City of Port Arthur, TX - Fire Chief

SGR • Port Arthur, TX

12d • $133,203 - $195,561 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Port Arthur is seeking an experienced, community-minded fire service leader to command a full-service department. The Fire Chief will serve as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Fire Department, responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all department activities including fire suppression, prevention, emergency medical first response, and support services. This role involves leading personnel, managing the budget, and coordinating with other departments and outside agencies. The Chief will also act as the Chief Operational Executive, ensuring efficient service delivery and response to community needs. Key responsibilities include responding to major incidents, directing suppression activities, serving as a management representative in collective bargaining, and providing staff assistance to city management and the City Council.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Business, Fire Protection, Fire Technology, Emergency Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of professional firefighting, safety and risk management, or a closely related field in a comparable or larger community.
• At least four (4) years of experience at a command level (Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief, or Fire Chief).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate Texas Driver’s License.
• Texas Intermediate Firefighter Certificate (Texas Commission on Fire Protection) or comparable.
• Texas DSHS-approved EMT-Basic certification or higher (or equivalent).
• TCFP Certification as Head of a Suppression Fire Department within one year of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• A minimum of six (6) years in a command-level position.
• Chief Fire Officer Designation, National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer, Fire Service Chief Executive Officer Certification, or a related TCFP designation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct all department activities: fire suppression, prevention, emergency medical first response, and support services.
• Lead personnel and manage the department budget.
• Coordinate with other departments and outside agencies.
• Lead programs and activities consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the City.
• Continuously improve service-delivery efficiency and response to meet or exceed community needs.
• Respond to major incidents and direct suppression activities.
• Serve as a management representative in collective bargaining.
• Provide highly complex staff assistance to the Assistant City Manager, City Manager, and City Council.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager