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, businessadminis