Fire Chief

Description Summary The Fire Chief provides administrative direction and leadership for all Fire Department functions, operations, as well as managing all personnel. Some responsibilities include oversight of all administrative and operational aspects of the department; providing direction on major projects and areas of improvement; long range planning of personnel, apparatus, fire stations, emergency management, ambulance transport and associated service levels; provide leadership that builds teams as well as inspire, motivate, and empower employees to achieve established goals. A successful candidate will be familiar with principles and practices of fire department budgeting, personnel administration, contract management, and risk management; create and administer strategic and operational plans including fire code compliance, establishing department rules, polices and guidelines. The Wayne Township Fire Chief reports to the Township Trustee and will create an open, collaborative, and successful working relationship with the Township Board, Department Heads, community stakeholders, State and Federal officials, representatives of the media, and the public. The Fire Chief also participates in developing a healthy partnership with the International Association of Firefighters local 416, and in their contract negotiations. As mandated by state statute, the Fire Chief is responsible for the coordination of all activities related to the Fire Merit Commission. The Fire Chief, and/or their designee will be the representative for all fire, EMS, and emergency management groups and/or task forces, or associations outside of the Township. The Fire Chief is also responsible for performing all other related duties as required by the Trustee and/or the Trustee’s designee. Reports to the Township Trustee Onsite, full-time Requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Theories, principles, and practices of effective public administration, with special reference to fire department policies, personnel management, budget/finance administration, team building, performance management. The principals and practices of effective administration with particular attention to short and long-range strategic planning The activities, objectives, and ideals of fire, EMS, community paramedicine, and life safety services and operations. Skilled in Labor-Management relations Incident Command and National Incident Command System (NIMS) Preferred Qualifications and Skills Master’s degree Graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Officer Program Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation #J-18808-Ljbffr Wayne Township Trustee Office and Fire Department