Fire Chief

Starting: $125,400; Step #1: $136,320; Step #2: $147,240; Step #3: $158,160; Step #4: $169,080; Step #5: $180,000. FLSA: Exempt

Hours:

4 - 10 hour shifts

Position Objectives:

Under administrative direction, administersand directs all activities of the City of Federal Heights Fire Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs and manages all activities and operations of theFire Department including administration, training, fire prevention, publiceducation, fire fighting, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues, andemergency medical services. Responds to major incidents and personally directsfire suppression activities as necessary. This position also directs andmanages the Fleet Department and Special Events.
• Develops and implements rules, regulations,policies, and procedures to advance the Department’s mission, goals, andobjectives, andprovides efficient and effective fire services to the City. Strategicalplanning for the future of the department.
• Supervisesand directs the activities of assigned staff; makes recommendationsregarding hiring, discipline, termination or advancement.Schedules employees, assigns work, andmonitors progress; guides, trains and develops employees in theaccomplishment of their duties and professional growth; writes andconducts annual evaluations. Directs personnel-related activitieswhich include hiring, termination, training, and promotion of employees.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of Federal and Statelaws and local statutes, ordinances procedures, and trends related to fireservices and ensures their implementation. Prepares a variety of technical and departmental activity reportsand records. Provides various reports to City Manager and City Council asneeded. Researches and responds to the more difficult or sensitive issuesor concerns.
• Administers Department budget; forecasts fundsneeded for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors/approvesexpenditures. Determines levels of staff, equipment, and other resourcesneeded to effectively and efficiently provide departmental services andprograms. Coordinates Department activities with other City departmentsand other public agencies.
• Represents the City in relationships with thepublic, community groups, professional organizations, and public agencies.Provide direction to subordinate supervisors and other personnel in theadministration of policies, procedures and programs. Demonstrate behaviorand attitude that models a positive example for teamwork, stewardship,integrity, personal accountability and professionalism. Model safe workpractices and ensure a safe work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are not intended to serve as acomprehensive list of all duties performed by position. Shown are dutiesintended to provide a representative summary of the major duties andresponsibilities. Position will be required to perform additional duties asassigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledgeof applicable city, state and federal statutes, regulations, ordinances andcodes.
• Knowledge offederal, state, and local laws, statutes, and ordinances, related to fireprevention, inspection, and suppression.
• Knowledge of thepolicies, goals and procedures of the City of Federal Heights.
• Knowledge of theCity’s personnel policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of thegeneral organization and operations of the City of Federal Heights.
• Knowledge of safety rules and policies.
• Knowledge of the boundaries, streets, neighborhoods and businessareas of the City of Federal Heights.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices of urban firefighting,hazardous materials incidents, emergency medical provision, and technicalrescues.
• Knowledge of safe and proper use of all firefightingapparatus and equipment.
• Skillin the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle.
• Skill in leading and maintaining a cohesive firefighting team.
• Skill inanalyzing and interpreting information and making independent decisions.
• Skill in the development and preparation of annualbudgets.
• Ability tosupervise and train employees.
• Ability torespond effectively to citizen inquiries or concerns.
• Ability todevelop, evaluate, and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability toeffectively perform strenuous physical labor in threatening and stressfulsituations.
• Ability to present information to various audiences in aclear, articulate manner.
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed or complexinformation.
• Ability to use standard computerequipment and software including word processing, data base management,spreadsheet application.
• Ability to communicateeffectively orally and in writing.
• Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with elected andappointed officials, City management and employees, other pubic safetyagencies, community members, and the general public.
• Minimum of fiveyears of experience at Fire Officer level or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, businessadministration or related field from and accredited college or university.

Certificationsrequired:

• Emergency MedicalTechnician-Basic (EMT/B);
• Hazardous MaterialsOperations.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may beconsidered.

DESIRED Qualifications:

• Certification orrecognition as a Chief Fire Officer.
• Direct experience andresponsibility for budget development and management, strategic planning, grantmanagement, and policy development.
• Experience workingdirectly with elected governing bodies and being supervised by a City Manageror another governing board.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• ValidColorado Drivers License and good driving record.
• Physical fitness to perform the functions of the job.
• IncidentCommand System training within one year of appointment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENTS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical activities include regular standing, walking;frequent sitting; occasionalkneeling,crouching, crawling, twisting upper body, climbing; occasional lifting anddragging 50-250 pounds, carrying 70-250 pounds; agility, balance, coordination,endurance, hearing, speaking, vision and manual dexterity.
• Work environment includes outdoors in cold and extremeheat, smoke, airborne pathogens, blood-borne pathogens, noise, confined workingspace, electrical hazards, chemicals, toxic waste, explosive materials andmechanical hazards.
• Frequent driving required.

The City of Federal Heights provides the following benefits to employees: 11 holidays, vacation accruals for full-time employees are based on years of service from 6.67-13.33 hours per month. Full-time firefighters accrue vacation based on years of service from 12-18 hours per month.Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 8 hours per month of service to a maximum of 960 hours. Part-time employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked. Regular full-time employees, except for police officers and firefighters, are required to participate in the City’s 401(a) retirement plan. A voluntary 457 plan is also available to all regular employees.Police Officers and firefighters participate in a State-approved retirement plan, FPPA.The City of Federal Heights offers both short-term disability and long-term disability to its regular and part-time employees.Police officers and firefighters are eligible for long-term disability benefits in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth by the State of Colorado’s Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA).The City of Federal Heights offers life insurance benefits to all full- and part-time employees. Part-time employees must work a minimum of 30 hours per week to be eligible for life insurance benefits. The City also offers a voluntary life insurance plan for employees to purchase additional life insurance.Regular and part-time employees are eligible for City of Federal Heights benefits the first of the month after their hire date. Part-time employees must work at least 30 hours per week to be eligible for pro-rated benefits.Medical benefits are offered through Colorado Employers Benefit Trust (CEBT), which is self-funded multiple employer trust that currently provides employee benefits for over 300 public entities, school districts, and colleges. The City of Federal Heights offers the choice of three medical plans through CEBT. Employees can choose from an EPO, PPO, or Kaiser HMO plan.Vision insurance is provided through VSP, and dental benefits are offered through Delta Dental.

The City of Federal Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer