Fire Chief

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT REQUIRED

Are you an experienced Fire-EMS leader ready to lead a high-performing department and serve a community that values public safety, service, and its people? The City of Casper is seeking its next Fire Chief to provide strategic leadership for Casper Fire-EMS and help guide the department into the future.

We’re looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who brings strong operational experience, sound judgment, and a commitment to developing people, building trusted relationships, and delivering exceptional service to the community.

Follow the links below to learn more about Casper, Casper Fire-EMS, and why this could be your next great career opportunity.

Incumbent is responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations relating to the Fire-EMS Department.

Receives administrative direction from the City Manager.

• 1.Exercises strategic direction and management authority over the Fire-EMS Department.
• 2.Directs the development and implementation of Fire-EMS Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establishes, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels and allocates resources accordingly.
• 3.Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of changes.
• 4.Engages in communication with citizenry and represents the Fire-EMS Department to other City departments, elected officials, outside agencies, the public, community groups, and professional organizations; explains Fire-EMS Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
• 5.Plans, directs, and coordinates, through the ranks, the Department's work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.
• 6.Performs as the City Emergency Manager and coordinates emergency preparedness activities with the Natrona County Emergency Manager.
• 7.Serves as a representative of management during Casper Fire Fighters Local 904’s union negotiations.
• 8.Directs and participates in the development and administration of Fire-EMS Department budgets; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approve expenditures; directs the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments, as necessary.
• 9.Provides direction on the coordination of Fire-EMS Department activities with other departments, outside agencies, and organizations; provides staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• 10.Participates on a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of municipal fire prevention, suppression, community risk reduction, and emergency medical services.
• 11.Prepares a variety of technical and Departmental activities reports and records; conducts public relations and State and local lobbying; drafts legislation.
• 12.Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
• 13.Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

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