- Senior
- Bureau à Bastrop
About the Department
The City of Bastrop is seeking an experienced and dynamic Fire Chief to lead our Fire Department into the future. This is a unique opportunity to shape emergency services, foster innovation, and ensure the safety and resilience of our growing community. The Fire Department is a combination department responsible for providing fire protection services to over 10,000 residents within the 9 square miles of the city limits with one fire station that runs an average of 1,200 calls annually. The Department has 12 full-time paid firefighters and a volunteer force. Bastrop Fire Department promotes fire prevention and education, responds to fire, medical, and rescue calls. The Department's current fleet includes a 100 foot Platform Quint and Engine. If you would like an opportunity to be a part of a growing department and community, apply now to join the Fire Department Team!!
Under the general direction of the City Manager, the Fire Chief is responsible for planning, operations, growth, and development of the Fire Prevention Division. The position interprets and enforces the Fire and Life Safety Codes, provides technical assistance and recommendations to builders and developers, investigates fire cause and origin, identifies criminal activities related to fire cause and/or arson, preserves evidence, and testifies in courts. Participates in all emergency and non-emergency operations as deemed necessary.
Performs responsible management, technical and administrative work in developing and implementing a comprehensive fire prevention program. Under limited supervision, directs and manages the Fire Prevention Division's activities and employees; and assures the Department’s compliance with state and Federal laws and the public safety goals of the City.
This is the first level of inspections work. This position reviews plans, inspects, approves, or rejects all phases of public and private construction and improvements to assure compliance with plans, standards, specifications, codes and regulations, permits, and any special requirements. May recommend alternative solutions and issue correction notices or approvals as appropriate, compile reports, maintain logs and records, and perform related activities.
Acts as an investigator on fire scenes to determine cause and origin; enforces fire prevention codes; investigates fires; obtains and serves warrants; assists with direction of fire and rescue operations.
Position Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Organizes, plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates Fire Department operations.
- Establishes policies and procedures for Fire Department operations.
- Plans and implements fire activities, programs, and operations to better carry out the city’s policies and goals, focusing on recruitment and training.
- Reviews departmental performance and effectiveness; formulates programs or policies to alleviate deficiencies.
- Develops budget plans, projections, and justifications for annual budget for the Fire Department to present to the City Manager; directs the implementation of the department’s approved budget, controlling expenditures to stay within budget.
- Researches equipment needs, specifications, and costs; prepares and approves purchase orders and bid specifications with the approval of the City Manager.
- Plans departmental operations with respect to equipment, apparatus, and personnel; and supervises the implementation of such plans.
- Responds to alarms and directs activities at the scene of major emergencies, as required.
- Oversees the inspection of buildings and other properties for fire hazards and enforces fire prevention ordinances.
- Supervises the operation of departmental in-service training activities and encourages and assists personnel in getting proper training.
- Interacts and consults with the City Manager regarding overall management, staff motivation, staff morale, and policy development and implementation; cooperates and coordinates with other city department heads.
- Handles disciplinary issues, ensures appropriate conduct and behavior of staff to achieve program and service goals while monitoring safety and personnel issues.
- Meets with individuals, community groups, and leaders to determine needs and issues of the community.
- Elicits respect and trust through actions and leads by example.
- Complies with all written department and city policies and procedures.
- Develops strategic long-range plans to determine goals and objectives for the department.
- Develops, oversees, and implements new and innovative programs and services that emphasize creative problem solving in development of a volunteer workforce.
- Reviews proposed development and building plans with developers, builders, engineers and architects to develop strategies to meet all fire safety codes and monitors expansion of service provision.
- Attends City Council meetings to respond to officials and citizen concerns or to monitor direction of City Council policies and procedures.
- Prepares and submits monthly reports to the City Manager regarding the department’s activities and prepares a variety of other reports as appropriate, including an annual report of activities.
- Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field and maintain certifications.
- Represents the city Fire Department in a variety of local, county, state and other meetings.
- May serve as a member of an employee committee.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Knowledge of administration, management, and oversight of a municipal fire department that is comprised of volunteer Fire Fighters and paid staff.
- Knowledge of Federal, National, State and City Fire Codes and ordinances.
- Knowledge of fire prevention, suppression, and education methods, practices, and procedures for a variety of fire, hazardous materials responses, emergency management systems, emergency medical services and rescue operations.
- Knowledge of budget projection, development, management and justification practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and related equipment, hardware and software for development and tracking of fire safety, sprinkler systems inspections, annual reviews, and noncompliance issues.
- Skill in effective oral and written communications.
- Skill in conducting inspections and investigations and enforcing fire codes and regulations.
- Skill in responding to and managing emergencies and incidents.
- Skill in planning, developing and implementing department procedures and objectives for a paid and volunteer department.
- Skill in effectively developing, organizing, leading, supervising, and delegating duties to volunteers.
- Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.
- Prefer skill in instructing volunteers to obtain Basic certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
- Working knowledge of applicable federal laws, state statutes, and local ordinances.
- Working knowledge of principles and techniques employed in accident investigations.
- Working knowledge of report and record maintenance principles and practices.
- Skill in the operation of motorized vehicles under all conditions.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with superiors and the general public.
- Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper courses of action within the established framework of policies and procedures.
- Ability to learn the geography of the city and surrounding areas.
- Ability to maintain composure under emergency situations, and to work effectively under stressful conditions.
- Ability to exercise discretion.
Other Duties
Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
- Attends in-service training, as required.
- Cleans and properly maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
- Performs related work as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training and Licenses/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field, and at least ten (10) years’ firefighting field experience, five (5) of which were at a senior management or command level; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certification or eligibility for certification as a Fire Fighter II by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Additional certification as Instructor preferred.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical, psychological exam, criminal background, and MVR check.
- Must possess State of Texas Class B CDL license with an acceptable driving record to be maintained throughout employment.
- Completion of Head of Department Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection within 60 days of appointment.
- Required to complete all Incident Command Trainings.
- Must be fire inspector certified within one year of employment.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Retirement – TMRS - 7%, City matches 2 to 1 at retirement
- Health and Dental Insurance – for employee, provided at no cost (optional HSA)
- Basic Life Insurance - $50,000 policy for employee, provided at no cost
- Long Term Disability (LTD) – for employee, provided at no cost
- ALIGHT – Health Care Concierge
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off after 6 months
- Sick Leave – 8 hours per month
- All uniforms and gear provided
Other Qualifications
The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce. As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
**Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing/physical, and criminal background investigation.**
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