Fire Chief

Exempt City of Flagler Beach JOBTITLE: Fire Chief DEPARTMENT: Fire SUMMARY: Responsible for the safety of City Fire Department officers and firefighters; the administrative management and operational control of the City’s Fire Department; and enhancing relations with similar agencies of other area governments. Reports to the City Manager and leads several subordinate staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.): DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not in any hierarchical order): Ensures the safety of all Fire Department personnel through leadership and training. Manages daily operations of department, including personnel, facilities, and equipment. Identifies issues with fire prevention, fire suppression, and Emergency Medical Services. Develops solutions to improve operations and effectiveness. Coordinates activities with other City Department Directors. Develops recruiting, retaining, and promotion programs to maintain sufficient trained personnel. Prepares and manages an annual budget, including appropriations for personnel, operations, training, equipment, and supplies. Communicates with area and regional public safety officials. Meets with elected or appointed officials, community leaders, the media, and the public regarding department activities and community activities at the direction of the City Manager. Supervises and coordinates emergency operations including responses to calls for fire service, emergency medical calls, vehicular crashes, and other emergency or non-emergency calls, likely assuming the role of Incident Commander. Manages City emergency management functions, including preparation and revision of emergency plans, monitoring weather conditions, assisting City preparations, and coordinating active event responses. Coordinates training and activities for volunteers as needed. Prepares, maintains, implements, and administers departmental goals, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Reviews and approves fire and emergency incident reports. Directs the maintenance and repair programs for the Fire Department, ensuring proper maintenance and operation of all fire equipment and fleet response vehicles. Serves as the City’s safety officer, conducting quarterly Safety Committee meetings and coordinating workplace inspections of City facilities. Attends staff, task force and special meetings as required. Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the City Manager. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of management principles and practices including planning and organizing and directing operations, personnel, and public relations. Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and ordinances related to public safety, fire prevention, and arson investigation. Knowledge of budget formulation, execution, and control. Knowledge of modern firefighting/rescue tactics and principles, fire investigation, and fire prevention. Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. Skilled in training and supervising personnel. Skill in developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures. Skill in utilizing appropriate department fire equipment. Skilled in analyzing fire situations, maintaining composure, and providing an effective course of action. Ability to communicate (orally and written). Ability to remain in control physically and emotionally during stressful situations. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with the general public, other fire agencies, elected officials, City staff, and community groups. Ability to implement goals to satisfy the Department’s forecasted needs. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work involves a potentially extreme work setting, including the frequent need to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, manipulate heavy objects (up to 75 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. By nature of the job, exposure to blood borne pathogens, chemicals, mechanical parts, and other hazards is possible. The City of Flagler Beach promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment, random and/or reasonable suspicion drug testing. This position will also require the use of City vehicles on City business, and individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Public Safety, Business Administration or a related field and ten (10) years of progressively responsible firefighting experience, including five (5) years supervisory/command experience. Firefighter “2”, EMT and CPR certification and Emergency Vehicle Operators certification required. A valid State of Florida driver’s license (Class D) is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr