Fire chief job description

ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND RESUME OR CURRICULUM VITAE TO THEIR APPLICATION.

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named "The #1 Best Place to Live in America." Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That's why we exist.

OUR CORE VALUES

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

As a key member of the Fire Department Management team, the Assistant Fire Chief will report to the Fire Chief and assume a strategic role in the overall leadership of the department. The Assistant Fire Chief is responsible for providing support to the Fire Chief in leading, planning, implementing, and managing assigned activities of the Fire Department. Position is responsible for providing supervision to the assigned divisions of the Fire Department.

Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

* Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
* Contribute to a positive work culture.
* Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
* Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
* Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
* Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Responsible for leading, planning, implementing, and managing all activities of the assigned divisions of the Fire Department.
* Participate in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service and/or operational area; oversee the development and implementation of policies and plans related to departmental services and operations.
* Develop realistic and attainable goals for subordinates through a team process and ensure success through assigned accountability.
* Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents both during regular work hours and after hours as appropriate. Command, assist and or operate at incidents as appropriate. Take decisive action in emergency situations and react with calm, quick efficiency in making technical decisions in those situations.
* Provide assistance to the Fire Chief by developing the following areas within City policy: maintain appropriate service and staffing levels, monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of methods and procedures, and allocate department resources accordingly.
* Ensure that all tools, personal protective equipment, and supplies are maintained in working order and available to all levels of Fire and EMS service.
* Assist in preparing annual department budget projections and maintaining the budget in a fiscally responsible manner.
* Represent and support the values and vision of the Fire Chief and the City of McKinney.
* Develop, oversee, and implement new and innovative programs and services that emphasize creative problem solving; solicit employee participation to continuously improve the department.
* Manage the implementation of both new and promotional recruiting and examination processes; such as developing written tactical exercises, validating physical ability testing and interviewing of candidates.
* Generate departmental respect and trust through actions and leads by example.
* Develop and maintain a knowledgeable, service-oriented, productive work group.
* Responsible to provide timely, accurate, and thorough performance evaluations for supervised employees.
* Attend City Council meetings and other functions as necessary.
* Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
* Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

* Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
* Ability to embrace and embody the Fire Department's core values of Consider what's best for the Community, Excellence in Customer Service, and Constantly in Search of a Better Way (Optimizing) (C.E.O).
* Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
* Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
* Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
* Ability to lead a team; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and others with respect.
* Ability to provide leadership, counsel, motivation and constructive performance reviews to staff.
* Ability to build professional relationships with internal staff and internal and external customers.
* Knowledge of budget projection, development, management and justification practices and procedures.
* Knowledge of city policies and procedures.
* Skill in responding to and managing emergencies and all-hazards incidents.
* Skill in planning, developing and implementing department procedures and objectives.
* Skill in effectively supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff.
* Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.
* Skill in speaking and dealing tactfully and effectively in high pressure situations.
* Demonstrate high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
* Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.