Fire Chief

Fire Chief

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Class Title

Fire Chief

Class Code

7455

Salary

216,089.59 - $270,120.49 Annually

• Definition
• Benefits

Classification Description Summary

Under general direction, plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the Fire Department including fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical response; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.

Essential Functions

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Assume full management responsibility for all Fire Department services and activities including fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical response.

Manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area; recommend and administer policies and procedures.

Establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.

Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.

Plan, direct, and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the Fire Department's work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.

Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

Direct disaster preparedness and other fire protection programs to minimize the loss of life and property within the community.

Provide staff assistance to the City Manager; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Represent the Fire Department to other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments, outside agencies and organizations.

Explain, justify, and defend department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.

Participate on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees.

Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of fire science; incorporate new developments as appropriate.

Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and / or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of :

Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive municipal fire department including fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, disaster preparedness, hazardous materials response, and associated programs, services, and operations.

Principles and practices of program development and administration.

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

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

Advanced methods and techniques of emergency medical response.

Operational characteristics of fire apparatus and equipment.

Hazardous materials and chemical spill response techniques.

Mechanical, chemical, and related characteristics of a wide variety of flammable and explosive materials and objects.

Principles of combustion and cause of fire.

Principles of building construction and fire protection systems.

Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Current safety practices as they relate to equipment and procedures involved in the fire service.

Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

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

Ability to :

Manage and direct a comprehensive municipal fire program including fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, disaster preparedness, hazardous materials response, and associated programs, services, and operations.

Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures.

Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.

Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.

Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff.

Delegate authority and responsibility.

Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.

Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.

Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.

Interpret, apply, and make decisions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.

Retain presence of mind and act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

Effectively use specialized fire suppression tools and equipment including safety equipment.

Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.

Operate modern office equipment and computers including applicable software applications.

Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Work in a team based environment to achieve common goals.

Coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously.

Meet the physical requirements to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Education / Training :

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in fire science, public administration, or a related field.

Experience :

Ten years of increasingly responsible fire service experience including three years of management and administrative responsibility.

License or Certificate :

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to complete certification requirements for Fire Chief status.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment : Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with some travel to various locations to attend meetings or respond to emergency scenes, disasters, or critical incidents; the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and wet and / or humid conditions; occasionally works in high, precarious places; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, the noise level is occasionally very loud due to sirens, etc; wear protective apparel including goggles, face protector, aprons, safety shoes, and self contained breathing apparatus; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.

Physical : Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to occasionally climb and balance; to lift, carry, push, and / or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to verbally communicate to exchange information; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; .and ability to operate and use specialized vehicles and equipment.

Other Requirements

Management

Last Update : 1 / 4 / 19

JD 11 / 2018

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