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Kentucky League of Cities lists this Fire Chief opportunity in elizabethtown, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
City of Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown, KY
JOB SUMMARY: This is a department leadership position involving the administration of the fire department, including day-to-day operations and management of personnel, facilities, and equipment. Under the general direction from the mayor and city administrator, the chief manages, plans, organizes, coordinates, and ensures the quality of firefighting, preventionand fire services, activities, and programs of the department. Considerable independence is exercised subject to the general supervision of the city administrator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Direct and manage department personnel policies.
Assign personnel and equipment to the various facilities to ensure proper staffing and adequate equipment for emergency response.
Prepare department budget, manage facilities, and plan improvements.
Maintain necessary departmental records.
Oversee fire prevention bureau and training activities.
Command fire suppression forces, generally through subordinates.
Apply city policies to the management and operations of the department.
Maintain working relationships with county, state, and federal agencies.
Oversee the city safety program
Serve as emergency management and search & rescue director for the city and maintain qualifications as established by KRS 39A through 39F.
Serve as fire marshal, enforcimgfire prevention codes through the fire prevention bureau and coordinate with city engineer and building official on fire related matters.
Serve as incident commander at hazardous material incidents.
Maintain availability to perform duties as required at times other than regular office hours.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the mayor or city administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
Graduation from accredited High School or GED
10 years of progressively responsible experience in firefighting or fire prevention work, including a minimum of three years supervisory experience
Meet the qualifications as established by KRS 95
Be a resident of Hardin County
Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
Possess a valid Kentucky driver's license
Physically capable of performing essential job functions (as noted in physical demands and work environment) to include maintaining annual certification under NFPA 1582 for firefighter physical attributes
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited college or university with degree in fire science, or equivalent
Five years as a member of a fire department command team
Certified instructor in firefighting techniques and services
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Modern firefighting principles, practices, methods, and the ability to apply this knowledge to varied fire control and prevention programs
Firefighting equipment and apparatus on the proper application of each
Laws, rules, and regulation relating to fire control and prevention
The use and operation of a wide variety of fire apparatus
Safety and training programs to ensure the proper operation of a command center in fire and hazardous condition responses
Skilled in:
Implementing policy directives to the operations of the department.
Maintaining discipline and respect of subordinates and command staff.
Public communication.
Ability to:
Initiate, plan, and conduct programs for department operations, training, and fire prevention.
Develop a teamwork environment
Maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and other employees, the public, and government and industry representatives.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sitting: 2/3 or more of the time
Using hands to finger, handle, or feel: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Walking: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Standing: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Reaching with hands and arms: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Talking: 2/3 or more of the time
Climbing or Balancing: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Hearing: 2/3 or more of the time
Lifting: 1/3 of the time (up to 15 pounds) 15 pounds)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather): None
Barb Jones
Human Resources
200 West Dixie Avenue
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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Worksite address
elizabethtown, KY, 42701, US
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