City of Marietta, GA

Municipal government delivering city services

Fire Chief

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Full-timeMarietta, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Possess a Bachelor of Arts degree in management, public administration, or a closely related field that provides the knowledge and skills for successful job performance; a master's degree is preferred.
Meet all Marietta and Georgia Firefighter standards, certifications, and requirements, including achieving and maintaining Firefighter certification and AEMT and CPR certifications.
Possess knowledge and experience as an instructor related to various topics within the fire service.
Possess a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience as a certified Firefighter/AEMT with experience in fire suppression and rescue, including a minimum of five years at the level of Commander or higher.
Maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
Maintain physical condition according to department standards.
Have thorough knowledge of current personnel management and training practices; professional fire and emergency management; professional standards for effective fire department management and operations; fire code regulations and inspection procedures; City and Department policies and procedures; City roads and the location of water mains and hydrants; and fire alarm and water systems.
Have advanced knowledge and skill in applying firefighting and rescue equipment, including extrication tools, repelling devices, ropes, and air bags, and current techniques and practices.
Have knowledge and skill in administering emergency medical care and CPR.
Have advanced knowledge of fire and smoke behavior hazards from various construction materials, petroleum, and chemical products, and of chemistry, mechanics, and hydraulics related to fire science.
Have skill in interpreting and implementing policies and procedures; preparing accurate and concise technical reports; using a personal computer to obtain information, complete reports, and send email; maintaining effective working relationships with department and City personnel, personnel in other jurisdictions, and professional firefighting associations and organizations; responding to citizen inquiries and complaints; developing and promoting positive community and public relations; and managing emergency situations, making critical decisions quickly and professionally.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Direct, plan, and implement Fire Department goals and objectives, and integrate and deploy department resources effectively to achieve the department’s mission and objectives.
Direct and evaluate executive and management staff, and direct professional, technical, and support personnel in the operation and administration of fire suppression, rescue, training, information management, and prevention programs.
Ensure all department divisions work together effectively and use human, physical, and financial resources efficiently.
Provide professional direction to the department through Fire Deputy and Assistant Chiefs, Fire Commanders, and Lieutenants, and maintain a positive work environment across locations.
Develop and administer the department’s budget consistent with department and City goals and financial management policies; monitor expenditures; establish financial controls; research funding sources; draft grant proposals; and administer grant funding.
Respond to large-scale fire and medical emergencies as needed to direct the emergency scene and coordinate fire and rescue personnel, police, other emergency crews, and personnel from other jurisdictions as circumstances require.
Direct maintenance and repair programs for facilities and equipment to ensure their proper operation.
Evaluate personnel proficiency and identify training and development needs to maintain a prepared workforce with personnel ready to assume leadership roles.
Perform executive and administrative duties as a member of the City’s executive management team.
Evaluate department policies and implement changes or initiate new policies as needed.
Maintain current competencies and direct the development, enhancement, and maintenance of competencies for assigned management, fire, rescue, and specialized personnel.

Rate of Pay: Based on Qualifications
Status: Open Until December 18, 2026

Under the executive direction of the City Manager, the Fire Chief plans, organizes, directs and controls fire suppression, emergency services, fire prevention, fire training and rescue for the City of Marietta. This position performs in an executive capacity providing for the safety and welfare of the City and the public through the effective direction of all Fire Department programs, activities, stations, personnel, apparatus, equipment, supplies, and facilities.
The Fire Chief directs large-scale fire or emergency scenes, marshalling fire and rescue personnel and equipment, determining and executing the best strategy for rescue of any victims and the mitigation of damage to property.
Work requires mastery of fire suppression and containment, rescue and emergency medical care for fire and accident victims as well as executive management skills
The Fire Chief works a 40-hour workweek. Work is both mentally and physically challenging as work involves exposure to hazardous situations

Essential Job Functions:

Directs, plans, implements all Fire Department goals and objectives; ensures the effective integration and deployment of all department resources to achieve the Fire Department’s mission, goals and objectives.
Directs and evaluates executive and management staff; directs the work of professional, technical, and support personnel in the operation and administration of fire suppression, rescue, training, information management and prevention programs for the City.
Ensures that all divisions within the department work together effectively to ensure optimum performance and efficiency in the use of human, physical and financial resources.
Provides professional direction of the department through Fire Deputy and Assistant Chiefs, Fire Commanders and Lieutenants; ensures that a positive work environment is maintained in all locations.
Develops and administers the department’s budget consistent with department and City goals and in compliance with City financial management policies; monitors the expenditure of funds and establishes systems and procedures for financial management to ensure proper budgetary and financial controls; researches possible funding sources, drafts grant proposals and administers grant funding to provide resources to support department initiatives and programs.
Responds to large-scale fire and medical emergencies as needed to direct the fire or emergency scene including direction of fire and rescue personnel, police and other emergency crews, which may include personnel from other jurisdictions according to the demands of the situation.
Directs maintenance and repair programs for facilities and equipment to ensure proper maintenance and operation at all times and under all circumstances.
Evaluates the proficiency of department personnel, identifies training and development needs to ensure a well-prepared workforce with personnel ready to assume leadership roles at all levels.
Performs executive and administrative duties as a member of the City’s executive management team.
Evaluates department policies and implements changes to existing policies or initiates new policies as needed.
Maintains current competencies and directs the development, enhancements, and maintenance of current competencies for assigned personnel in management and in fire and rescue as well as specialized areas of assignment.

Competencies for Successful Job Performance:

Thorough knowledge of current personnel management and training practices.
Thorough knowledge of professional fire and emergency management and of professional standards for effective fire department management and operations.
Advanced knowledge and skill in the application of all firefighting and rescue equipment including extrication tools, repelling devices, ropes, air bags, and current techniques and practices.
Knowledge and skill in administering emergency medical care and CPR.
Advanced knowledge of fire and smoke fire behavior hazards from various construction materials, petroleum and chemical products.
Advanced knowledge of chemistry, mechanics, and hydraulics related to fire science.
Thorough knowledge of fire code regulations and inspection procedures.
Thorough knowledge of applicable City and Department policies and procedures; skill in interpreting and implementing policies and procedures.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
Skill in preparing accurate and concise technical reports.
Skill in operating a personal computer to obtain information, complete reports and send e-mail communications.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with department and City personnel as well as personnel in other jurisdictions and professional firefighting associations and organizations.
Skill in responding to citizen inquiries and complaints; developing and promoting positive community and public relations.
Skill in managing emergency situations, in a calm and professional manner to include ability to quickly make critical decisions.
Ability to maintain physical condition according to department standards.
Thorough knowledge of City roads and the location of water mains and hydrants. Knowledge of fire alarm and water systems.

Job Requirements:

Possess a BA degree (Masters preferred) in management, public administration or a closely related field that would provide the necessary knowledge and skills for successful job performance.
Meet all Marietta and Georgia Firefighter standards, certifications and requirements to include achieving and maintaining Firefighter certification and AEMT and CPR certifications.
Possess knowledge and experience as an instructor related to various topics within the fire service.
Possess a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience as a certified Firefighter / AEMT with experience in Fire Suppression and Rescue, to include a minimum of five years at the level of Commander or higher.
Maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License

Disclaimer
Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen, and background inquiry.

About the Company

City of Marietta, GA

Municipal government delivering city services

Marietta provides local government services to residents and businesses, including utilities (Marietta Power & Water), sanitation, road maintenance, parks, public safety, and planning and economic development. Services are delivered through city departments overseen by a City Manager under a Mayor-Council-Manager form of government. It differentiates itself through integrated service delivery, a clear governance structure, and active economic development programs that support both large employers and small businesses. Its goal is to provide reliable services, maintain infrastructure, ensure public safety, preserve the community’s character, and foster local economic growth.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Marietta, GA
Founded: 1834

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