Comm No 0041.02 - Transmit Informational Materials - CA-24

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Fire Chief involving the department; be someone who can make difficult decisions and stand behind those decisions. • Be a self-starter who has the vitality and energy to motivate and lead others; be someone who seeks and enjoys a challenge. Characteristics, Traits, and Abilities oNAM • A results -oriented manager who will hold true to the Mission of the Department and who can work effectively through others to accomplish the work of the department and all of its divisions. • A leader who is flexible to adapt to any situation. A leader who is honest and of upmost integrity. A leader who is committed to the safety and security of all members of the Fayetteville Fire Department. • An advocate of teamwork, the Chief must ensure open and honest communications with the City Manager and be forthcoming with information the Manager needs to be effective in this work. The Chief must be able to work in a dynamic, fast -paced environment, and for a City Manager with very high expectations of staff. • A Chief who is willing and able to work under sometimes stressful conditions; providing strong and effective leadership in such situations is necessary, as is a commitment to employee development and training. • The Chief should be an anticipatory leader with a vision of the future. A leader who provides vision and then delegates and empowers staff to achieve department goals and objectives. • A proponent for strategic planning and achieving the strategic planning goals as set forth in the department's strategic plan and offer other innovative ideas to achieve the goals of the department. • A proponent of diversity and the understanding of the importance of having the workforce reflect the community it serves and the experience and commitment to further diversifying the workforce at all ranks. • Be an articulate and an effective communicator, both orally and in writing; be someone who is comfortable listening to and talking with a wide spectrum of people, often serving as the "face" of the department; create an environment where staff members are completely comfortable seeking out the Chief to discuss potentially difficult situations or problems. • A manager with proven ability to communicate effectively orally, in person, by telephone and in writing through documents and computerized technologies. • A leader who is level-headed, listens to staff, agrees to disagree and does not hold a grudge. • A leader who has the ability to form and maintain effective relationships with elected officials, co-workers and customers. A leader who desires to know staff, their families and is respectful of the tenure of many of the department's employees. • Residency is required.