Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Fire Chief is responsible for directing the operations of the Fire Department. The responsibilities and essential functions of the Fire Chief may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Plans, organizes, directs and controls the activities and personnel of the Boulder City Fire Department; serves as Chief Administrator of the department.
- Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities associated with the City’s Emergency Management Program; serves as Emergency Management Director for the city.
- Responds to major emergency incidents and assumes or delegates command.
- Formulates and develops long-range plans, goals and objectives for the department; assesses progress and performance.
- Develops and implements department and emergency management policies, procedures, rules, regulations and general orders.
- Develops and administers the annual department budget.
- Directs the inspection of buildings and other structures for fire hazards and code violations.
- Supervises and evaluates the fire department and emergency management training and exercise program.
- Recruits, hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel.
- Analyzes staffing needs and apportions work among divisions; defines reporting relationships and delegates authority as needed to accomplish goals.
- Directs the maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment and apparatus; evaluates department equipment and recommends appropriate purchases of supplies and equipment.
- Attends, chairs, and participates in a variety of meetings, boards and committees; attends civic events and represents the Fire Department; provides information to civic groups regarding department functions and activities.
- Analyzes reviews and supervises the preparation of comprehensive reports and records.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe City of Boulder City is seeking a strong leader with vision and creativity to serve as the new Fire Chief. The ideal candidate will demonstrate analytical ability and strategic thinking for the Fire Department. The incoming Chief will be looked upon to motivate, encourage, and establish a strong working environment with staff, as well as other agencies and organizations. The Chief will serve as an advocate on behalf of the Fire Department while balancing the Department’s needs with the overall goals and vision for the City, as established by the City Council. The new Fire Chief will be expected to build relationships marked by trust and respect with a wide variety of parties, including Department personnel, the City Council, the City Manager, other department heads, City staff, and citizens.
The ideal candidate will use an inclusive management style while preserving the chain of command system. The ideal candidate will promote education and training, ongoing employee evaluations and improvement, and maintain modern fire protection methods and new technology for the department. A candidate who is both sensitive to the Department’s existing culture and open to new approaches would be highly valued. The Chief should have knowledge of contract administration, management systems, supervision, training, and budget preparation and control. A commitment to the community and high-quality service, as well as the ability to successfully communicate with people at all levels are essential to this position; candidates should be comfortable with public visibility and public speaking situations.
To see our recruitment brochure, please visit:
https://www.bcnv.org/DocumentCenter/View/14787/RecruitmentBrochureTemplate_FIRE_2024
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in fire science, public administration, or closely related field. Credit will be given for completion of the Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP) at the National Fire Academy, which is recognized within the fire service and by the International City Managers Association (ICMA).
- Ten (10) years of experience in fire protection work at a chief officer level with administrative responsibilities.
- Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483.
- Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.
- Desirable: Center for Public Safety Excellence Fire Officer credentialing.
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