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

4 - 10 hour shifts

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

• Directs and manages all activities and operations of theFire Department including administration, training, fire prevention, public education, fire fighting, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues, and emergency medical services. Responds to major incidents and personally directs fire suppression activities as necessary. This position also directs and manages the Fleet Department and Special Events.
• Develops and implements rules, regulations,policies, and procedures to advance the Department’s mission, goals, and objectives, and provides efficient and effective fire services to the City. Strategical planning for the future of the department.
• Supervises and directs the activities of assigned staff; makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination or advancement.
  
  Schedules employees, assigns work, and monitors progress; guides, trains and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth; writes and conducts annual evaluations. Directs personnel-related activities which 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 fire services and ensures their implementation. Prepares a variety of technical and departmental activity reports and 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 funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors/approves expenditures. Determines levels of staff, equipment, and other resources needed to effectively and efficiently provide departmental services and programs. Coordinates Department activities with other City departments and 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 the administration of policies, procedures and programs. Demonstrate behavior and attitude that models a positive example for teamwork, stewardship,integrity, personal accountability and professionalism. Model safe work practices 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 duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Position will be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of applicable city, state and federal statutes, regulations, ordinances andcodes.
• Knowledge offederal, state, and local laws, statutes, and ordinances, related to fire prevention, inspection, and suppression.
• Knowledge of the policies, goals and procedures of the City of Federal Heights.
• Knowledge of theCity’s personnel policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the general organization and operations of the City of Federal Heights.
• Knowledge of safety rules and policies.
• Knowledge of the boundaries, streets, neighborhoods and business areas of the City of Federal Heights.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices of urban firefighting,hazardous materials incidents, emergency medical provision, and technical rescues.
• Knowledge of safe and proper use of all firefighting apparatus and equipment.
• Skillin the safe and lawful…