Fire Chief (Vacancy)

Responsibilities Under the direction of the Public Safety Director, this position is responsible for the overall management of the Division of Fire and related duties. Organizes and directs all resources of the Division of Fire for efficient discharge of duty to protect persons and property and enforces ordinances of the City of Columbus. Plans, directs and reviews activities of personnel to ensure proper execution of a fire service program designed to facilitate fire prevention, inspections, EMS, fire and rescue response, water supply, hazardous material response and bomb disposal, and makes recommendations as needed. Oversees the review and modification of fire programs to meet the changing needs of the community and the Division of Fire. Takes command at major incidents and responds to emergency calls when off duty. Makes assignments and supervises subordinate officers in the care and maintenance of equipment, stations, hoses, appliances and supplies, and supervises development and operation of fire training and fire prevention programs. Directs a communication system and the fire equipment maintenance program. Initiates and advises on development of ordinances and regulations, reviews reports of divisional activities and prepares reports for city officials and state and national organizations. Oversees the preparation and maintenance of records and reports, meets with community groups and officials who plan and approve the program of the Division. Attends conferences and meetings, and coordinates activities of the Division of Fire with other divisions within the City and with other governmental and private agencies. Oversees, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff; handles employee concerns and problems, counsels, disciplines, and completes performance appraisals. Establishes Division of Fire priorities and develops policies under the direction of the Public Safety Director. Directs the preparation, review, and update of long‑range and strategic plans. Supervises the development of the Division’s annual budget request to the Public Safety Director. Recommends priorities for capital improvement projects and major equipment purchases. Represents the Division in multi‑agency functions and assists in developing multi‑agency plans as directed by the Public Safety Director. Reviews the Division’s disaster plan annually. Qualifications Possession of a bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of service as a permanent appointee in the class of Fire Assistant Chief OR five (5) years with any combination of service as a Fire Assistant Chief, Fire Deputy Chief and/or Fire Battalion Chief or comparable experience elsewhere. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must obtain (or maintain) valid Firefighter II and Fire Safety inspector certifications issued by the State of Ohio by the completion of the probationary period. Recruitment #: 26-3089-V1 Employment Type: Full‑Time (Regular) Notice: In accordance with Ohio law, all applications and resumes for public positions are a matter of public record and will be disclosed to the media or public upon proper request through the City of Columbus. The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Columbus