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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the next City of Arlington Fire Chief position should be a collaborative , team oriented leader with an open , transparent , inclusive , and engaging communication style . They are a resourceful , accountable and creative manager adept a developing solutions through partnerships , strategic planning and fiscal stewardship . They have an entrepreneurial mindset and an ability to develop unique and innovative solutions to complex challenges . Other qualities include :
• Experience working with a municipal fire department with 200 + members .
• Experience working with labor associations and experience with labor negotiations , such as Meet & Confer process .
• Experience operating two-person squad response for medical emergencies a plus .
• Knowledge of the principles of administration , organization , personnel management and budgeting , as applied to a fire department .
• Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of modern firefighting and emergency equipment / apparatus .
• Knowledge of theories , principles , and methods , as applied to fire suppression and prevention operations .
• Knowledge of federal laws and national / international standards , issues , and trends as applied to the fire service and emergency medical services .
• Skill in dealing with divergent personalities diplomatically and effectively while not being deterred from offering professional counsel and leadership .
• Skill in planning , directing , and monitoring operations involving the Fire Department and the Emergency Operations Center .
• Ability to set a positive example of competence , professionalism , energy , and work ethic to the organization and community .
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective communication with Fire Department and other City personnel , local officials , other firefighting agencies , the community , the media and the public .
• Ability to recognize or identify the existence of problems and generate or conceive new or innovative ideas or solutions to those problems .
• Ability to plan , organize , monitor , and evaluate subordinates to accomplish unit objectives .
FIRE CHIEF | CITY OF ARLINGTON , TEXAS