FIRE CHIEF/FIRE MARSHAL

Salary: $99,000 to $119,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Position generally starts at the beginning of the scale

Opening Date: July 24, 2025

Closing Date: July 28 ,2025

Reports to: City Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

POSITION SUMMARY

Supervises and coordinates the preparation and presentation of the annual departmental budget; reviews departmental performance and effectiveness; formulates department’s programs and/or policies to alleviate deficiencies. Prepares a variety of reports for the City Manager, City Council and state and local authorities; plans departmental operation with respect to equipment, apparatus and personnel; supervises the implementation of such plans; assigns personnel and equipment to such duties and uses as the service requires.

Supervises the inspection of residential and commercial establishments to ensure their compliance with fire regulations and investigation of fire causes and origins. Educates the public as to fire prevention practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Evaluates the need for and recommends the purchase of new equipment and supplies. Meets with elected or appointed officials, civic and social groups and business representatives and the public on all aspects of Fire and EMS services. Attend conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field. Visits the fire scenes to ascertain the conditions and activities surrounding the incident.
  • Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates fire and rescue operations; establishes policies and procedures for the Fire Department. Plans and implement fire and rescue programs for the City to better carry out the policies and goals.
  • Directs in-service training activities; handles grievance; maintains departmental discipline and the conduct and general behavior of assigned personnel.
  • Advises on fire safety procedures and enforces the district’s adopted codes and ordinances and ensures the codes are compliant with local, state, and federal laws. The Fire Marshal will perform fire inspections and plans examining/review for District occupancies.
  • Conducts fire/arson investigations (evidence collection, photograph, interview, fill out reports, surveillance, court testimony etc.) and conduct follow-up investigations.
  • Responds to fire incidents as needed; conducts investigations and analyses to determine additional fire prevention cause and origin of fire; prepares analytical reports to reveal findings. Prepare inspection records and technical letters pertaining to recommendations and violations.
  • Inspect and test fire protection and/or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
  • Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered. Ensure corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
  • Participate in SOG development and review.
  • Oversee the operations of plan reviews, inspections, and code compliance for the district.
  • Participate in development and administration of departmental budget, goals and policies. Monitor and control expenditures to meet budgetary goals.
  • Attending meetings with department heads and other federal, state and local agencies serves as liaison with other agencies for prevention, investigations or other resources.
  • Fight fires where necessary and perform emergency management functions as needed.
  • Performs related duties as required. Fire Chief/Fire Marshal. Citation authority, arrest authority.
  • Code Compliance and investigations
  • Manage Fire Department Training Division

Miscellaneous Duties:

Counsel’s children and juveniles who have problems with fire, work with various community organizations. Research laws and information to develop ordinances. Maintains certification through training.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must meet minimum requirements for:

  • TCFP Head of Department or eligible within 1 year of hire date.
  • TCFP Advanced Structural Fire Fighter or above
  • TCFP Fire Instructor 2 (eligible for TCFP Instructor 3 within 1 year of hire date.)
  • TCFP Fire Officer 2 (eligible for TCFP Officer 3 within 1 year of hire date.)
  • TCFP Fire Marshal
  • TCFP Advanced Fire investigator or above
  • TCFP Advanced Fire Inspector or above
  • TCFP Plans Examiner
  • TCFP Advanced Arson Investigator or above
  • TCOLE Peace Officer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention and emergency medical services, principles, procedures, techniques and equipment. Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, departmental standard operating procedures and regulations. Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment.

Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel. Ability to perform at work requires good physical condition. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions. Ability to effectively give and receive verbal and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public. Clean employment history free of any workplace infractions related to harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class C Driver’s License required, Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards established by the City of McLendon-Chisholm. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical demands are primarily sedentary. Light lifting (up to 50 lbs.), walking, standing (for extended period when teaching). Work performed may cause fatigue of eyes and other facilities because of continuous use of microcomputers. During call outs may be exposed to infectious diseases, adverse weather conditions.

SELECTION PROCESS

Position requires a resume and cover letter (letter of interest) for consideration of an application.

Please submit via e-mail to cityadminstrator@mclendon-chisholm.com.