Job Description
Fire Chief If this sounds like a community you want to be a part of, apply now! Under the general supervision of the City Manager, this position is responsible for the overall directing, planning and implementation of activities within the Fire department. The Fire Chief oversees all staff within the department. This position reports directly to the City Manager. Essential Functions of Work Direct and control the activities of the fire department to ensure operational effectiveness; establish and implement operational policies, goals, and objectives; compliance with fire codes and emergency preparedness plans; respond to emergency situations and direct emergency response; make critical decisions in hazardous situations; help manage emergency operations center; manage emergencies and disasters. Manage and supervise all assigned employees (e.g., schedule and assign tasks; interview job applicants; recommend the hiring of job applicants; recommend discipline; evaluate performance; receive and adjust grievances or employee complaints; approve and recommend the approval of leave requests; develop and implement policy; participate in personnel or labor relations activities; serve as a member of management's collective bargaining negotiating team; prepare and type documents to be used solely in collective bargaining; has access to financial data used in monitoring department revenue / income; etc). Develop and present the annual departmental budget; write specifications for new apparatus, vehicles, and equipment; make recommendations to the City Manager; control spending within the approved budget; participate in problem-solving involving community affairs and other departments; collaborate with city staff regarding electric, water, planning, and zoning to solve problems and improve services. Maintain records and prepare reports on various subjects; stay updated with changes in State and Federal laws