What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Fire Services position at WAYNE TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT?
Oversight of a five station ISO 1 career department with over 130 firefighters.
The responsibilities include oversight of all administrative and operational aspects of the department; providing direction on major projects and areas of improvement; long range planning of personnel, apparatus, fire stations, emergency management, ambulance transport and associated service levels.
The Fire Chief will create and administer strategic and operational plans including fire code compliance, establishing department rules, policies and guidelines; creates an open, collaborative, and successful working relationship with the Trustee, Board of Directors, Department Heads, community stakeholders, State and Federal officials.
The Fire Chief is also responsible for developing a healthy partnership with representatives of International Association of Firefighters local 416. As mandated by state statute, the Fire Chief is responsible for the coordination of all activities related to the Fire Merit Commission. The Fire Chief, and / or their designee will be the representative for all fire, EMS, and emergency management groups and / or task forces, or associations outside of the Township. The Fire Chief is also responsible for performing all other related duties as required by the Trustee and / or the Trustee’s designee.
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Minimum Qualifications :
- Bachelor's Degree in management or related field.
- Seven or more years experience in career fire service, with reporting responsibilities, with decision-making responsibilities.
- Merit Fire Captain status.
- Financial literacy.
- Experience in departmental building, rebuilding, and / or structural design.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills :
The Wayne Township Fire Department is a highly respected department in the Central Indianapolis, Indiana area. The Fire Chief opportunity is available as we rebuild the administrative functions strategically, focusing on skill sets and strategic use of tax funds to enhance operations under the auspices of the Township.
The Fire Chief provides administrative direction and leadership for all Fire Department functions, operations, as well as managing all fire department personnel. Provides leadership that builds teams as well as inspires, motivates, and empowers employees to achieve established goals; familiar with principles and practices of fire department budgeting, personnel administration, contract management, and risk management.
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