Fire Chief

Summary

Job Description Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY The Fire Chief serves as the chief executive and operational officer of the Tusayan Fire District and is responsible for directing and managing all firefighting, fire prevention, emergency response, and fire service activities of the District. The Fire Chief is responsible for protecting life and property through effective planning, administration, personnel management, emergency operations, training, budgeting, and management of District resources. The Fire Chief develops recommendations for the protection of life and property through study, evaluation, and consultation with the Board of Directors. The Fire Chief is responsible for recruitment and supervision of personnel, assignment of personnel and equipment, purchasing, expenditure control, budget preparation, operational readiness, and implementation of Board-approved policies and directives. The Board of Directors establishes District policy, budget, and overall direction. Within those policies and directives, the Fire Chief exercises independent professional judgment and authority in managing the District's day-to-day administrative, technical, and emergency operations and is accountable to the Board for the effective operation of the Fire District. Compensation is Open for Discussion and highly based on experience. Free housing (3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family housing) is included as an additional benefit to the compensation package! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leadership and Administration Directs and oversees the activities and operations of the Fire District. Plans, implements, and evaluates short- and long-range district goals and objectives. Develops administrative procedures and operational guidelines consistent with Board-approved policies. Establishes operational standards and maintains effective delivery of fire and emergency services. Provides professional recommendations to the Board. Represents the District with other agencies, partner organizations, businesses, residents, visitors, and the public. Emergency Operations Directs fire suppression, emergency medical, rescue, hazardous materials, wildland fire, and other emergency services and operations. Responds to alarms and assumes Incident Command or other appropriate command responsibilities at significant incidents, as needed. Determines the appropriate deployment of personnel, apparatus, and resources. Requests and coordinates mutual aid and other resources when necessary. Maintains operational readiness and evaluates operations to improve safety and effectiveness. Personnel and Training Directs personnel administration, including recruitment, selection, hiring, assignment, supervision, performance evaluation, discipline, and termination of District employees, consistent with applicable law and Board-approved policies. Establishes staffing schedules and operational assignments. Promotes employee accountability, professional and leadership development, and succession planning. Establishes and maintains training programs and ensures personnel maintain required certifications, qualifications, and competencies. Promotes a professional workplace based on safety, teamwork, respect, accountability, and integrity. Budget, Equipment, and Facilities Prepares annual budget recommendations and administers the approved budget. Controls expenditures within authorized limits and monitors the District's financial condition. Evaluates needs and makes recommendations regarding capital improvements. Develops long-range apparatus, equipment, and facility replacement plans. Oversees purchasing and ensures resources are maintained and utilized effectively. Identifies and administers grant opportunities consistent with District needs and Board direction. Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction Directs fire prevention, inspection, public education, and community risk-reduction activities. Develops recommendations and programs for the protection of life and property within the Fire District. Promotes wildfire preparedness, fire safety, emergency preparedness, and community resilience. Identifies community hazards and recommends appropriate mitigation measures. Emergency Preparedness and Interagency Coordination Develops and maintains emergency response, disaster preparedness, and continuity-of-operations plans. Coordinates emergency planning and response with neighboring fire agencies, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park, state and federal agencies, law enforcement, EMS providers, and others as appropriate. Maintains effective mutual-aid relationships and participates in emergency planning and training. Prepares the District to respond to wildfires, severe weather, hazardous materials incidents, mass-casualty events, infrastructure failures, and other emergencies. Board Relations, Communication, and Continuous Improvement Consults with the Board of Directors, District administrative staff, and command personnel regarding firefighting, emergency medical services, and other District operations. Attends Board meetings and provides timely reports, recommendations, and information necessary for Board decision-making. Implements lawful decisions and directives of the Board. Communicates professionally with employees, residents, businesses, visitors, and partner agencies. Continuously evaluates District operations to improve efficiency, streamline processes, utilize resources effectively, and provide high-quality, responsive service to the community. Attends appropriate conferences, seminars, and professional development opportunities to remain current with developments in fire administration and emergency services. Safety, Compliance, and Records Ensures District operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Board policies. Promotes a strong organizational culture of firefighter, employee, and public safety. Ensures appropriate operational, training, personnel, financial, and administrative records are maintained. Investigates or oversees significant accidents, injuries, and safety incidents and implements appropriate corrective measures. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles, practices, methods, and equipment employed in modern firefighting. Fire hazards, fire prevention, and community risk-reduction practices. Emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials response, and wildland fire operations Incident Command System principles and emergency management practices. Fire records, reporting systems for fire prevention, fire protection, and administrative management. Personnel administration, supervision, training, and employee development. Public-sector budgeting, purchasing, financial management, and grant administration. Fire apparatus, equipment, facilities, and communications systems. Occupational safety, risk management, and firefighter safety practices. Rules, regulations, policies, laws, and standards applicable to the Fire District and its operations. Mutual-aid agreements and multi-agency emergency response operations. Ability to: Direct and coordinate a multidisciplinary staff in firefighting, fire prevention, emergency medical services, and related fire service activities. Maintain appropriate employee discipline, accountability, and professional conduct. Lead and command effectively during emergencies and make sound, timely decisions under pressure. Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate District programs, services, and operations. Recruit, supervise, develop, and evaluate personnel. Prepare and administer budgets, control expenditures, and effectively manage District resources. Observe, monitor, and evaluate information and data to determine compliance with operating standards. Review the work of others for accuracy, quality, and conformance with established standards. Develop and implement procedures, operational guidelines, and programs consistent with Board-approved policies and directives. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in individual and group settings. Comprehend, interpret, and draw appropriate conclusions from written materials and information. Prepare clear, organized, and grammatically correct reports, correspondence, and written documents. Analyze organizational and community needs and develop practical solutions. Work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and remain accountable to the Board. Maintain composure, professionalism, and effectiveness during emergencies and stressful situations. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personnel, medical, operational, and administrative information. Represent the Tusayan Fire District professionally and positively. Perform assigned duties safely and in a manner that does not create an unreasonable risk to self, coworkers, or the public. ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Qualified candidates shall be experienced Fire/EMS professionals with demonstrated strong leadership, management, and operational experience. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Service Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Minimum of ten (10) years of Fire/EMS experience at an Officer level, ideally with a focus on rural firefighting. Demonstrated experience in Wildland Urban Interface operations, personnel management, labor/management relations, and management of both sworn and civilian employees. Current certifications appropriate to the position, including Structure Fire, Driver Operator, Fire Instructor, Fire Officer, Wildland Fire, Incident Command, Hazardous Materials, and Paramedic or EMT through NREMT or an Arizona equivalent. Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license . click apply for full job details

Job Description

Job Description Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY The Fire Chief serves as the chief executive and operational officer of the Tusayan Fire District and is responsible for directing and managing all firefighting, fire prevention, emergency response, and fire service activities of the District. The Fire Chief is responsible for protecting life and property through effective planning, administration, personnel management, emergency operations, training, budgeting, and management of District resources. The Fire Chief develops recommendations for the protection of life and property through study, evaluation, and consultation with the Board of Directors. The Fire Chief is responsible for recruitment and supervision of personnel, assignment of personnel and equipment, purchasing, expenditure control, budget preparation, operational readiness, and implementation of Board-approved policies and directives. The Board of Directors establishes District policy, budget, and overall direction. Within those policies and directives, the Fire Chief exercises independent professional judgment and authority in managing the District's day-to-day administrative, technical, and emergency operations and is accountable to the Board for the effective operation of the Fire District. Compensation is Open for Discussion and highly based on experience. Free housing (3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family housing) is included as an additional benefit to the compensation package! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leadership and Administration Directs and oversees the activities and operations of the Fire District. Plans, implements, and evaluates short- and long-range district goals and objectives. Develops administrative procedures and operational guidelines consistent with Board-approved policies. Establishes operational standards and maintains effective delivery of fire and emergency services. Provides professional recommendations to the Board. Represents the District with other agencies, partner organizations, businesses, residents, visitors, and the public. Emergency Operations Directs fire suppression, emergency medical, rescue, hazardous materials, wildland fire, and other emergency services and operations. Responds to alarms and assumes Incident Command or other appropriate command responsibilities at significant incidents, as needed. Determines the appropriate deployment of personnel, apparatus, and resources. Requests and coordinates mutual aid and other resources when necessary. Maintains operational readiness and evaluates operations to improve safety and effectiveness. Personnel and Training Directs personnel administration, including recruitment, selection, hiring, assignment, supervision, performance evaluation, discipline, and termination of District employees, consistent with applicable law and Board-approved policies. Establishes staffing schedules and operational assignments. Promotes employee accountability, professional and leadership development, and succession planning. Establishes and maintains training programs and ensures personnel maintain required certifications, qualifications, and competencies. Promotes a professional workplace based on safety, teamwork, respect, accountability, and integrity. Budget, Equipment, and Facilities Prepares annual budget recommendations and administers the approved budget. Controls expenditures within authorized limits and monitors the District's financial condition. Evaluates needs and makes recommendations regarding capital improvements. Develops long-range apparatus, equipment, and facility replacement plans. Oversees purchasing and ensures resources are maintained and utilized effectively. Identifies and administers grant opportunities consistent with District needs and Board direction. Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction Directs fire prevention, inspection, public education, and community risk-reduction activities. Develops recommendations and programs for the protection of life and property within the Fire District. Promotes wildfire preparedness, fire safety, emergency preparedness, and community resilience. Identifies community hazards and recommends appropriate mitigation measures. Emergency Preparedness and Interagency Coordination Develops and maintains emergency response, disaster preparedness, and continuity-of-operations plans. Coordinates emergency planning and response with neighboring fire agencies, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park, state and federal agencies, law enforcement, EMS providers, and others as appropriate. Maintains effective mutual-aid relationships and participates in emergency planning and training. Prepares the District to respond to wildfires, severe weather, hazardous materials incidents, mass-casualty events, infrastructure failures, and other emergencies. Board Relations, Communication, and Continuous Improvement Consults with the Board of Directors, District administrative staff, and command personnel regarding firefighting, emergency medical services, and other District operations. Attends Board meetings and provides timely reports, recommendations, and information necessary for Board decision-making. Implements lawful decisions and directives of the Board. Communicates professionally with employees, residents, businesses, visitors, and partner agencies. Continuously evaluates District operations to improve efficiency, streamline processes, utilize resources effectively, and provide high-quality, responsive service to the community. Attends appropriate conferences, seminars, and professional development opportunities to remain current with developments in fire administration and emergency services. Safety, Compliance, and Records Ensures District operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Board policies. Promotes a strong organizational culture of firefighter, employee, and public safety. Ensures appropriate operational, training, personnel, financial, and administrative records are maintained. Investigates or oversees significant accidents, injuries, and safety incidents and implements appropriate corrective measures. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles, practices, methods, and equipment employed in modern firefighting. Fire hazards, fire prevention, and community risk-reduction practices. Emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials response, and wildland fire operations Incident Command System principles and emergency management practices. Fire records, reporting systems for fire prevention, fire protection, and administrative management. Personnel administration, supervision, training, and employee development. Public-sector budgeting, purchasing, financial management, and grant administration. Fire apparatus, equipment, facilities, and communications systems. Occupational safety, risk management, and firefighter safety practices. Rules, regulations, policies, laws, and standards applicable to the Fire District and its operations. Mutual-aid agreements and multi-agency emergency response operations. Ability to: Direct and coordinate a multidisciplinary staff in firefighting, fire prevention, emergency medical services, and related fire service activities. Maintain appropriate employee discipline, accountability, and professional conduct. Lead and command effectively during emergencies and make sound, timely decisions under pressure. Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate District programs, services, and operations. Recruit, supervise, develop, and evaluate personnel. Prepare and administer budgets, control expenditures, and effectively manage District resources. Observe, monitor, and evaluate information and data to determine compliance with operating standards. Review the work of others for accuracy, quality, and conformance with established standards. Develop and implement procedures, operational guidelines, and programs consistent with Board-approved policies and directives. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in individual and group settings. Comprehend, interpret, and draw appropriate conclusions from written materials and information. Prepare clear, organized, and grammatically correct reports, correspondence, and written documents. Analyze organizational and community needs and develop practical solutions. Work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and remain accountable to the Board. Maintain composure, professionalism, and effectiveness during emergencies and stressful situations. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personnel, medical, operational, and administrative information. Represent the Tusayan Fire District professionally and positively. Perform assigned duties safely and in a manner that does not create an unreasonable risk to self, coworkers, or the public. ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Qualified candidates shall be experienced Fire/EMS professionals with demonstrated strong leadership, management, and operational experience. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Service Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Minimum of ten (10) years of Fire/EMS experience at an Officer level, ideally with a focus on rural firefighting. Demonstrated experience in Wildland Urban Interface operations, personnel management, labor/management relations, and management of both sworn and civilian employees. Current certifications appropriate to the position, including Structure Fire, Driver Operator, Fire Instructor, Fire Officer, Wildland Fire, Incident Command, Hazardous Materials, and Paramedic or EMT through NREMT or an Arizona equivalent. Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license . click apply for full job details