The Fire Chief is responsible for implementing the written or oral rules, policies, practices, or procedures (collectively, the “Rules") established by the Board, and carrying out the duties of the position in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, standards, and ordinances, including but not limited to the duties imposed by the Colorado Special District Act, C.R.S. §32-1-1002, applicable medical protocols, and applicable Fire Code(s) and Nationally Recognized Standards (collectively, “applicable laws”).

Work is performed with a wide latitude for independent judgment and action. The Board measures performance through actions observed within (and sometimes beyond) the scope of conferences, meetings, report work products, labor and management relations, financial stewardship, interpersonal interactions, and the overall success of the district’s programs and activities.

This position is “at-will,” which means the Board may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for no reason, subject only to the requirements of Federal and State law. Similarly, the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for no reason, without prior notice. If the district and the Fire Chief have entered into an employment agreement, the terms of the employment agreement will supersede any conflicting provision in this Job Description.

• Represent the district in a professional manner.
• Work with the Board to develop and implement the district's strategic plan to meet current and future community needs.
• Facilitate Board meetings and take action consistent with Board direction.
• Responsible for all district personnel and operations.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the key principles related to emergency medical transport and care.
• Responsible for ensuring the district's emergency services personnel proficiency in fireground tactics, strategy, and safety practices, including Nation Incident Management Systems (NIMS) theory and practice.
• Manage the comprehensive district program of fire prevention including inspection of diverse types of structures within the community.
• Provide direction and leadership for the development and delivery of effective training programs and continuously evaluate current training methods.
• Administer all applicable laws that impact district activities, including labor relations and personnel management policies and procedures, in collaboration with the district's attorney.
• Navigate politically sensitive and/or controversial issues and events in a manner aligned with the district's mission and culture.
• Engaged in continuous professional development through classroom, conferences, professional association involvement, networking, and other growth opportunities.

• Continually assess and promote the status of a positive organizational culture.
• Demonstrate strong embodiment of organizational values.
• Create a welcoming culture of belonging, accountability, and transparency.
• Build and strengthen relationships with all employees of the district.
• Foster an environment that values and employs the unique characteristics and abilities of each employee.
• Embody customer-driven values in all interactions and discussions with residents, vendors, other agencies, and district personnel.
• Implement a long-term leadership succession plan through professional development coaching that creates a pool of future leaders and update the Board annually on senior leadership development and succession planning.

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the Boards, district personnel, the public, partners, and other parties.
• Navigate training challenges utilizing best-in-class employment practices, tactics, and techniques in collaboration with other fire agencies.
• Cultivate a positive working relationship with the appropriate dispatch agencies.
• Maintain effective working relationships with neighboring fire districts, fire departments, and police departments.
• Participate in a leadership capacity with professional emergency services organizations, committees, and special teams at local, state, and national levels.
• Attend and make presentations, as needed, at local government council, committee, Board, and staff meetings on issues relating to the district.
• Foster relationships with key local and state elected officials in an ongoing effort to advance the district’s interests concerning legislation and policy development to best serve the community.
• Build and maintain strong, productive labor-management working relationships.
• Provide clear direction and support for the Public Information Officer’s activities.

• Prepare and submit an annual proposed budget to the Board summarizing the cost to administer and operate the district for the next fiscal year.
• Prepare multi-year projections of district budget estimates for long-term planning purposes.
• Participate in and/or review plans, technical reports, budget estimates, and proposed rules and regulations submitted by the Executive Leadership Team and supervisory personnel.
• Develop and update policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Guide the Executive Leadership Team in negotiating collective bargaining agreements with IAFF Local 2203, with direction from the Board.
• Prepare, review and/or approve specifications associated with Requests for Proposals for capital improvements projects, contract services, and apparatus purchases.
• Ensure effective controls and processes are in place for the acquisition of departmental materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Provide leadership support for the annual employee performance evaluation program and provide performance feedback to direct reports.
• Develop effective management systems for monitoring general trends and implications of changes in building construction codes, industrial processes, vehicle manufacturing (including EVs), manufacturing processes, and firefighting equipment, tactics, techniques, and apparatus.
• Complete and present an annual self-performance assessment to the Board regarding key accomplishments, progress toward goals, areas requiring improvement, and goals for the following year.