Fire Chief

City of Marietta, GA•Marietta, GA

17h

About The Position

Under the executive direction of the City Manager, the Fire Chief plans, organizes, directs, and controls fire suppression, emergency services, fire prevention, fire training, and rescue for the City of Marietta. The role provides executive direction for department programs, activities, stations, personnel, apparatus, equipment, supplies, and facilities to promote the safety and welfare of the City and the public. The Fire Chief directs large-scale fire and emergency scenes, coordinating fire and rescue personnel and equipment and determining strategies for victim rescue and property-damage mitigation. The position requires mastery of fire suppression and containment, rescue, emergency medical care, and executive management. The workweek is 40 hours, and the work is mentally and physically challenging and involves exposure to hazardous situations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree in management, public administration, or a closely related field that provides the knowledge and skills needed for successful job performance.
Meet Marietta and Georgia firefighter standards, certifications, and requirements, including achieving and maintaining Firefighter certification and AEMT and CPR certifications.
Possess knowledge and experience as an instructor in topics related to the fire service.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience as a certified Firefighter/AEMT, including fire suppression and rescue experience.
At least 5 years of experience at the level of Commander or higher.
Maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
Submit to a drug screen and background inquiry if selected.
Maintain physical condition according to department standards.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in management, public administration, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Direct, plan, and implement Fire Department goals and objectives, integrating and deploying department resources to achieve its mission.
Direct and evaluate executive and management staff and oversee professional, technical, and support personnel in fire suppression, rescue, training, information management, and prevention programs.
Ensure department divisions work effectively together and use human, physical, and financial resources efficiently.
Provide professional direction through Fire Deputy and Assistant Chiefs, Fire Commanders, and Lieutenants, and maintain a positive work environment.
Develop and administer the department budget; monitor expenditures; establish financial controls; research funding sources; draft grant proposals; and administer grant funding.
Respond as needed to large-scale fire and medical emergencies, directing fire and rescue personnel, police, and other emergency crews, including personnel from other jurisdictions.
Direct maintenance and repair programs for facilities and equipment.
Evaluate personnel proficiency and identify training and development needs, including preparation of personnel for leadership roles.
Perform executive and administrative duties as a member of the City’s executive management team.
Evaluate department policies and revise existing policies or initiate new policies as needed.
Maintain current competencies and direct the development and maintenance of competencies for assigned personnel in management, fire and rescue, and specialized areas.