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Fire Chief
Recruitment #09-E06-001

Date Opened:     10/22/2009 3:00:00 PM
Filing Deadline:     11/8/2009 11:59:00 PM
Salary:     $141,077.00 - $189,044.00/year
Department:     Fire Department
Job Type:      In-House Employment Opportunity (City Employees ONLY)
Employment Type:     
Full-Time
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THE POSITION

An exciting in-house promotional opportunity exists for a proven leader to direct and manage the activities of the Fire Department including fire suppression, prevention and support services and to provide highly responsible and professional staff assistance to the City Manager, City Council and other Departments.

As an integral part of the City's Leadership Team, the Fire Chief will represent the City in meetings with the public, organizations and governmental agencies, direct departmental operations and programs to ensure continued excellence in fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency medical services, and manage hazardous materials response and emergency preparedness activities.

This position is designated as an "at will" position and is exempt from City personnel rules.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

 

 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Is a dynamic individual who recognizes and develops talent, and who leads by example.
  • Is a change agent who continuously seeks ways to reinvent, streamline and improve services.
  • Values and respects diverse points of view and works collaboratively to resolve issues.
  • Actively seeks ways to build and maintain community support and involvement in public safety.
  • Encourages communication and promotes team building within the organization.
  • Develops and fosters strong working relationships at all levels in the organization.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Plans, develops, and implements Fire Department policies, goals, objectives and priorities. 

Plans, coordinates, organizes and directs the departmental operations and programs.  Directs the provision of departmental support services, station and equipment maintenance, departmental training, fire inspection and prevention programs, hazardous materials response capabilities, maintaining departmental efficiency and effectiveness. 

May respond to major emergencies and personally direct suppression and emergency response.  May direct major fire investigations. 

Directs and coordinates fire inspection activities, and the enforcement of fire prevention ordinances and State laws. 

Prepares and administers the department budget.  Represents the City in meetings with the public, community groups, other governmental agencies, and professional organizations.  Actively participates in the City disaster response program. 

Participates in labor relations activities.  Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates Department staff.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES

Possession of a current and valid California Class C driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field, and eight years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal fire service with a minimum of four years in a supervisory capacity. Experience in an administrative command position highly desirable.

Physical:  Must be physically capable of performing all tasks required of a Ventura Firefighter including rigorous activities associated with emergency operations, and meet California Department of Motor Vehicle visual acuity standards necessary to maintain required licenses.

SELECTION PROCESS

Do you have the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the work described above? If you are currently a City of Ventura employee interested in applying for this in-house promotional opportunity, please apply online at www.cityofventura.jobs by the final filing date.

CONCLUSION

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance, please contact Human Resources at (805) 654-7853 or TDD to (805) 654-7766.