Job Description

Wide-open spaces and community spirit abound in Columbia, Missouri, which has earned numerous recognitions for its outstanding quality of life. Centrally located in the continental U.S. and between Kansas City and St. Louis along Interstate 70, Columbia offers convenient access to 11 major cities within 500 miles. The city is the largest in Boone County and has a population of 125,181 within its 64 square miles.

The City of Columbia seeks an energetic, visionary leader to serve as its next Fire Chief. This person will possess a thorough knowledge of effective managerial and administrative procedures, methods, and practices. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and experienced in fire suppression, first responder practices and techniques, fire and emergency response equipment operation and maintenance, fire codes, and regulations.

A bachelor's degree in fire service management, public administration, business administration, or a related field and a minimum of 15 years' fire service experience, with five years as a chief officer in the same, or larger size, department and city as Columbia is required. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. A master's degree is preferred. There is a residency requirement that requires the Fire Chief to reside within the City of Columbia.

The Fire Chief must possess a valid driver's license, as well as the following certifications:

• MODFS Firefighter I and II (or their approved equivalent).

• Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.

• NIMS 100-400, 700 and 800 are required within one year of employment.

The following certifications are preferred:

• MODFS Fire Officer I and II.

• MODFS Fire Service Instructor, Fire Service Inspector, and Fire Investigator certifications.

• Executive Fire Officer (EFO) certification.

• Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation.

The salary range for this position is $96,013-$168,605 based on qualifications and experience.

This job was posted on Sun Jul 03 2022 and expired on Wed Jul 13 2022.

Minimum $21K /yr

$87K /yr Average

Maximum $243K /yr

Tasks

Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.

Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.

Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.

Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.

Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.

Prepare activity reports listing fire call locations, actions taken, fire types and probable causes, damage estimates, and situation dispositions.

Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.

Attend in-service training classes to remain current in knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.

Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.

Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for nonresidential buildings.

Maintain required maps and records.

Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.

Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.

Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.

Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.

Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.

Coordinate the distribution of fire prevention promotional materials.

Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.

Develop or review building fire exit plans.

Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits to handle hazardous or flammable substances.

Recommend to proper authorities possible fire code revisions, additions, and deletions.

Identify corrective actions needed to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes and ordinances and conduct follow-up inspections to see if corrective actions have been taken.

Present and interpret fire prevention and fire code information to citizens' groups, organizations, contractors, engineers, and developers.

Report and issue citations for fire code violations found during inspections, testifying in court about violations when required.

Document efforts taken to bring property owners into compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and standards.

Oversee review of new building plans to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and administrative rules for public fire safety.

Conduct fire drills for building occupants and report on the outcomes of such drills.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.