FIRE CHIEF

1. TASK & DUTIES LIST AND MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE FOR: FIRE CHIEF

• PAY STATUS: NON-EXEMPT CODED TITLE: 200

2. REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school graduate or GED equivalent, ten (10) years of experience in fire or emergency medical service work, three (3) years of which must have been equivalent to Fire Lieutenant of higher, or any combination of equivalent education and experience. Bachelors degree in related field is highly preferred.

Licensing, Registration or Certification: Background check must be satisfactory.

Pre-employment screenings must be passed.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.

Any other requirements as prescribed by the West Virginia State Code.

Experience Education and experience listed above and/or combination of education and experience equivalent to education requirement listed above.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of fire prevention and suppression principles, procedures, techniques and equipment. Knowledge and experience with emergency response training, including but not limited to, emergency response and ambulance operations and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances and department rules and regulations.

Must be able to exercise sound judgement in emergencies.

Working knowledge of computers and computer software programs used to direct the collection of data for mandated local, state and federal reports.

Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel.

Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.

Ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing, with various levels of the organization.

Ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluation situations and in making decisions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, department heads, associates and the general public. Employee must be able to deal with the public in a calm, reasonable and rational manner.

Ability to work in highly stressful situations and respond to in a professional, calm and reasonable manner.

Ability to operate vehicles, radios, pagers, computers and computer programs and typical office equipment.

Physical:

Most assignments are administrative and require physical effort only about 20% of the time. Body Positions: Standing, walking, sitting,

Body Movements: Frequently use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.

Reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Driving.

Body Senses Sight, hearing, speech and smell. Must be able to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental: Language Ability to read, speak and write English. Ability to effectively communicate and project positive attitude. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Supervision Exercised Supervises all employees within the department.

Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

3. WORKING CONDITIONS: The Fire Chief works under the direction of the City Manager. Performs a variety of technical and complex administrative, supervisory and professional work in planning, coordinating and directing the activities of the Fire Department. While performing the duties of this job, the Fire Chief may work in outside weather conditions overseeing on site management of a fire. Most duties are administrative and directed from a comfortable office environment. In the office environment the noise level is usually quiet. When outdoor work is required the noise level could vary from quiet to loud. The Fire Chief must be knowledgeable in pollutants, explosives and hazardous substances. Occupancy inspections require knowledge of structures and site conditions that may be dangerous to inspectors. Fire work , by its nature contains hazards and dangers.

4. TASKS and DUTIES OF JOB: General Definition: Performs technical administrative, supervisory and complex fires services work directing the full activities of the Fire Department. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard. Work is performed under the general supervision of the City Manager.

1 Maintains the required confidentiality of all work. The majority of fire/EMS work is confidential.

2 Plans, coordinates, supervisors and evaluates Fire Department operations.

3 Develops policies and procedures for the Fire Department in order to implement directives from the City Council or City Manager.

4 Plans and implements a fire program for the City in order to carry out the policies and goals of City Management and Council. Responsible for the enforcement of the City of Martinsburg Fire Prevention Code.

5 Reviews Department performance and effectiveness, formulates programs or policies to streamline processes or alleviate deficiencies. Reviews and revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) as needed. Supervises all implemented processes and procedures.

6 Coordinates information gathered and work accomplished by various fire staff and assigns staff to special investigations as the need arises for specific skills.

7 Makes recommendations concerning amendments and improvements in the building codes and Assures that personnel are assigned to shifts or working units which provide optimum effectiveness in terms of current situations and circumstances governing deployment.

8 Responds to and takes command of fire department personnel at major fires or EMS events.

9 Supervises and coordinates the preparation of an annual budget for the Department; directs the implementation of the department's budget and controls expenditures; plans for and reviews specifications for new or replaced equipment.

10 Directs the development and maintenance of computer systems, records and legal documents that provide for the proper control and documentation of fire department operations.

11 Trains and develops Department personnel in accordance with state and federal standards. Directs all in-service training activities.

12 Maintains Departmental discipline and the conduct and general behavior of assigned personnel. Handles grievances.

13 Conducts performance evaluations and evaluates all departmental personnel at least once annually or as otherwise directed.

14 Prepares and certifies bi-weekly payroll, issues sick, vacation, personal and compensatory leave approval for assigned employees.

15 Prepares and submits periodic reports and an annual report to the City Manager regarding the Department's activities. Prepares a variety of other reports as required per state/federal regulations.

16 Responsible for the maintenance of apparatus, equipment, station(s) and all supplies necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the department.

17 Meets with elected or appointed officials, or other law enforcement officials, news media, community and business representatives and the public on all aspects of the Department's activities. Prepares media releases on operations and/or special cases as required.

18 Attends conferences, meetings, and development opportunities to keep abreast of current trends in the field.

19 Represents the City Fire Department in a variety of local, county, state and other meetings.

20 Cooperates with County, State and Federal Fire officials as appropriate where activities of the Fire Department are involved.

21 Makes recommendations concerning amendments and improvements in building codes or other regulating ordinances affecting fire prevention and fire programs.

22 Receives and/or supervises mail control

23 Performs the duties of subordinate personnel as needed.

24 Analyzes and recommends capital improvements.

19 Any and all other duties assigned by the City Manager.

5. MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:

1 Has a thorough understanding of job duties.

2 Shows an interest in job and City. Represents the City in a professional and ethical manner.

3 Communicates effectively with co-workers and supervisors. Maintains positive relationships with co-workers and all contacts.

4 Accepts and adapts to change, Learns new things quickly.

5 Cares about quality-rarely makes errors, Requires little direct supervision.

6 Has ability to multi task in changing situations, without undo stress or frustration.

7 Practices quality employee/customer service/phone manner.

8 Accurate in duties as assigned.

9 Prepares required reports accurately and timely.

10 Strives to develop and maintain skills necessary to progress in the Fire Chief position. Seeks opportunities to grow and develop in position.