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$7,976.00 – $9,257.00 Monthly
$95,712.00 – $111,084.00 Annually |
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| OPENING DATE: 11/08/12 |
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| CLOSING DATE: 12/31/12 05:59 PM |
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| JOB DESCRIPTION: |
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The Fire Chief classification is responsible for directing and managing the operations of the City’s Fire Department, which include: managing staff to include hiring and firing decisions; developing and implementing short and long-range goals; developing and enforcing operating policies and administrative guidelines; preparing and managing the department’s budget; and establishing operational and performance standards.
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| ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: |
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Regular attendance is an expectation of all positions.
Directs and oversees the activities of the fire department with multiple divisions to include: overseeing the development and administration of policies, procedures, programs, goals and objectives.
Prepares and administers a budget; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures.
Consults with city officials relating to fire fighting, emergency medical services, and other related services.
Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements. Ascertains the need for and type of additional equipment and facilities required to handle emergencies; makes technical decisions as to the best methods of extinguishing fires.
Identifies resource needs and makes budgetary recommendations based on department need.
Responds to alarms and directs activities at the scene of large fires or incidents.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
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| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: |
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Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, fire technology, or related field; and 10 or more years of firefighting experience, including 5-7 years of management experience. National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Certification preferred.
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| IDEAL CANDIDATE INFORMATION: |
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Knowledge of:
- Managerial principles;
- Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive fire suppression program;
- Principles of mechanics, hydraulics, and mathematics related to firefighting duties;
- Mechanical, chemical, and related characteristics of a wide variety of flammable and explosive materials and objects;
- Proper utilization and maintenance requirements of fire apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, and facilities;
- Principles and procedures of recordkeeping and reporting;
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of fire prevention and suppression;
- Fire prevention, suppression, investigation, and inspection principles, practices, and techniques;
- Local geography including the location of water mains, hydrants, major fire hazards of the City, and City streets;
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations;
- Procedures, methods, and techniques of emergency medical services;
- Hazardous materials, chemical chain reactions, and fire behavior;
- Surrounding districts and regions and Citywide resource capabilities and emergency needs;
- Administrative policies and procedures;
- Legal mandates and proper safety standards related to hazardous material handling;
- Budgeting principles.
Skill in:
- Monitoring and evaluating employees;
- Prioritizing and assigning work;
- Directing and controlling emergency services;
- Monitoring the operation and maintenance of apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, and vehicles;
- Using a computer and related software applications;
- Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals;
- Interpreting, analyzing, and applying policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations;
- Making technical decisions quickly in emergency situations;
- Performing emergency medical services, technical rescues, and hazardous material operations;
- Conducting fact-finding inspections and investigations;
- Preparing and administering budgets;
- Reading, understanding, and applying technical firefighting materials and concepts;
- Preparing and maintaining records;
- Preparing written and oral reports;
- Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Ideal Candidate Information:
- Innovative in planning and implementation for effective use of Longview Fire Department resources such as EMS.
- Understanding of Longview Fire Department employees’ roles and daily work challenges and ability to engage employees for creative and collaborative service delivery.
- Commitment to strong public outreach and the ability to promote and advocate the needs and programs of the Longview Fire Department to City Administration, City Council, and to the department and the community.
- Long-term commitment to the department and community.
- Demonstrated experience with innovative solutions for Fire and EMS service delivery.
- Strong collaboration skills to create a vision and ability to create a department culture that believes in and is committed to the department vision.
- Strong belief in professional development and training of Fire Department personnel.
The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background investigation.
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