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Title: Fire Chief
Overall Job Objective: The Fire Chief performs professional technical, administrative, and supervisory work in planning, organizing, and directing the operations of the Brattleboro Fire Department. This is a full-time management position which includes responsibility for department personnel, budget development, financial management, emergency preparedness, and community engagement.
The Fire Chief is responsible for the effective delivery of Fire and EMS services to the community. The Fire Chief is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, controlling, and staffing all activities of the department and training its personnel. The Fire Chief is also responsible for its continued and efficient operation, including the department’s relations with the public, local government, and other related agencies. Responsible for enforcement of rules, policies and regulations within the department, creating a climate where people want to contribute their best; able to motivate different kinds of people and teams.
Wage: FY25 108,403.47 to $121,722.32 annually.
Residency: All Brattleboro Fire Department Employees shall, for the duration of their employment with the town, be required to have their place of abode in Brattleboro, or in a location that is no greater than approximately 60 minutes arriving safely to the Central Fire Station, 103 Elliot St.
Title of Immediate Supervisor: Town Manager
Key Competencies: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying, unless specifically stated as required.
- Command Skills – skill at leading, encouraging tough debate but able to move on, taking on tough issues and challenges while working through them effectively.
- Administration and Management – knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, personnel management, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
- Motivating Others – skill at creating a climate where people want to contribute their best; can motivate different kinds of people and teams; empowers others.
- Managing and Measuring Work – Skill at clearly assigning responsibility for tasks and decisions; setting clear objectives and measures; designing feedback loops; and monitoring process, progress, and results.
- Confronting Direct Reports – skill at dealing with direct report problems firmly and in a timely manner; comfortable with regular performance reviews and holding direct reports accountable.
- Business Acumen – knows how professional work fits into the overall Town government; knowledgeable and current in business policies and practices; broad-thinking.
- Critical Thinking – skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Perspective – knows how to look toward the broadest possible view of an issue or challenge; can easily pose future scenarios and predict impacts to a range of stakeholders; has broad-ranging interests.
- Communicating – skill in communicating with people inside and outside the organization including elected officials and in representing the organization to customers, the public, other government agencies, and other external parties; communicates effectively verbally and in writing; and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
- Organizational Agility: can perform within all levels of the organization and obtain successful outcomes; interacts with internal and external stakeholders and customers in a manner that supports organizational values.
- Dealing with Ambiguity: is comfortable with change and uncertainty; is effective in novel situations and makes work-appropriate decisions based on available information.
- Fire Service Experience: Experience in fire suppression, prevention, emergency medical response, and emergency preparedness, in any combination. Maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record throughout employment. Experience actively supporting diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts; and demonstrated ability to learn new methods and stay current in the field. With at least five years of supervisory and administrative experience in a full-time fire department.
- Certifications/Education: Graduation from an accredited high school supplemented by completion of courses in modern firefighting methods and techniques or any combination of schooling and equivalent experience, A post-graduate degree in relevant field, such as fire science, business administration, or public administration preferred. Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician preferred or attainable within 1 year from date of hire. Certification as Fire Officer II or equivalent, required. Executive Fire Officer (National Fire Academy), encouraged.
Pre-Employment Requirements: Background checks will include employment references and criminal history. May include a credit check, driver’s license record, and education verification. Pre-employment drug screening, including a physical and must be entitled to work in the United States.
Union Status: Non-Union Management. New employees or internal transfers are on probation for one year from the date of hire or transfer.
FLSA Status: Exempt Employee (salary)
More information at: https://brattleboro.gov/firechief
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