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CITY OF EL CERRITO FIRE CHIEF Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. DEFINITION To plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Fire Department including fire prevention, emergency operations, administration and support services; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. To manage, direct or perform advanced life support, emergency medical services and to engage in fire fighting, rescue and all other emergency services and prevention activities in protecting life, property and the environment; to drive, operate and maintain all fire department apparatus and equipment; to manage, conduct, assist and participate in training programs, to manage fire inspection programs and related fire prevention activities and public education. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives administrative direction from the City Manager. Exercises direct supervision over supervisory and professional staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions: Assume full management responsibility for all Fire Department services and activities including fire prevention, fire suppression, emergency on-call situations, administration and support services; respond to major fire alarms and personally direct fire suppression activities. Manage and administer contract with Kensington Fire Protection District; provide staff support to Kensington Fire Boards. Manage the development and implementation of Fire Department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area. Establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly. Plan, direct and coordinate, through Fire Department managers, the Fire Department's work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems. Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes. Select, train, motivate and evaluate Fire Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; recommend discipline and termination procedures. ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF EL CERRITO Page 2 Fire Chief Essential Functions: (continued) Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Fire Department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Explain, justify and defend Fire Department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. Oversee and supervise City emergency preparedness activities; recommend modifications to emergency preparedness programs as needed. Represent the Fire Department to other City departments, elected officials, community and professional groups, the public and outside agencies. Coordinate Fire Department activities with those of other departments, outside agencies and organizations. Provide staff assistance to the City Manager; participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspon dence. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire suppression and prevention. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Perform full range of fire fighting duties as needed. Oversees fire training division. Fire safety education – oversees the NEAT team. Marginal Functions Maintain labor relations within the department. Respond to calls as needed. Perform related duties and responsibilities as necessary and/or assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive fire suppression and prevention program. Methods and principles of fire suppression, prevention and emergency preparedness. Operational characteristics and maintenance of various firefighting apparatus and equipment. Principles and practices of program development and administration. Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF EL CERRITO Page 3 Fire Chief Knowledge of: (continued) Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Modern personnel and management functions. Ability to: Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of assigned staff. Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff. Delegate authority and responsibility. Lead and direct the operations, services and activities of a municipal fire department. Plan and organize fire prevention, suppression and support activities. Meet standards of National Fire Protections Association Identify and respond to community, Fire District Board and City Council issues, concerns and needs. Develop and administer, departmental goals, objectives and procedures. Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Prepare and administer large and complex budgets. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Assimilate information, process logically, and make sound decisions Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, writing and operating assigned equipment. Maintain physical and mental capacities appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Demonstrate increased service value annually. Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Six years of command experience including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility in an organized fire department. ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF EL CERRITO Page 4 Fire Chief Training: Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in fire science, business administration, public administration or a related field, or equivalent to an Associates degree in fire science, public administration, or related field and certification as chief officer. Up to two years of education may be substituted on a 5 years experience is equivalent to 1 year of education basis. License or Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license. Possession of, or ability to obtain, appropriate, valid certificates for Firefighter I, II, Fire officer and Chief Officer (CFSTES) Class B license EMT I Certification Recommended educational equivalent to CFSTES level. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting: Occasionally to Frequently Lifting: Standing: Occasionally up to 10 lbs: Occasionally Walking: Frequently 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally Bending: Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally Crouching: Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs: Occasionally Stooping: Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs: Occasionally Kneeling Occasionally 100 + lbs: Occasionally Crawling: Occasionally Carrying: Climbing: Occasionally up to 10 lbs: Frequently Balancing: Occasionally 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally Running: Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally Twisting: Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs: Occasionally Turning: Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs: Occasionally Jumping: Occasionally 100 + lbs: Occasionally Pushing/Pulling: up to 10 lbs: Frequently 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs: Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs: Occasionally 100 + lbs: Occasionally Grasping – firm: Occasionally to Frequently Finger dexterity: Occasionally Reaching forward: Occasionally Reaching overhead: Occasionally Pinch grasp: Occasionally Grasp – light: Frequently Coordination - Eye-hand: Frequently Eye-hand-foot: Occasionally to Frequently Driving: Occasionally to Frequently ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF EL CERRITO Page 5 Fire Chief PHYSICAL DEMANDS (continued): Talking - Face-to-face: Frequently Verbal contact: Frequently Public: Occasionally Vision - Acuity far: Required Acuity, near: Required Depth perception: Required Field of vision: Required Accommodation: Required Color vision: Required Hearing - Conversation: Frequently Telephone: Occasionally to Frequently Earplugs: Occasionally MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Abstract variables, Interpret instructions, Problems-standard, Detailed-uninvolved instructions, one or two step instructions, Reading-simple, Reading-complex, Writing-simple, Writing-complex, Math skills- simple, Math skills-complex, Spatial, Form, Coordination, Analyzing, Comparing, Mentoring, Negotiating, Instructing, Supervising, Diverting, Persuading, Speaking-signaling, Serving, Taking instructions-helping, Setting up, Precision Working, Operating-controlling, Driving-operation, Manipulation, Tending, Handling, Comprehend/follow instructions, Perform simple-repetitive tasks, Maintain work pace, Relate to other people, Influence other people, Perform varied-complex tasks, Generalizations/evaluations, Responsibility for direction. WORK ENVIRONMENT Exposure to: Indoors, Outdoors, Extreme heat or cold, Unprotected Heights, Moving machinery, Change in temperature/humidity, dust/fumes/smoke/gases/etc., toxic/caustic chemicals, Radiation/electrical energy, solvents/grease/oil, Slippery/uneven surfaces, Using computer/computer monitor screen, Explosives, vibration, flames/burning items, Works around others, Works alone, Works with others, required – safety glasses, hard hat, protective clothing. Rev. 12/2002