Fire Marshal

City of Wilton Manors; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life City pays

Long-term disability City pays 50%

Vision insurance Paid by employee

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement 100%

Job summary

City of Wilton Manors in Florida seeks a Fire Chief to lead the Fire Department and set department goals, budgeting, and policy. You will supervise staff, coordinate with municipal and county partners, and drive emergency preparedness to protect lives and property.

The role requires state fire certifications, robust management experience, and a track record of strategic program development in public safety. Excellent collaboration and independent initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• Fire Marshal/Fire Code Official certification by BORA.
• State Fire Inspector certification.
• Experience as Fire Plans Examiner or Inspector in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the Fire Department's activities and staff.
• Develops goals, objectives, and budget aligned with city goals.
• Collaborates with municipal and county partners on inter-local agreements, grants, and emergency plans.
• Ensures compliance with fire safety regulations and training requirements.

Skills

Executive leadership

Public safety administration

Budget planning

Interagency coordination

Education

Fire Science degree

Fire Prevention degree

B Broward County Certification

Job description

Description

Under executive direction, performs highly responsible administrative and supervisory work involving the overall management and supervision of the Fire Department. Employee is responsible for establishing and implementing departmental goals and objectives, managing and coordinating all administrative aspects of the department, and supervising and directing departmental personnel to achieve effective operational organization, and to prevent and minimize injury and/or the loss of life and property in emergency and fire situations. In addition, employee has considerable responsibility in working with other municipal and county governments in developing and monitoring inter-local agreements, grants, and emergency management plans. Employee works in accordance with departmental directives and is expected to exercise considerable independence and initiative.

Description

Under executive direction, performs highly responsible administrative and supervisory work involving the overall management and supervision of the Fire Department. Employee is responsible for establishing and implementing departmental goals and objectives, managing and coordinating all administrative aspects of the department, and supervising and directing departmental personnel to achieve effective operational organization, and to prevent and minimize injury and/or the loss of life and property in emergency and fire situations. In addition, employee has considerable responsibility in working with other municipal and county governments in developing and monitoring inter-local agreements, grants, and emergency management plans. Employee works in accordance with departmental directives and is expected to exercise considerable independence and initiative.

Examples of Duties

Because it is difficult if not impossible to present a finite list of every possible function to be performed by employee, the City of Wilton Manors reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to modify and update this job description and to ask employee to perform tasks beyond the duties presented herein. In the event a change is necessary to update the essential functions of the job, the City will provide as much notice as practicable to the employee.

• Directs, plans, organizes, and implements activities and programs in the Fire Department; directs all staff and training procedures to achieve effective operational organization, and to prevent and minimize injury and/or the loss of life and property in emergency and fire situations.


• Directs a staff of professional, technical, and support employees engaged in all phases of the operations and administration of fire prevention, fire inspection, and fire activities/programs for the City.


• Plans and directs the development and implementation of service/supply programs to maximize the lifetime of equipment and facilities acquisitions; evaluates the need for purchase of new apparatus and supplies.


• Directs the inspection of buildings and other properties for fire hazards and the enforcement of fire prevention ordinances and laws.


• Develops, proposes, and administers departmental budget consistent with the City's goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with financial management policies and procedures of the City.


• Advises the City Manager regarding public safety issues; attends staff, task force, and special meetings as part of City management team.


• Evaluates, plans, and implements fire protection training needs.


• Promotes fire protection and communications through publications, reports, and media to increase public awareness.


• Directs records maintenance of Fire Department in accordance with modern fire practices.


• Performs related work as necessary.

Qualifications

F-103.3 Certification of Fire Marshal/Fire Code Official

The Fire Marshal/Fire Code Official shall be certified by BORA as a Fire Code Official, be a certified Firefighter as defined by 69A-37 as refereed to collectively (parts 1 and 2) as the “Minimum Standards Course”, be a State certified Fire Inspector, and shall meet one or more of the following qualifications:

F-103.3.1

An Engineer and/or a Degree in Fire Science and/or a Degree in Fire Prevention and shall have been employed as a County or City Fire Inspector for three (3) years within the State of Florida and shall possess a Broward County Certification.

F-103.3.2

A County or City Fire Plans Examiner with at least five (5) years of experience within the State of Florida and shall possess a Broward County Certification.

F-103.3.3

Ten (10) years’ experience as a Fire Inspector, employed in a County or City within the State of Florida with at least five (5) years of experience within the jurisdiction of the FFPC and be a Broward County Certified Fire Inspector.

F-103.3.4

Have been fulfilling the duties of a Fire Marshal/Fire Code Official with five (5) years continuous service as such within a County or City in the State of Florida and shall possess a Broward County Certification.

F-103.3.5

Possesses a certification issued by the State Fire Marshal as a Fire Code Manager/Administrator in accordance with NFPA 1037 with a total of six (6) years’ experience with a County or City as a fire plans examiner and inspector in Florida. and shall possess a Broward County Certification.

F-103.3.6

Three (3) years’ experience as a Broward County Certified Plans Examiner and nationally certified as an NFPA Certified Fire Inspector 1 (CFI-1), NFPA Certified Fire Plans Examiner (CFPE) and NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS).

Supplemental Information

Wilton Manors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Wilton Manors will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The City of Wilton Manors is an active community with a small town feel that offers the following benefits:

CITY OF WILTON MANORS – MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES

Schedule Of Benefits

• Vacation: First 5 years employment 160 hours


• Vacation: After 5 years employment 200 hours


• Vacation: Carry-over at end of year 300 hours

Sick and Bereavement Leave

• 12 days per year, unlimited


• At resignation/retirement/termination:


• after 10 years employment, 50% of total hours up to 480 hours


• after 20 years employment, 100% of total hours up to 480 hours


• Four days bereavement leave for immediate family


• Sick leave bank

Holidays

11 holidays in each calendar year

Personal Days

• 2 personal days in each calendar year


• 4 “executive leave” days in each calendar year

Insurance

• Health, dental, and life City pays


• Long-term disability City pays 50%


• Dependent insurance City pays 50%


• Vision insurance Paid by employee


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition

Reimbursed at 100% of State tuition

COLA or Wage Adjustment

Commission-approved at budget

Pension

The City of Wilton Manors is a member of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) for all new hires.

Salary

Potential merit increases of 1% to 3% annually based on performance evaluation (increase is subject to percentages set by Commission during the annual budget).

Fitness Center

Use of City’s fitness center after completing all required documentation