Fire Chief: Strategic Leader, Public Safety & EMS

City of San Marcos, TX; San Marcos (TX); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of San Marcos seeks a Fire Chief to provide visionary leadership and strategic oversight of the Fire Department, including fire suppression, EMS, prevention, and disaster risk reduction. This executive guides policy, oversees budgets, capital planning, and training to ensure efficient emergency response and high-quality service for the community.

Responsibilities include setting priorities, developing long-range plans, directing staffing and performance management, coordinating with other

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience as a fully paid firefighter.
• Demonstrated command-level leadership experience is required.
• Must be eligible for Intermediate Firefighters Certificate with Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards.
• Must possess and maintain an Advanced or Master Firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
• Must possess and maintain an EMT Basic-level certification or higher.
• Hazardous Materials Technician Certification due within one year of appointment.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic leadership for all Fire Department operations, ensuring alignment with community safety priorities and organizational goals.
• Develop and implement policies, programs, and long-range plans that enhance fire prevention, emergency response, and disaster preparedness.
• Oversee departmental budget and capital improvement planning, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and fiscal accountability.
• Direct workforce planning, including recruitment, training, performance management, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Foster collaboration with other departments, agencies, and community stakeholders to strengthen emergency management and public safety initiatives.
• Ensure operational readiness through continuous evaluation of programs, policies, and equipment, adapting to emerging risks and best practices.
• Represent the department and the City in professional forums, community engagements, and interagency coordination efforts.
• Maintain 24-hour availability for major emergencies and assume command during critical incidents to safeguard lives and property.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Budgeting and planning

Policy development

Emergency management

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Interagency collaboration

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration

Seven years of experience as a fully paid firefighter

Command-level leadership

Intermediate Firefighters Certificate

Advanced or Master Firefighter certification (TCFP)

EMT Basic or higher

Hazardous Materials Technician Certification (TCFP)

Texas Driver's License

Description du poste

City of San Marcos seeks a Fire Chief to provide visionary leadership and strategic oversight of the Fire Department, including fire suppression, EMS, prevention, and disaster risk reduction. This executive guides policy, oversees budgets, capital planning, and training to ensure efficient emergency response and high-quality service for the community.

Responsibilities include setting priorities, developing long-range plans, directing staffing and performance management, coordinating with other