Fire Chief
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DEFINITION / GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Fire Chief provides executive leadership planning direction and administration for all activities of the Fire Department including fire suppression emergency medical services (EMS) fire prevention hazardous materials response rescue operations training and emergency management. This position ensures the effective delivery of high-quality public safety services to protect lives property and the environment while maintaining compliance with applicable local state and federal laws. The Fire Chief serves as the Citys Emergency Management Coordinator and as a key member of the Citys executive leadership team.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives direct supervision from the Assistant City Manager.
Exercises direct and indirect supervision over all Fire Department personnel including subordinate supervisors command staff and administrative support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct manage and evaluate all Fire Department operations including fire suppression EMS prevention training inspections and emergency management.
Develop and implement departmental goals objectives policies procedures and long-range strategic plans consistent with the Citys Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan.
Coordinate and direct the preparation and administration of the departments annual budget; monitor expenditures and prepare justifications for staffing equipment and capital projects.
Research plan and recommend acquisition and replacement of equipment facilities and technology.
Serve as Incident Commander when necessary at major emergencies fires rescues hazardous material events or disasters.
Oversee fire inspection code enforcement and fire investigation programs.
Manage and coordinate City-wide emergency management programs including planning preparedness training mitigation and recovery operations.
Supervise mentor and evaluate department staff; oversee recruitment training professional development discipline and succession planning.
Ensure compliance with state and federal laws regulations and safety standards.
Engage with the public City Council civic groups and the media to provide education information and outreach on fire and emergency services.
Represent the City in meetings with regional fire service agencies mutual aid partners regulatory authorities and community organizations.
Prepare reports presentations and analyses for City leadership and external agencies.
Perform related duties as assigned.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Serves as a member of various employee committees and represents the City at various community engagements conferences and meetings.
Other Duties as assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in Fire Science Emergency Management Public Administration Business Administration or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
At least 10 years of progressively responsible fire service experience including 5 years in a supervisory/command role.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Master Firefighter Certification - Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP).
Head of Department Certification - TCFP (must be obtained within one year if not already held).
Fire Officer II and Fire Instructor Certification - TCFP.
EMT-Basic or higher (Paramedic preferred) - Texas Department of State Health Services.
Valid Texas Class B Drivers License.
NIMS/ICS certifications ().
Preferred: Fire Inspector Fire Investigator Hazardous Materials certifications.
Because of the potential for emergency recall the Fire Chief must be able to respond within 30 minutes of notification. This requirement must be maintained after hire and failure to maintain this requirement will subject the employee to termination of employment.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of modern principles practices and techniques of fire prevention suppression EMS hazardous materials response and emergency management.
Knowledge of federal state and local fire codes regulations and safety standards.
Knowledge of public administration budgeting personnel management and intergovernmental coordination.
Ability to lead under pressure command emergency operations and make sound decisions with limited information.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff City leadership community stakeholders and other agencies.
Strong communication leadership and public presentation skills.
Proficiency with computers reporting systems and fire service technology.
SELECTION GUIDELINES:
Formal application rating of education and experience oral interview physical examination pre-employment and random drug tests reference check and job related tests may be required.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Personal computer including word processing and spreadsheet; motor vehicle; phone; calculator; radio; fax copy machine and safety equipment as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here 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 functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger handle talk or hear or feel objects and reach with arms.
The employee is occasionally required to walk sit climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close distance color peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In the work environment are moving mechanical parts all the time regularly you work in outside weather conditions and occasionally you work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) in high precarious places fumes airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals extreme cold and heat (non-weather) risk of shock work with explosives risk of radiation and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.
No one will perform the duties of a higher position without prior authorization from an individual authorized to approve.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
