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Fire Chief

Salary

$61.77 - $98.83 Hourly

Location

Carson City, NV

Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number

230_01/2025

Department

Fire

Opening Date

01/13/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Nestled on the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe and Reno, Carson City is seeking a candidate with strong leadership and management capabilities to be its next Fire Chief.

The Carson City Fire Chief is responsible for planning, organizing and administering a comprehensive City fire protection and prevention system, emergency management program and emergency medical services program; provides expert professional assistance to City management in areas of expertise. The Fire Chief serves as an advocate on behalf of the Fire Department while balancing the Department's needs with the overall goals and priorities of the City, as established by the Board of Supervisors.

For more information about the Carson City area, please visithttps://visitcarsoncity.com.

* This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. *

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; directs the preparation and administration of the department's budget.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of operational, technical and office support staff through subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Confers with City management regarding major departmental activities or problems.
• Assumes personal command of fire suppression, or disaster control activities at major incident scenes.
• Administers the planning and implementation of such broad-based response programs as the Incident Command System; ensures that such programs comply with OSHA and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Administers all fire prevention activities, from public education and information programs to ensuring that fire codes and ordinances are appropriately enforced.
• Provides for mutual aid and contract services to various agencies throughout the region.
• Directs the selection of staff and provides for their training and professional development; interprets City policies and procedures to employees; ensures effective morale, productivity and discipline of department staff.
• Directs the conduct of analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations; directs the maintenance of accurate records and files.
• Represents the City in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, professional and business organizations, employee organizations, and the public; makes presentations to the Board of Supervisors and others.
• Monitors developments and legislation related to departmental matters, evaluates their impact upon City operations, recommends, and implements policy and procedural im rovements.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Drives a personal or City motor vehicle to various work or incident sites.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, public, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each e