Broken Arrow Fire Department Fire Chief PDF

BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 07-01-16 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.1 – FIRE CHIEF CODE# 1.II.3.1 A. REPORTS TO CITY MANAGER B. FLSA STATUS EXEMPT C. JOB SUMMARY Manages and directs the overall operations of the...

BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 07-01-16 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.1 – FIRE CHIEF CODE# 1.II.3.1 A. REPORTS TO CITY MANAGER B. FLSA STATUS EXEMPT C. JOB SUMMARY Manages and directs the overall operations of the fire and emergency medical services, assuring that goals and objectives are achieved to afford the citizens the best possible all-hazards preparedness, prevention, response, mitigation and recovery. D. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 1. Plans long-range goals, objectives, organizational structure, and overall direction for the department. 2. Monitors, reviews and communicates the implementation phases of the department’s strategic plans to ensure that long-range goals and objectives are met. 3. Develops, communicates and monitors policies, procedures and standards for the department; implements improvement when necessary. 4. Monitors and communicates policies, procedures and standards for the department to identify and correct deficiencies or problems. 5. Plans, coordinates, assigns and monitors performance and coaches, counsels, mentors, trains and advises employees in department for the dual goals of meeting department goals and employee career development. 6. Conducts regular staff meetings to review progress, accomplishments, budgets, strategies and plans for the department. 7. Confers with upper management to keep them informed on key issues and progress toward objectives and to gain their support and approval; makes recommendations to assist management in making needed improvements. 8. Ensures that quality standards and compliance with regulations are maintained. 16 BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 07-01-16 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.1 – FIRE CHIEF CODE# 1.II.3.1 9. When incident warrants, assumes command of significant and/or complex emergency events in a manner consistent with the Incident Command Systems (ICS). 10. Signs official and other documents to approve or ensure information adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy. 11. Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications. 12. Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews and controls work production and activities, to include procedures, allocation of resources, problem resolution and training of employees. 13. Performs special assignments as requested, to include researching and preparing reports and projects, developing and implementing programs, administering state and federal grants and presenting technical data to management, elected officials and others. 14. Represents the City at various functions such as making speeches at civic and business associations, meeting with influential persons within the community, developers, officials, citizens and representatives of the press, to establish goodwill and resolve/respond to issues. 15. Secures, justifies and monitors use of budgetary monies and capital. 16. Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with City policies, procedures and applicable laws including: interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 17. The City of Broken Arrow Fire Prevention Code shall be enforced only by the Fire Department, under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department. 18. Responds to all major citizen complaints. 19. Performs other related duties as assigned. E. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 1. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE a. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four (4) year college or university in fire science, public administration, or a related field. 17 BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.1 – FIRE CHIEF CODE# 1.II.3.1 07-01-16 b. Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible experience, including experience managing and directing municipal fire department. c. Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. 2. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS a. Certified Firefighter I and II b. Oklahoma Driver License c. Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician F. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 1. KNOWLEDGE OF: a. Principles and practices of modern firefighting techniques, equipment and Emergency Medical Service. b. Techniques of fire prevention to include; inspection methods, fire hazards, and methods of eliminating hazardous conditions. c. Laws and ordinances which pertain to fire prevention and to the construction and occupancy of buildings. d. Principles and practices of fire safety and inspection. e. Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques. f. Basic budgetary principles and practices. g. Administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision. h. Applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations. 18 BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 07-01-16 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.1 – FIRE CHIEF CODE# 1.II.3.1 i. Computer applications related to the work. j. Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and program budget development and implementation. k. Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation. 2. SKILL IN a. Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. b. Communicating clearly and effectively. c. Researching, compiling and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials. d. Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction. e. Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff. f. Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development. g. Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. G. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES 1. Ability to analyze situations and to take effective courses of action. 2. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and so forth. 3. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees. 4. Ability to speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions. 5. Ability to write reports, correspondence, procedure manuals. 6. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 19 BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.1 – FIRE CHIEF CODE# 1.II.3.1 07-01-16 7. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. 8. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions with abstract and/or concrete variables. 9. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. 10. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. H. WORKING CONDITIONS 1. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and distinguishes between shades of color. The employee may at times be exposed to the same working conditions as a firefighter. Regardless of area of assignment, all uniformed fire and rescue personnel medically qualified for field duties must maintain a level of fitness sufficient to enable them to participate in fire suppression, EMS, and rescue activities. 2. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, including at the scene of fires. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts and occasional inclement weather as well as other hazards associated with fire suppression activities. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, and other fire safety equipment. NOTE: This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible. 20