Description

SUMMARY

The Fire Chief position is a leadership position that performs supervisory, administrative, and technical work in fire suppression, emergency aid, hazardous materials, fire investigation, and fire prevention activities. The Fire Chief supervises Fire Division personnel directly or through subordinate officers. The position requires an experienced individual who can provide enthusiastic, hands-on leadership and has the ability to develop strong working relationships. The Fire Chief must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and have a broad background in all aspects of fire service delivery including fire suppression, EMS, fire prevention and inspection.

Job Responsibilities

Provides leadership and guides and directs the overall operation of the Fire Division.
Oversees all operations of the Fire Division and its Full-time, Part-time, Cadet and Explorer members.
Responsible for the training and supervision all Fire Division employees.
Responsible for the personnel morale and general efficiency of the Fire Division.
Responsible for formulating and updating rules and regulations to govern the Fire Division and submitting such rules and regulations for approval.
Takes charge and custody of all fire apparatus and equipment and supervises the maintenance thereof so that the same is in good order and condition and ready for use at all times.
Assembles Fire Division employees for the purpose of instruction and drill in the operation and understanding of all phases of the work which have a bearing upon good firefighters to maintain proficiency for Fire, EMS, HAZMAT and Special Operations performed by the Fire Division.
Required to cause inspections to be made for all buildings and premises within the Fire District of Twinsburg, except those buildings used exclusively for residential purposes, and to perform or direct the work of fire inspectors to serve notice of the need to abate fire hazards that may be found upon such premises.
Performs such other and further duties and responsibilities as may be provided by law or assigned to him by the Director of Public Safety.
Oversees operations of the specialty divisions of the Fire Division.
Manages facilities and equipment.
Produces, updates, and maintains all reports and payroll records.
Schedules all staff and training.
Oversees equipment repair and maintenance.
Coordinates and compiles budget requests.
Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws, including: interviewing, hiring and training staff; planning, assigning and directing work; establishing deadlines; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; coordinating, developing and approving staff training; approving leave requests; and addressing employee complaints and resolving problems.
Performs public relations functions and attends meetings and community events.
Must have punctual, reliable attendance. Work hours may fluctuate and may include nights, weekends and holidays. Will be required to respond to emergencies, including those occurring outside of normal work hours.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilites

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s Charter, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommending, and training employees; scheduling, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; reward and discipline of employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to perform the essential functions.

Must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible full-time fire service experience with five or more years at the command officer (Captain) or above level. Experience in a combination department is required. An Associate Degree or higher in Fire Science, Fire Administration, EMS Administration, Public Safety Management or related field is desirable.
Must possess and maintain a valid Firefighter I, Fire Fighter II, EMT-Basic, and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. The ideal candidate should also hold Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Instructor and Ohio Fire Safety Inspector, Arson I certification, and Hazardous Chemical Awareness, Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and/or National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer credentials.
Must be trained in Incident Command and Emergency Vehicle Driving.
Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel and exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
Ability to inspire cooperation and confidence in others. Role model for leadership. Extensive knowledge of modern fire suppression, prevention, and investigation principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
Ability to read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to recognize potentially unsafe conditions and behaviors and correct them in a positive and appropriate manner.
Ability to input, access and retrieve information from computer. Must understand operation of all computers, equipment and vehicles of department.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration. The employee must be able to work around bright, flashing lights and loud sirens.

Majority of work environment will consist of normal office conditions however, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste and smell. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Candidates who receive conditional job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes, but is not limited to, marijuana (cannabinoids/THC).

The City of Twinsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Twinsburg permanent, full-time employees and their eligible dependents are offered a comprehensive health plan including emergency accident care, inpatient hospitalization, surgical, diagnostic services, outpatient services and prescription drug coverage. Employees may choose between a HSA or PPO plan or receive an opt-out incentive. Permanent, full-time employees and their eligible dependents are also eligible for dental, vision and life insurance, an employee assistance program and a Wellness Program. Full-time employees may be paid for up to four (4) hours per year for cancer screening procedures.

Full-time employees may also qualify for paid time off benefits such as two personal days after six months of employment, paid vacation, holiday pay, and sick leave. Other types of leaves that may be available include leave for jury duty, on the job injuries, military service and bereavement.

Full-time employees are offered a variety of optional benefits such as additional life insurance for themselves and their families, pet insurance, short term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance and hospital indemnity insurance.

Full-time employees may qualify for educational reimbursement, up to $5,000.00 per academic year.

Non-safety force employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). Safety force employees are members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund (OP&F).

Longevity is available for employees with five (5) or more years of service with the City of Twinsburg.

Depending on the position held, some employees qualify for a uniform/clothing/technology allowance, shift differential or training pay.

Full-time employees may receive a single membership to the City’s Fitness Center and may purchase family memberships at a discount rate.

For more information about the City of Twinsburg’s benefits, please visit our website.

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