Fire Chief
Job in
Williston, Williams County, North Dakota, 58801, USA
Listing for:
City of Williston
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-10
Job specializations:
-
Management
Operations Manager, Healthcare Management, Program / Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Fire Chief
The Williston Fire Department is seeking a dedicated and community-driven Fire Chief to lead the agency!
Summary
The Fire Chief provides administrative and operational direction for all department functions, activities and personnel. The leadership of the Fire Chief will include reviewing the general operation of the department to determine efficiency; providing direction on major projects or problem areas; planning for the future; developing and implementing policies and procedures; and providing policy guidance. Regular duties comprise of strategic planning, directing, and controlling all fire department activities including the purchase of equipment, preparation and management of annual budgets, and the assignment of personnel.
The Fire Chief consults with the City Administrator and designated portfolio Commissioner regularly but works independently to oversee the department.
Supervision Received
City Administrator
Supervision Exercised
Assistant Chief of Operations, Assistant Chief of Administration & EMS, Fire Department personnel
FLSA Status
Exempt
Essential Job Functions
Develop and implement department strategic plans; recommend, develop, and administer policies and procedures; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility to staff; coordinate, plan, and direct the department’s strategic work plan; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.Supervise the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, operations, facilities, fire apparatus, and equipment; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments, as appropriate; maintain contracts and memorandum of understanding; recommend appropriate service levels.In conjunction with Finance and Administration the Fire Chief is responsible for identifying, pursuing, administering, and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal grant programs, including general oversight, proper documentation and adequate reporting of all grant funding.Directs core services such as fire suppression, EMS response and may assume command at major incidents.Establish goals, develop strategic plans, implement policies, and provide overall leadership to the department.Regular communication and collaboration with City Officials, City of Williston Departments, Williston Care Flight, Williams County Emergency Management, mutual/automatic aid agencies, and other pertinent third-party groups.In conjunction with City Administration, partner agencies and media personnel, the Fire Chief serves as an official spokesperson in the event of larger scale emergency incidents, operational events, and matters of public interest.Prepare and submit reports to City Administrator and City Commission, as requested and needed.In conjunction with Human Resources, the Fire Chief will oversee all personnel functions including hiring, promotion, discipline, training, and grievance handling.Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.Maintain ISO ratings, CPSE accreditation, among other industry standards that impact the community.Responsible for long-range capital planning including facilities and equipment lifecycle planning, in coordination with the City’s capital improvement planning process.Must be able to exercise some independent judgement and critical thinking skills.Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.Be physically present in attendance at the worksite.Perform other duties as assigned.NOTE:
The functions and duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and reflect the general details necessary to describe principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and…
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