5.3. SR 06-20-1994
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ITEM 5.3.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
PAT KLAERS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DATE:
JUNE 16, 1994
SUBJECT: FIRE CHIEF JOB DESCRIPTION
Attached for your review is the proposed Fire Chief/Fire Marshal job
description. This new job description incorporates some of the comments
from Assistant Chief Jim Nystrom, some of the comments from Fire Chief
Russ Anderson, and all of the comments from the City Council. In addition to
these changes, some of the language in the original job description has been
cleaned up. In this regard, the word volunteer has been deleted throughout
the job description and only one reference is made to a "paid on call"
department. The current 2/4/91 Fire Chief/Fire Marshal job description is
also attached for your review.
e Also attached for your review is the advertisement for the Fire Chief position
that will be published in the Star Tribune Sunday newspaper for two weeks
and the Elk River Star News for two weeks. The closing date for receiving
applications is 7/8/94.
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P.O. Box 490 · 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
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Adopted Date:
Revised Date:
Position Title n Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
Department -- Fire Department
FLSA Status -- [x] Exempt
[ ] Non-Exempt
Summary Description
Coordinate administration and activities of the Fire Department for fire
protection, suppression, and prevention in the City of Elk River and other
jurisdictions that have contracted with the City of Elk River. Train and
supervise firefighters to ensure an efficient department. Survey building,
grounds, and equipment to determine departmental needs. Investigate cause
of fires.
Duties/Responsibilities
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Administration -- Coordinate fire department programs. Create and
manage department budget and review with City Administrator for
approval by City Council. Plan the staffing, organization, and function
of the personnel in order to ensure an efficient and effective program
for fire prevention and protection. Evaluate the fire department
training program. Establish and maintain Mutual Aid Agreements
with neighboring fire departments for response to emergencies as
needed. Establish and implement a public information program that is
appropriate for both the adult and youth population regarding fire
safety, prevention, and emergency activities.
2.) Fire Suppression n Maintain department in a continual state of
readiness in order to deal with emergency situations effectively. Direct
firefighters at scene of fires and emergencies. Evaluate fire prevention
and control policies by keeping abreast of new methods and
incorporate appropriate new methods in department's operation.
Maintain appropriate records on fire occurrences, equipment,
personnel, training, and all items relating to the fire department.
Investigate fire code complaints and issue corrective orders when
appropriate.
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Codes and Ordinances -- Coordinate with the City Building and Zoning
Department the enforcement of State and local fire codes when
building permits are issued. Review plats prior to approval of the plat
by City Council. Investigate fire code complaints and issue corrective
This Job Description Does Not Constitute a Contract of Employment.
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orders when appropriate. Coordinate any changes in the fire
department or fire code ordinances with the City Administrator and
City Council.
Ins-pections -- Develop and implement a fire inspection program to
ensure compliance with the Uniform Fire Code. Conduct and/or
supervise code enforcement and maintenance inspections of multi-
family, commercial, and industrial buildings, properties, and fire
protection systems.
Emerg-ency Preparedness Plan -- Serve as the City's Emergency
Preparedness Director. Establish procedures to respond to hazardous
material emergencies. Coordinate duties and responsibilities with the
City Administrator in order to effectively respond to an emergency
situation. Maintain and monitor the emergency warning sirens to
ensure adequate coverage in case of an emergency.
Budg-et -- Compile, prepare, and recommend to the City Administrator
the overall budget for the fire department. Monitor and control overall
departmental expenditures.
Other -- The duties and responsibilities enumerated above are not
intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other
duties or responsibilities that the City may deem necessary from time
to time.
Qualifications
1.) Education -- High school education or equivalent. (4 year college
degree desired).
2.) Specific Skills -- Ability to prepare and implement operating and
capital improvement budgets. Ability to effectively communicate with
the public, departmental personnel, city staff, City Council, and other
governmental agencies. Ability to prepare technical reports and
present reports to the city staff and City Council. Ability to provide
leadership and promote morale among the firefighters. Ability to
develop cooperative relations with the public. Knowledge of fire
fighting equipment practices, principles, methods, and techniques.
Knowledge of fire codes and fire prevention laws and regulations.
Computer skills desired.
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Experience -- Ten years training and experience with a paid on call fire
department desired.
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~_dopted Date: FED 4 1991
Revised Date:
Position Title -- Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
Department -- Fire Department
FLSA Status -- [x] Exempt
[ ] Non-Exempt
SumrnarvDescriDtion
Coordinate administration and activities of the Fire Department
.for fire protection, suppression, and prevention in the City of
Elk River and other jurisdictions that have contracted with the
City of Elk River. Train and supervise firefighters to ensure
efficient force. Survey building, grounds and equipment to
determine departmental needs. Investigate cause of fires.
Duties/Responsibilities
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..1.) Administration -- Coordinate volunteer fire fighter
program. Create and manage Department budget and review
with City Administrator for approval by City Council. Plan
the staffing, organization, and function of the volunteer
personnel in.order to ensure an efficient and effective
program for fire prevention and protection. Evaluate the
Volunteer Fire Department training program. Establish and
.maintain Mutual Aid Agreements with neighboring Fire
Departments for response to emergencies as needed.
2.) Fire SupDression -- Maintain Department in a continual
state of readiness in order to deal with emergency
situations effectively. Direct firefighters at scene of
fires and emergencies. Evaluate fire prevention and
control policies by keeping abreast of new methods and
incorporate appropriate new methods in Department's
operation. Maintain appropriate records on fire
occurrences,equipment, personnel, training, and all items
relating to the Volunteer Fire Department. Investigate
fire code complaints and issue corrective orders when
appropriate.
3.) Codes and Ordinances Coordinate with the City Building
and Zoning Department the enforcement of State and local
fire codes when building permits are issued. Conduct
periodic code enforcement and maintenance inspections of
buildings ~nd fire protection systems. Review plats prior
to approval of the plat by City Council. Inspect
residential buildings and properties.
This Job Description Does Not Constitute a Contract of Employment.
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4.) Eme~gencv P~epa~edness Plan -- Serve as the City's
Emergency Preparedness Director. Establish procedures to
respond to hazardous material emergencies. Coordinate
duties, responsibilities with the City Administrator in
order to effectively respond to an emergency situation.
Maintain and monitor the emergency warning sirens to ensure
adequate coverage in case of an emergency.
5.) Budget -- Compile, prepare, and recommend overall budget
for the fire department. Monitor and control overall
departmental expenditures.
6.) Other -- The duties and responsibilities enumerated above
are not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to
include other duties or responsibilities that the City may
deem necessary from time to time.
Oualifications
1.) Education -- High school education or, equivalent. (4~year
college degree'desired).
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Soecific Skills -- Ability to prepare and implement
operating and capital improvement budgets. ,Ability to
effectively communicate with the public, departmental
personnel, city staff, City Council, and other governmental
agencies. Ability to prepare technical reports and' present
reports to the City Staff and City Council. ' Ability to
maintain discipline and promote morale among the Volunteer
Firefighters. Ability to develop cooperative relations
with the public. Knowledge of fire fighting equipment
practices, principles, 'methods, and techniques. Knowledge
of fire codes and fire prevention laws and regulations.
3 .) Exper; enc~ '-- Ten years training and experience in
Volunteer Fire Department desired.
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FIRE CHIEF
The City of Elk River (pop. 13,000) is accepting applications for the
position of Fire Chief. The department has 35 volunteer members.
Elk River has an 87 square mile fire district on the NW fringe of the
metropolitan area and had 290 runs in 1993. The Fire Chief is
responsible for management of fire suppression, prevention, and
inspection activities and also serves as the Emergency Preparedness
Director. Desire experience in budgeting and community relations.
Administrative skills and technical knowledge are essential. Desire
ten years fire department experience, five as a command officer. A
degree in Fire Administration, Fire Science, Management or related
field is preferred; equivalent work experience with special training
and education is acceptable. Salary range $38,000 - $49,500.
Deadline for accepting applications is July 8, 1994. For application
and a job description, please contact the City Clerk, City of Elk
River, 13065 Orono Parkway, P.O. Box 490, Elk River, MN 55330-
612-441-7420. EOEIAAlADA
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