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CITY OF HAMILTON POSITION DESCRIPTIONClass Title: Fire ChiefDepartment: Fire DepartmentFire Reports To: MayorClass: Exempt Administrative/ Non-UnionDate: December 17, 2024GENERAL SUMMARYPerforms a variety of technical, administrative, and supervisory work in planning, organizing, directing and implementing fire prevention, suppression and emergency services to prevent or minimize the loss of life and property by fire and emergency conditions for the City of Hamilton and any entities that contract with the City for such services.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under the General Supervision of the Mayor.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDSupervises paid staff and other department staff, officers or volunteers either directly or through subordinate officers.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following:1.Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates fire and emergency services operations for the City and any entities that contract with the City for such services.2.Establishes policies, procedures, goals, objectives and priorities for the Department in order to implement directives from the Mayor or requests from the City Council or the Board of any entities that contract with the City.3.Plans and implements fire and emergency services programs for the City in order to better carry out the policies and goals including those set forth in any adopted plans.4.Reviews Department performance and effectiveness; formulates proposed programs or policies to alleviate deficiencies.5.Supervises and coordinates the preparation of an annual budget for the Fire Department; directs the implementation of the Department’s approved budget.6.Responds to alarms and may direct activities at the scene of emergencies as required.7.Serves as the chief representative in the incident command structure for the City and any entities that contract with the City when called upon by that entity.8.Conducts investigations of fires to determine the cause and origin of the fire, independently or with the assistance of the Montana Department of Justice Fire Prevention and Investigation Bureau, and initiates necessary fire reports.9.Supervises the inspection of fire hazards.10.Oversees the operation of Department training activities.11.Prepares and submits expenditure claims for approval by the Mayor, City Council, or Board of any contracted entity according to established procedures.12.Handles grievances, maintains Fire Department discipline and the conduct and general behavior of both paid and volunteer personnel; enforces Department policies according to applicable laws and established procedures.13.Prepares and submits reports to the Mayor and the Board of any entities that contract with the City regarding the Department’s activities as requested; prepares a variety of other reports as appropriate including the annual report of activities.14.Plans Department operations with respect to equipment, apparatus, and personnel; maintains a written inventory and roster and supervises the implementation of approved plans.15.Assigns personnel and equipment to such duties and uses as the service requires; evaluates the need for and recommends the purchase of new equipment and supplies; reviews specifications for new equipment.16.Meets and communicates effectively with elected and appointed officials, other Fire/EMS officials, community and business representatives and the public on all aspects of the Departments' activities.17.Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field; represents the Fire Department in a variety of local, County, state and other meetings.18.Responds to fire calls and performs the duties of command personnel as needed to assist partly paid and volunteer members.19.Serves as a member of various committees as approved by the Mayor and the Board of any entities that contract with the City.20.Coordinates development of personnel recruitment and promotional programs.21.Within established budgets, conducts and coordinates effective maintenance of all facilities and equipment owned and or managed by the City and any entities that contract with the City, including managing any capital improvement programs approved by the City and the Board of any contracting entities.22.Cultivates positive relationships with local, state, and regional partners and stakeholdersThe examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS1.High school graduate or high school equivalency diploma issued by the superintendent of public instruction or by an appropriate issuing agency of another state or of the federal government is required.2.Seven (7) years of experience in fire service work required, three (3) years of which must have been equivalent to fire captain or higher.3.Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200 and 300 courses required; Fire Officer 1 (MSUFSTA) or equivalent preferred. Must be able to complete ICS 400 course within one (1) year of hire.4.Education in fire science, personnel management, or related fields of fire and public services preferred.5.Three (3) years of experience in interagency coordination with structural and wildland protection agencies preferred.6.Experience working with other fire service organizations, cities, counties and other governmental agencies preferred.7.Must reside within a ten (10) mile radius from the center of the Hamilton Fire District.An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered to meet the desired minimum qualifications.NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES1.Thorough knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.2.Experience that exhibits a consistent pattern of participation, personal and professional growth, and increasing responsibilities.3.Working knowledge of first aid and resuscitation techniques and their application.4.Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, Department standard operating procedures, policies, and regulations.Skill in the operation of standard fire service tools and equipment.5.Working knowledge of organization and management of a volunteer fire department.6.Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel.7.Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.8.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.9.Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.10.Ability to effectively give and receive verbal and written instructions.11.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with paid and volunteer fire fighters, other employees, supervisors and the public.12.Ability to meet the special requirements listed below.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS1.Must be a citizen of the United States.2.Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older at time of hire.3.Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Montana Driver's License. Commercial Driver's License endorsement or certification of Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention Program (EVAP) without record of suspension or revocation in any state required within one (1) year of hire.4.Must be fingerprinted and may not have been convicted of a crime for which the applicant could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary.5.Must have ability to read and write the English language.6.Must pass a physical examination by a qualified physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse appointed by the City to determine if the applicant is free from any mental or physical condition that might adversely affect the applicant's performance of the duties of a firefighter as set forth in Department standards, including the tobacco free requirements described in Montana law.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USEDFire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, phone, including familiarity with software and technologies utilized by the Department.WORK ENVIRONMENTRegular work hours are generally eight (8) hour days, five (5) days a week, however, evening and weekend meetings are common and applicant must perform duties according to a flexible schedule established by the City and the Board of any contracting entity. Work activities vary widely and include office and administrative work, response to alarms, attendance at meetings, field and classroom training, and daily driving. Response to alarms may occur at any time.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to type, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.The employee must frequently lift and/or move heavy objects and must be able to lift sufficient weight to meet the physical demands set forth in Department standards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.SELECTION GUIDELINESFormal application; review of education and experience; appropriate testing; oral interview(s); reference check; final selection and pre-employment physical examination. Successful applicant must be fingerprinted and a search must be made of the local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record to determine eligibility for hire.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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