1. Oversees and supervises the daily functions and activities of the Fire Prevention and Community Safety Division.
2. Critiques calls for ways to improve services and responses.
3. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
4. Conducts risk analysis with available data and identifies information trends, target risks, gathers community input, and available resources, so that a risk profile and management solutions are developed.
5. Identifies and prioritizes professional development needs within the division given jurisdictional requirements, so that professional development requirements are established.
6. Attends Planning and Zoning Commission meetings as scheduled or required.
7. Coordinates with city staff regarding plan review for development of site plans.
8.  Manages and monitors work performance by directing subordinate supervisors or administrators, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed.
9. Establishes a budget, given the available resources, so that roles and responsibilities of the Fire Prevention and Community Safety Division can be implemented within organizational goals and objectives.
10. Has the ability to consolidate information and data from a variety of sources for short and long-term planning purposes; forecast staffing, capital, and budgetary needs to support the roles and responsibilities of the Fire Prevention and Community Safety Division.
11. Establishes an organizational structure to include both existing and future staff positions. Establishes roles and responsibilities within the Fire Prevention and Community Safety Division that are consistent with the overall organizational structure. Maintains relationships and functions that meet the needs of stakeholders.
12. Participates in policy development and implementation. Provides input and recommends changes to existing policy as necessary. Requires participatory management skills that support team efforts and quality process when interacting with others outside the City.
13. Completes assigned special projects in area of expertise or as assigned.
14. Administers all activities that are handled at the division level.
15. Responds to requests and inquiries from the general public, other Department personnel, and other City Departments.
16. Coordinates with Senior Staff to provide coverage during non-business hours.
17. Completes administrative duties including but not limited to:
    1. Reviewing records and reports of all incident responses or investigations as necessary.
    2. Maintains and analyzes data, records, and documentation of all activities for assigned division.
    3. Approving recurring documentation such as timesheets for personnel and monthly reports.

• Managerial
  Receives administrative directions. The employee normally performs the duty assignment within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. Total end results determine effectiveness of job performance.Advanced reading
  Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial
  reports, and/or legal documents. Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

  Advanced math
  Ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operation methods, and functions of real and complex variables. Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

  Advanced writing
  Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques. Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

  Supervisory / Organizational Control
  Work requires managing and monitoring work performance of a department including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals and realigning work and staffing assignments for the department.

  Complexity
  Work is widely varied, involving analyzing and evaluating many complex and significant variables. City-wide policies, procedures, or precedents may be developed and/or recommended.

  Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills
  Decisions regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended. Interaction with others outside the City requires exercising participative management skills that support team efforts and quality processes.

• Exhibits the ability to provide effective leadership.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and City fire and life safety codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Knowledge of administration and management of a municipal fire department.
• Knowledge of inspection, plan review and approval for commercial and multi-family buildings.
• Knowledge of enforcement, investigation, evidence preservation, court testimony practices, and procedures related to criminal arson activity.
• Knowledge of fire prevention and suppression procedures for a variety of fire, hazardous materials responses, emergency management systems, and rescue operations.
• Knowledge and skill associated with operating specialized communication equipment.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and related hardware and software for development and maintenance of safety inspections, annual reviews, and other documentation.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.
•  Ability to exercise sound judgment and rational thinking under stressful and/or dangerous circumstances.
• Ability to evaluate various options and alternatives and choose an appropriate and reasonable course of action.
• Skills in effective oral and written communications.
• Skills in implementing Department procedures and objectives.
• Skills in effectively supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff.
• Skills in resolving customer complaints and concerns.

Required Education, Experience and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Fire Science, Fire Protection, Emergency Management, or related degree and 8 years’ experience in a fire department to include one year in a supervisory role.
• Must possess the following certifications through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP):
  1. TCFP Advanced Firefighter or higher
  2. TCFP Fire Instructor II or higher
  3. TCFP Fire Officer I or higher
  4. TCFP Advanced Fire Inspector or higher
  5. TCFP Arson Investigator
  6. TCFP Fire Officer IV*
• *Must be obtained within 2 years from hire and Pro-Board Fire Officer IV will satisfy the TCFP Fire Officer IV requirement.
• Must possess the following certification through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education (TCLEOSE):
  1. Peace Officer license
• Must possess the following certifications through FEMA:
  1. Certified completion of NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.

Position requires applicant to pass a credit check and a Federal/National criminal background investigation.

$668,388 Fire Prevention and Community Safety

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