budget preparation, public relations, incident command and fire service education and trainingPrior experience managing multiple divisions within a departmentPrior experience managing emergency management functions within an organization.Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must have the ability to perform all essential job functions and physical requirements of a Firefighter and the requirements as defined in NFPA 1582. All physical requirements for this position are listed on its job description.
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time; manual dexterity; adequate hearing, vision, and speech; required to operate assigned vehicle.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a fire chief may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job, but this list is not all-inclusive.
While wearing personal protective equipment which weighs approximately twenty-five pounds, and also wearing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) which weighs approximately twenty-five pounds; this position may work in areas that may or may not be protected from the weather. The position may work in extreme cold temperatures or high temperatures of which either may cause marked bodily discomfort or reactions. They may encounter wet conditions and high humidity as well. They may have to perform rescue and / or lifesaving duties in and around stable and moving water environments where the water depth may be greater than the height of the individual. They may have to perform emergency response functions in confined spaces.The position may work in environments that are immediately dangerous to life and health. The environment may include smoke or other toxic conditions, and the position may be exposed to a variety of physical hazards including unsound structures, moving mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, and working in elevated areas. The position is at risk of being exposed to high temperatures, low temperatures, radiant energy, toxic chemicals, radioactive materials, biological agents, and explosives.Additionally, the position frequently encounters noise and / or vibration exceeding 80 decibels (constant or intermittent) to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss.The City of Maple Grove offers its employees a competitive total rewards package. For details, please visit the
Acknowledgement : To be considered for this position applicants must pass an extensive criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screening.
I understandDo you have a valid, unrestricted driver's license?
Do you have a current and valid Minnesota Firefighter License?
What is your highest level of post-secondary education related to this position?
No post secondary education.Some collegeAssociates degreeBachelors degreeMasters degreeSelect the number of years you have of progressively responsible fire service and / or public safety experience.
Less than eight yearsEight years to less than nine yearsNine years to less than ten yearsTen years to less than eleven yearsEleven or more yearsPlease select all certifications that you possess.
Completion of NFPA #472 or #1072 First Responder OperationsNFPA #1033 Fire InvestigatorNFPA #1002 Fire Apparatus Operator certificationNFPA #1001 Firefighter II certificationNFPA # 1031 Fire Inspector 1Local Hazard Zone Command (Blue Card) CertificationNFPA # 1041 Fire Inspector 2NFPA # 1041 Fire Instructor 1NFPA # 1041 Fire Officer 1FEMA NIMS ICS 100FEMA NIMS ICS 200FEMA NIMS ICS 300FEMA NIMS ICS 400FEMA NIMS ICS 700FEMA NIMS ICS 800Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Certification from the National Fire AcademyChief Fire Officer Certification from the National Fire AcademyPlease select all certifications that you posses.
FEMA NIMS ICS 100FEMA NIMS ICS 200FEMA NIMS ICS 700FEMA NIMS ICS 800FEMA NIMS ICS ICS 300 and 400Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Certification from the National Fire AcademyChief Fire Officer Certification from the National Fire AcademySelect the number of years of full-time supervisory experience you possess in a command role, such as a chief officer.
Less than six yearsSix years to less than seven yearsSeven years to less than eight yearsEight or more yearsDo you hold a valid State of MN Emergency Management Certification?
Are you a Registered First Responder and do you hold a valid and current certification?
Please check off the areas in which you have demonstrated years of experience (will be verified based on the information you submit in your application).
Fire service experience in a city similar size to Maple Grove (population approximately 71,000 residents).Experience in budget preparationExperience in public relations including acting as a Public Information Officer (PIO) on behalf of the cityExperience in incident commandExperience in fire service education and trainingExperience managing multiple divisions within a departmentExperience managing emergency management functions within an organizationDescribe your experience in the fire service including a description of how many years of experience you possess in addition to the types of departments you have worked for (i.e. combination career / volunteer, paid-on-call, full-time department, etc.). Please list the cities you have worked for in your description in addition to the number of years of experience in each city.
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