Fire Chief at Niles Charter Township in Niles, Michigan

Job Description:

Fire Chief 

Reports To: Safety Committee & Township Board
Positions Supervised: lieutenant and Fire Fighter & Administrative Assistant
Employment Status: Exempt 

BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for overseeing administration and all functions related to fire rescue services provided by the Township through combination full time and paid-on call force. Responsible for the supervision, evaluation, discipline, and recommending hiring and discharge of all subordinate members of the fire department. Represents Fire Department in meeting and conferring with various local and State committees and community groups. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans, develops and oversees administrative direction of the Fire Department to ensure safe and efficient operation in carrying out services as determined by the Safety Committee & Township Board; establishes standards for performance and safety; ensures that adequate number of qualified personnel are available, trained and properly supervised to fulfill overall responsibilities of the department.
2. Oversees and administers Fire Department activities and functions including recruiting full time and paid on-call fire fighters to ensures the availability of appropriate fire fighters on the staff; ensures fire fighting force has been provided with appropriate equipment, training, supervision and support to serve Township at the highest possible level.
3. Prepares and administers Fire Departments annual budget; monitors budget to ensure adherence to budgetary control; oversees personnel administration function within the department including reviewing time sheets/run sheets, and preparation of payroll for paid on-call staff.
4. Develops long range plans for maintaining effective operations of department; researches, evaluates and recommends acquisition of facilities, fire fighting equipment and supplies; reviews vendors invoices and other bills for purchases of supplies and equipment
5. Oversees organization, development and scheduling of effective training programs for paid on-call and full-time fire fighters.
6. Responds to fire and rescue calls as necessary and assumes command when appropriate.
7. Conducts and/or participates in various department and Township meetings; also represents Township on various Fire Chief/Fire Department committees at State and local level.
8. Represents Fire Department in meeting the public and public speaking engagements.
9. Attends special technical training sessions to maintain and/or enhance knowledge of fire fighting techniques, methodologies, and management skills.
10. Oversees maintenance of site and pre incident planning files: reviews building plans prior to new construction as necessary; directs investigations into causes of fires.
11. Performs other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Township Safety Committee and Township Board: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Requires NFPA 1021 standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications; 10 years of increasingly greater responsibility in fire suppression, prevention, training and administration; knowledge of State laws relative to labor and Haz-Mat, ordinances, codes and modem fire-fighting techniques and methods also important. 
2. Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with subordinates, Township personnel at all levels, venders' representatives from various professional organizations and the general public.
3. Organizational, managerial, administrative and leadership skills required; ability to secure and maintain State certifications; knowledge of National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) code, and ordinances associated with areas enforcement responsibility; ability to command fire fighters and equipment in emergency situations. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. 

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