Fire Chief
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Description
CLASS DEFINITION:
Perform highly responsible supervisory and administrative work in the planning directing managing and organizing of all activities in the Fire Department; oversee the fire suppression fire prevention emergency medical aid hazardous materials management disaster preparedness programs; and perform other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is the Department Director responsible for performing highly sensitive supervisory and administrative duties. This classification is atwill and serves at the pleasure of the City Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receive general direction from the City Manager and exercise direct and functional supervision over all Fire Department personnel.Job Overview
- Assume full management responsibility for all Fire Department services and activities including fire suppression fire prevention emergency medical aid hazardous materials management and disaster preparedness programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
- Manage the development and implementation of shortterm and longterm Fire Department goals objectives policies and priorities; implement City goals; establish within City policy appropriate service and staffing levels and allocate resources accordingly.
- Establish departmental policies procedures and regulations including those pertaining to firefighting fire prevention and emergency medical services within the limitations of laws regulations and policies.
- Manage the development and administration of the Fire Department budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing equipment materials and supplies; direct the monitoring of approval of expenditures; and direct the preparation of and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary.
- Review interpret and enforce City County State Federal codes and regulations regarding fire protection prevention emergency medical aid hazardous materials management building services and protection.
- Plan direct and coordinate directly or through subordinate level managers or supervisors the Fire Departments work plan; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
- Select train motivate and evaluate Fire Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; and administer the discipline process.
- Coordinate Fire Department activities with those of other departments outside agencies and organizations; provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager and City Council; and prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence.
- Serve as representative of the Fire Department to interdepartmental community and outside agencies.
- Operate a computer and a variety of software including Outlook Word and Excel.
- Oversee and direct departmental office operations; maintain appropriate records and files; coordinate workflow; prepare reports agenda items letters and other correspondence.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of records reports and other documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification Guidelines
EDUCATION:
A Bachelors degree in Fire Science Public or Business Administration or a related field is required. A Masters degree is highly desirable.
EXPERIENCE:
Eight years of increasingly responsible experience in an agency providing a full range of urban fire protection services including three years of management and administrative responsibility in a comprehensive fire services program
REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:- A valid California Class C Drivers License.
- California State Board of Fire Services Chief Officer Certification is highly desirable.
- Must be able to work flexible and extended hours to accommodate the Citys needs.
- The Citys Conflict of Interest Code requires that the Fire Chief file financial disclosure statements in accordance with state and local laws.
- Principles practices procedures equipment and apparatus used in modern firefighting and in the protection of life and property from fire.
- Federal State and local laws codes and regulations pertaining to fire prevention disaster preparedness hazardous materials inspections and emergency medical services.
- Advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
- Principles of effective supervision training and evaluation.
- Business English grammar punctuation spelling arithmetic vocabulary composition and proper format.
- Direct and coordinate a multidisciplinary staff in fire suppression fire prevention emergency medical aid hazardous materials management and disaster preparedness programs.
- Provide leadership and vision to a diverse work force and lead and command effectively in emergency situations.
- Develop implement and administer goals objectives and practices for Fire Department programs and services.
- Allocate limited resources on a cost effective and cost beneficial basis.
- Select qualified candidates for hire; effectively train and evaluate employees; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies as needed; and administer the discipline process as needed.
- Interpret and apply Federal State and local laws codes rules and regulations including the Firefighter Bill of Rights..
- Assess needs develop project scope and timelines follow through on project tasks and milestones and ensure projects are completed on time within budget and with the designated specifications.
- Identify and respond to community and City Council issues concerns and needs.
- Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
- Stay abreast of new trends innovations standards and guidelines in all facets of fire suppression fire prevention emergency preparedness and emergency medical services.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff City officials other departments the Association citizens customers and representatives from other cities and agencies.
- Analyze problems identify alternative solutions anticipate consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Maintain the confidentiality of information encountered in the course of work.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Must possess a strong customer service orientation and be a team player.
- Operate a computer and a variety of software including Outlook Word and Excel.
- Plan effectively prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
Work is primarily performed in an office environment requiring prolonged sitting or standing; walking kneeling crouching squatting stooping and bending; inputting data into a computer terminal; exposure to computer glare vibrations and pitch; lifting carrying and moving objects totaling approximately 25 pounds in weight; and have mobility vision hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. May be exposed to dust chemicals solvents grease/oil fumes electrical and mechanical hazards vehicular traffic vibration and noise. Employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information; perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks; meet intensive and changing deadlines and interact with City staff customers vendors contractors and the public.
NOTE:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT DESIGNATION:
Exempt.Recruitment Information
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RECRUITMENT SHOULD BE SENT TO .
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY:
Created: 5/2010
Updated: 8/15/2012
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
