CITY OF JACKSONVILLE NC

invites applications for the position of:

Fire Chief

SALARY: $69,519.00 - $111,230.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 07/23/19

CLOSING DATE: 08/22/19 11:59 PM

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK::

Performs complex professional and administrative work managing and directing all activities of the Fire and Emergency Service Department; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Public Safety. Supervision is exercised over all department personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:: Planning, organizing, directing and supervising all fire suppression, fire prevention programs, and emergency services; coordinating work with Director of Public Safety and other departments; maintaining records and preparing reports.

• Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the Fire and Emergency Services' daily administration and operations, and fire suppression and fire prevention programs; coordinates work with the Director of Public Safety and other departments.
• Coordinates operational activities among battalion chiefs, division chief, administrative staff and maintenance division
• Plans short and long-range strategic goals for the continued growth and development of the Fire and Emergency Services department.
• Develops, administers, and enforces departmental policies, procedures and regulations.
• Keeps informed as to distribution of personnel, property and operations of the department.
• Prepares department budget and monitors expenditures.
• Directs and supervises large scale fires and disasters.
• Evaluates departmental equipment and apparatus needs and recommends purchases of new apparatus and supplies.
• Assigns personnel and equipment to perform technical services.
• Coordinates staffing, recruitment, and promotional process
• Evaluates work performance of employees and establishes employee goals and objectives
• Prepares, reviews and maintains reports and records on personnel time and attendance sheets; inspects personnel, equipment, apparatus and station maintenance
• Supervises the operation of departmental in-service training of personnel.
• Coordinates the management and implementation of the City's emergency response activities and staff.
• Prepares and recommends updates to the City Emergency Response Plan.
• Audits Fire and Emergency Services' fire incident, EMS incident and inspections reports
• Manages Fire Department NFPA 1500 and safety programs
• Conducts fire investigations to determine origin and cause
• Manages and directs special projects such as equipment testing, hydrant mapping, and computer automation
• Manages the accreditation program for Fire and Emergency Services Department.

• Directs the inspection of buildings and other properties for fire hazards and responds to public inquiries concerning life safety codes

• Performs related tasks as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE::

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in fire science or related field and more than 5 years experience in firefighting work including 2 to 5 years supervisory experience in the fire service.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES::

Comprehensive knowledge of modern firefighting and emergency medical and rescue methods; comprehensive knowledge of the use and operation of a wide variety of fire motor, rescue and auxiliary apparatus; comprehensive knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to fire control and prevention; ability to plan, initiate and carry out long-term programs in fire administration, employee training and fire prevention; ability to plan, assign and coordinate activities performed by a large group of employees in varied firefighting and rescue work; ability to operate personal computer including some knowledge of applicable software packages; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, associates and the general public.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

https://jacksonvillenc.gov/

815 New Bridge st
PO Box 128
Jacksonville, NC 28541
910-938-5025
910-938-5386

jtreadwell@jacksonvillenc.gov

Position #FY20-00286
FIRE CHIEF
JT

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