Fire Chief

EMPLOYMENT
CLASSIFICATION: Management (Department Head)
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
REPORTS TO: City Manager

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF JOB: Classification Responsibilities: The Fire Chief provides administrative direction and leadership for all California City Fire functions, operations, and personnel through the supervision of staff and a review of their activities. Responsibilities include: reviewing the general operation of the department to determine efficiency; providing direction on major projects or problem areas; planning for the future; developing and implementing policies and procedures; and providing policy guidance. In addition, the Fire Chief is responsible, through study and consultation with City officials, for developing recommendations for the protection of life and property in the City. This class is also responsible for performing other related duties as required. This classification has been designated as a non-classified, at-will position.

The Fire Chief is appointed by the City Council upon the recommendation of the City Manager. This employee receives general supervision from the City Manager, who reviews work on the basis of overall results achieved. The Fire Chief may consult with the City Manager on issues relating to policy and planning, but works independently in supervising the overall technical operations. This class is FLSA exempt-executive. This is a sworn position.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Limited

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: Department level responsibility for all fire personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, City officials, community organizations, other fire departments, other agencies, City departments, and the general public. Makes effective verbal and written presentations. Speaks before public groups on the plans, programs, and goals of the City of California City Fire.

Advises City management and the City Council of California City Fire progress. Responds courteously and tactfully to a demanding and diverse public in answering questions, explaining department policies, and handling complaints. Attends various meetings and represents the City of California City Fire Department and/or section. Plans, organizes, and directs a progressive public fire department with several functional areas. Organizes and directs the activities of a large staff engaged in providing fire and other life safety services.

Plans, directs, and controls department activities such as: the recruitment of personnel; purchase of equipment; assignment of personnel and equipment; accreditation requirements, and budgeting and control of expenditures.

Coordinates City of California City Fire activities with other City departments. Plans, organizes, coordinates, prepares, administers, and monitors the Department budget. Analyzes and resolves operational and procedural problems. Resolves complex problems involving diverse functional areas. Analyzes information, statistics, and reports on department activities. Develops plans designed to maintain department efficiency and responsiveness. Analyzes fire service needs, as well as the availability of resources, existing programs, and other related factors in developing department programs to meet those needs. Provides direction on major projects or problem areas. Develops and implements policies and procedures applicable to administrative functions, and provides policy guidance and leadership.

Manual/Physical: Operates fire vehicles (example: automobiles, and fire apparatus) Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of: the theories, principles, and practices of effective public administration, with special reference to California City Fire policies, personnel, and budget administration; modern management techniques, supervisory practices, and evaluation methods; governmental organization and management; the principles and practices of effective administration with particular attention to short- and long-range strategic planning; the principles and methods of budget preparation and monitoring; the activities, objectives, and ideals of fire and life safety services and operations; the facilities, equipment, and personnel needed to provide fire and life safety services and operations; the methods, equipment, and materials used in providing fire and life safety services; and progressive approaches to employee relations programs.

Ability to: plan, organize, lead, and direct a progressive public agency with several functional areas; organize and direct the activities of a large staff engaged in providing optimum fire services; plan, prepare, and administer an annual departmental budget; effectively analyze and resolve operational and procedural problems; develop formal agreements and contracts with other agencies and communities; make effective oral and written presentations; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, City officials, community organizations, other agencies and City departments, and the general public.

The duties listed above are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Job descriptions are subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Initiative and good judgment within established guidelines.
2. Tact, discretion, and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
3. Research, compile, summarize information and materials.
4. Read and interpret complex written material and including manuals, memos, letters, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
5. Communicate and work effectively with public and employees.
6. Work effectively under pressure.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Medium to heavy. See attached CA RU-91
Ability to: Stand, walk, stoop/bend, lift, push/pull, reach, turn, climb, crouch/crawl, kneel, run, kick, move from one location to another.
Speak clearly and correctly, sit, hear, handle, climb.
Visual acuity (near-under 20 inches, far-over 20 feet), ability to adjust focus.

MARGINAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO WHICH EXPOSED:
Noise Intensity level: Moderate to high; vibration caused by police car, police radio, police sirens, and gun fire.
Temperature/weather: Exposure to all types of weather conditions, from extreme heat to extreme cold. May be exposed to violent acts of nature, such as heavy rain and flooding, snow, blowing sand, high wind, wind chill.

Hazards:
Electrical: Exposure to downed power lines.

Burns: Lighting flares, first arrival search at fire call.

Explosives: First arrival search at bomb threat scene.

Bio Chemical: First responders to bio chemical/bio terrorism threats.

Other: Exposure to unknown drugs which may enter the system by inhalation or through skin pores, exposure to contagious diseases and diseases which may be transmitted by exchange of body fluids.

Gases: Gasoline at accident scene, refueling patrol car, tear gas.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $155,958.40 - $230,422.40 per year

Ability to Relocate:

• California City, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person