Fire Chief

Wayne Township Trustee Office and Fire Department; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Wayne Township Trustee Office and Fire Department is seeking a Fire Chief to provide overarching administrative direction and leadership for all Fire Department functions and personnel. The role includes budgeting, contract management, risk oversight, and long-range planning for fire, EMS, and life safety services, while fostering collaboration with township governance and external partners.

The ideal candidate will bring advanced leadership credentials (CFO designation or equivalent), a

Formación

• Theories, principles, and practices of effective public administration with special reference to fire department policies, personnel management, budget/finance administration, team building, performance management.
• Strategic planning for short and long-range goals within fire, EMS, and life safety services.
• Knowledge of incident command and the National Incident Command System (NIMS).
• Strong labor-management relations and contract management know-how.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative direction and leadership for all Fire Department functions, operations, and personnel.
• Oversee budgeting, contract management, risk management, and strategic/operational planning for fire/EMS services.
• Coordinate with Township Trustee, Township Board, Department Heads, and external partners to meet department goals.
• Represent the department in negotiations and interagency collaborations as required.

Conocimientos

Public administration

Fire department policies

Budget/finance administration

Team building

Performance management

Strategic planning

Fire/EMS operations

Labor-Management relations

Incident Command

NIMS

Educación

Master’s degree

Executive Officer Program (NFPA/NFA)

Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation

Descripción del empleo

Description

Summary

The Fire Chief provides administrative direction and leadership for all Fire Department functions, operations, as well as managing all personnel.

Some responsibilities include oversight of all administrative and operational aspects of the department; providing direction on major projects and areas of improvement; long range planning of personnel, apparatus, fire stations, emergency management, ambulance transport and associated service levels; provide leadership that builds teams as well as inspire, motivate, and empower employees to achieve established goals.

A successful candidate will be familiar with principles and practices of fire department budgeting, personnel administration, contract management, and risk management; create and administer strategic and operational plans including fire code compliance, establishing department rules, polices and guidelines.

The Wayne Township Fire Chief reports to the Township Trustee and will create an open, collaborative, and successful working relationship with the Township Board, Department Heads, community stakeholders, State and Federal officials, representatives of the media, and the public.

The Fire Chief also participates in developing a healthy partnership with the International Association of Firefighters local 416, and in their contract negotiations. As mandated by state statute, the Fire Chief is responsible for the coordination of all activities related to the Fire Merit Commission. The Fire Chief, and/or their designee will be the representative for all fire, EMS, and emergency management groups and/or task forces, or associations outside of the Township. The Fire Chief is also responsible for performing all other related duties as required by the Trustee and/or the Trustee’s designee.

Reports to the Township Trustee

Onsite, full-time

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Theories, principles, and practices of effective public administration, with special reference to fire department policies, personnel management, budget/finance administration, team building, performance management.

The principals and practices of effective administration with particular attention to short and long-range strategic planning

The activities, objectives, and ideals of fire, EMS, community paramedicine, and life safety services and operations.

Skilled in Labor-Management relations

Incident Command and National Incident Command System (NIMS)

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Master’s degree

Graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Officer Program

Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation