Job Description
Job Description
Under general administrative direction, plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the City of Quincy Fire Department including fire administration, fire suppression, fire prevention, fire investigation, fire protection and measures, emergency medical services, disaster preparedness, hazardous materials response, and related programs, services, and operations; coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; serve as the City's Fire Marshal; and provide highly responsible and complex support to the City Manager.
Illustrative Duties:
· Administrates and supervises the overall planning, organization, direction and control of the varied divisions and functions of the Fire Department.
· Directs ad controls through subordinate personnel and by analysis of reports, all activities of the Department. Controls expenditures of appropriations and prepares budget estimates.
· Analyzes the trends and needs of the service rendered to the community. Prepares and recommends immediate and long range plans to meet these needs.
· Attends meetings and public gatherings to explain the functions of the Fire Department and to establish favorable public relations. Appears before the City Commission to explain Department plans.
· Administers through subordinates continuing in-service training programs to maintain and improve the effectiveness of the personnel in the Department.
· Maintains a cooperative planning and working relationship with other public service agencies I the nation, state and region.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern firefighting. Knowledge of firefighting apparatus. Knowledge of ISO ratings and requirements. Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA firefighter safety requirements. Knowledge of the principles and accepted practices and procedures of fire administration and operations. Knowledge of the use of records and their application to the solution of fire related problems.
· Ability to command respect of personnel and to assign, direct and supervise their work. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other officials and the public. Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
· Knowledge of personnel administration principles, rules and regulations. Knowledge of budget and purchasing processes. Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to their field.