Fire Chief - Full-time

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Fire Chief

Department: Stephenville Fire Department

Reports To: City Manager

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary: Depends of Qualifications

Job Summary:

The City of Stephenville is currently accepting applications for the Fire Chief position. This is a full-time position under the direction of the City Manager. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

Typical Duties:  Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assume full management responsibility for all fire agency services and activities, including fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency management, and EMS services, and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Administrator

• Directions shall be administered under the guidelines of the City’s charter, ordinances, and policies

• Directly responsible for all activities of the Fire Department and personnel

• Responds to major emergencies and assumes command when required

• Preparation and management of the department’s operating budget

• Requisitions supplies and equipment for departmental operations as required

• Consults with department supervisors to see that assignments are carried out properly

• Plans and issues work assignments; plans and assign personnel to shifts

• Manage the development and implementation of fire agency goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establish, within city policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly

• Coordinate agency activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; assist with developing plans for emergency management operations; provide staff assistance to the City Manager; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence

• Prepares or directs the preparation and maintenance of necessary records and reports

• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes

• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures

•  Plan, direct, and coordinate, through subordinate level managers, the fire agency’s work plan; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems, assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures

• Manage and participate in the development and administration of the fire agency budget; direct in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary

• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints

• Represent the fire agency to other city departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explain, justify, and defend agency programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues

• Participate with a variety of boards and committees; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of fire services, hazardous material management, and emergency medical services

Required Skills/Abilities:​

• Ability to communicate (read, write, and speak) effectively in the English language

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of handling Hazardous Materials

• Knowledge of the geography of the city and county

Education and Experience:

• Must be a United States Citizen

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited (4) four-year college or university in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Management, or other related fields, Master’s degree preferred

• Advanced certification from Texas Commission on Fire Protection

• Ten years of career firefighting, rescue, and EMS experience with municipal fire department; including officer level command and supervisory experience

• Minimum of EMT certification from the Texas Department of Health Services

• Must hold a valid CDL Texas driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record

• Must pass a background investigation and drug test

Physical Requirements: 

• Must maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

  • Standing or sitting for extended periods

  • Running, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders during emergency operations

  • Pushing, pulling, or walking

  • Heavy lifting, dragging, carrying, or pushing heavy equipment

  • Transporting equipment and/or injured/deceased person

  • Performing life-saving and rescue procedures and/or operating assigned equipment

NOTE: THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE PERSON ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB.  THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, SKILLS, AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED.
 
“AS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE CONSIDERS ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITHOUT REGARD TO COLOR, AGE, RACE, ETHNICITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER EXPRESSION, DISABILITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, VETERAN OR MARITAL STATUS.”