Fire Chief - Director

Responsibilities Provides direction and leadership to staff, including assigning work, training staff, conducting performance counseling, conducting performance evaluations and making disciplinary, hiring and promotion decisions. Provides leadership in directing the operations of the department, including strategic planning; evaluating plans to ensure needs are being met; developing, approving, planning, coordinating, evaluating and administering projects, processes, policies, procedures, standards, programs and services; and coordinating activities between multiple departments, programs or functions. Manages department compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and standards. Serves as a representative of the City in negotiations, on committees, in meetings, on boards, or in other public groups. Manages department financials, including developing budgets; monitoring use of funds; allocating funds to correct programs and services; and approving use of funds. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Qualifications A successful candidate will have some or all of the following: Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, or related field; 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Required Licenses Possession of a valid driver's license. Currently licensed firefighter (firefighter I/II certifications) in Minnesota or ability to obtain firefighter license immediately upon hire. Currently certified in NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800. Preferred Qualifications Emergency Medical Responder Certification (or higher). Fire Inspector II certification. Fire Plan Reviewer certification. Fire Investigator (CFI certification preferred). National Incident Management 300 & 400. Knowledge Managerial and leadership principles and practices. Budgeting principles and practices. Administrative management. Project management principles and practices. Program development and administration. In-depth knowledge of assigned area. Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and standards. Skills Leading, supervising and evaluating staff. Managing projects. Interpreting and applying policies, procedures, codes, laws and regulations. Analyzing situations, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of actions and implementing recommendations. Troubleshooting complex systems problems related to area of assignment. Preparing and maintaining a variety of reports and records. Resolving complex issues. Coordinating work of multiple programs. Developing and implementing strategies and procedures. Interpreting applicable ordinances, policies and regulations. Resolving conflicts. Using a computer and related software applications. Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, community organizations, public agencies, government officials and the media, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. This is a full‑time position. Schedule will vary and will include evening and weekend hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr