Fire Chief (Promotional)

POSITION

The Santa Fe Springs Fire-Rescue Department is seeking an accomplished professional, that is highly energetic, strongly motivated, and possesses a combination of knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities suited for the Santa Fe Springs Fire-Rescue operational needs.

The primary role of the Fire Chief is to, administer and oversee the activities and operations of the fire department; work closely with the City's leadership team as well as the community and neighboring jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to empower, develop, motivate, and mentor staff; demonstrate a high level of collaboration; and be forward thinking, open-minded, and fair while also consistent in the application of rules and regulations.

The Fire Chief is an executive-level position that reports to the City Manager.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages all Fire Department services and activities, including fire suppression, fire prevention, environmental protection, and emergency preparedness planning; recommends and administers policies and procedures; manages the development and implementation of Fire Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each service area; establishes appropriate service and staffing levels; allocates resources accordingly; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting

relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes; represents the Fire Department to other city departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains department programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues; manages and participates in the development and administration of the Fire Department budget; directs the forecast of additional funds; monitors and approves expenditures; prepares and implements budgetary adjustments; selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates Fire Department personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies.

Other Job-Specific Duties: Coordinates department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; supports the City Manager and City Council; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; reviews response and fire loss data and prepares information regarding the effectiveness of department services; represents the department before the media and with the community; responds to inquiries from citizens and resolves difficult and sensitive complaints; directs and participates in the research of alternative approaches to fire suppression, hazardous material handling, fire prevention, and emergency programs; serves on a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fire service. responds to major fire alarms and personally directs fire suppression activities as necessary; performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum requisite knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position. A typical way to obtain these would be:

Knowledge of: Departmental policies and procedures; Fire and life safety codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures; National fire protection standards; fire protection and detection systems, strategies, and procedures; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; Principles of budget preparation; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; Modern office procedures and equipment including computers; Word processing and other related software applications.

Ability to: Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction; effectively delegate authority and responsibility; identify and respond to community needs and concerns, city council issues and directions; plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, professional, and technical staff; prepare and present reports; select, train, and evaluate assigned staff; work collaboratively as a member of the City’s Management and Executive Teams.; make effective public presentations; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; work with accuracy and attention to detail; operate and use modern office equipment; effectively organize and prioritize assigned work; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other people.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science, Management, or a closely related field.

Five (5) years experience in senior management as a Battalion Chief or similar level, including experience in managing hazardous materials emergencies; two (2) years of fire suppression experience; experience working in a city/county manager form of government.

A valid State of California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Chief Fire Officer certification from the Office of State Fire Marshal.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

The following documentation must be provided with your online application record prior to submitting:

Proof of Education

Chief Fire Officer certification from the Office of State Fire Marshal.

NOTE: To ensure proper uploading of documents to on-line application records, it is best to reduce the file size of the electronic document before uploading. Please DO NOT submit anyadditional documentation, other than those listed above.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFO.

NEPOTISM POLICY: Relatives may be appointed regardless of the designation of full or part-time classification. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be excluded from applying for a vacancy if one or more of the following criteria exist: 1) The appointment of a relative would place one in a supervisory capacity directly over the other 2) The appointment would create a situation in which it is conceivable personal gain for one could be obtained by the actions of the other 3) The appointment would create a situation where performance or non-performance of either would have a direct effect upon the performance of the other 4) The appointment would create a situation where the confidentiality of either could be compromised. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. "Relative" shall be defined as: mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, spouse, domestic partner, step-mother, step-father, step-sister, step-brother, stepchild and step-grandchild.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters in performing the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed indoors; noise level is quiet to moderate; hazards are minimal; utilizes hand and power tools; works with and around machinery having moving parts; occasional exposure to chemicals, fumes, gases, and odors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties: Sit for extended periods of time; stand, sit, walk, and bend; push, pull, and reach overhead and above shoulders; hear and speak both in person and on the telephone; use hands and fingers to operate office equipment; see well enough to read documents and operate office equipment; lift and move up to 25 pounds.

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must be filed online at www.santafesprings.org by the November

2022

deadline

Applications will be reviewed to determine compliance with the minimum qualifications, and those qualified will be invited to participate in the testing process. Candidates will be notified via email of their eligibility to participate. Note: Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application.