19 - Approve Thomas McMongile as the Fire Chief

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JOB DESCRIPTION FIRE CHIEF General Statement of Duties Under the general supervision of the City Manager, this position is responsible for the overall management of the Fire Department, which includes but is not limited to, developing policies and procedures, developing and implementing short-term and long-term department goals, creating and managing the budget, prioritization of needs, and allocation of resources. This position interacts regularly with other City departments, other public agencies, other emergency service agencies, community groups, news media and the general public. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Directs, plans, supervises, oversees, implements and organizes the financial management, operations, work flow and maintenance of the Fire Department for the protection of life and property, including firefighting, fire prevention, fire suppression, and fire investigation. • Develops and implements goals, priorities, policies, objectives, standards and procedures relating to the Fire Department, including regularly reviewing Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs). • Directs ongoing research into new municipal firefighting, fire prevention, fire safety, and fire investigation methods, technologies and trends and recommends implementation of programs and equipment to help the Fire Department achieve its objectives more efficiently. • Responds to major emergency incident scenes and takes command when appropriate. • Analyzes future personnel staffing needs and develops short and long-term plans to meet those needs with emphasis on retention. • Selects, promotes, motivates, evaluates, trains, and disciplines Police Department personnel consistent with applicable laws, civil service and the City's Personnel Policies and Procedures. • Supervises and monitors staff performance, ensuring that they are in compliance with City and department policies, procedures, ordinances and resolutions. • Develops and maintains an efficient complaint tracking system for the Fire Department, investigating issues, and responds to concerns. • Advises City Manager and Department Heads of Fire Department issues and solutions to address issues. • Works with the Chief of Police, EMS Director, and other City and non -City Emergency Management Staff in addressing matters of public safety. • Develops and maintains positive relationships with colleagues within the City Departments, peers in other emergency service agencies, minority and other community groups. • Coordinates additional and other assigned activities with other departments and outside