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Fire Chief

2 months ago

Portland, Maine, United States City of Portland, ME Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Fire Chief

Job Summary:

The City of Portland, ME is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fire Chief to lead its Fire Department. As a key member of the City's leadership team, the Fire Chief will be responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight to the department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality fire and emergency medical services to the community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall direction and leadership to the Fire Department, including planning, organizing, and evaluating the department's activities and programs.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the department's effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with other department directors and City officials to achieve the City's goals and objectives.
  • Represent the Fire Department and the City in the community and at external events.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards, including National Fire Protection Association standards.
  • Develop and manage the department's budget and resources.
  • Lead and manage a team of firefighters and emergency medical technicians, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to ensure their professional development and success.
  • Stay up-to-date with modern developments in firefighting, emergency medical services, and related activities, and apply this knowledge to improve the department's services and operations.

Requirements:

  • A four-year degree in management, public administration, fire science, or a related field, along with ten years of progressively more responsible experience in the fire service; or a combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of the principles of public administration with special reference to personnel and budget administration.
  • Thorough knowledge of modern developments in the fields of firefighting, EMS, emergency management, and related activities.
  • Certification as an EMT or Paramedic preferred.
  • Ability to analyze the department's effectiveness and develop and implement innovative practices and programs to improve department performance.
  • Ability to plan, assign, and direct the work of a number of subordinate operating units.
  • Ability to conduct oneself with tact and diplomacy and maintain good relationships with City officials, employees, and the general public.
  • Ability to direct the operations of personnel and equipment under emergency situations.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary range: $129,633 - $164,244 annually.
  • Generous employee benefits package, including free employee health insurance, paid holidays, sick, vacation, and personal leave, life, dental, vision, and income protection insurances, choice of retirement plans, and use of City recreation facilities.