HomeMy WebLinkAboutComm No 0041.02 - Transmit Informational Materials - CA-24Douglass Shipman Adams
Chairperson
Jennifer Leilani Zelko-Schlueter
Vice Chairperson
Date: March 19, 2019
2018-2020
HAWAII COUNTY
CHARTER COMMISSION
To: Members of the Hawai`i County Charter Commission
From: Douglass Shipman Adams, Chair
Hawai`i County Charter Commission
RE: Transmitting Informational Materials Relating to CA -24
William Carthage Bergin
Michelle Galimba
Paul K. Hamano
Kevin D. Hopkins
Bobby Jean Akane Leithead Todd
Sarah H. Rice
Christopher John Imiloa Roehrig
Marcia A.K. Saquing
Donna Mae Springer
Please find attached informational materials relating to CA -24, submitted by
Commissioner Leithead Todd.
Should you have any questions, please contact our Commission Analyst, Jon Henricks.
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recruitment and selection process for the
Fire Chief for Fayetteville, North Carolina.
This brochure provides background
information on the City of Fayetteville, the
position, as well as the requirements and
expected qualifications for the position.
Candidates should apply by March 15, 2019
with resume, cover letter and contact
information for five professional references to
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consultant working with the City of
Fayetteville:
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PROFESSIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (POP. 210,000) - Fayetteville, NC is
one of the most family -friendly, patriotic, and diverse
communities in America. They are proud to be home to
Fort Bragg, the Army's headquarters for Airborne and
Special Operations forces, and Pope Air Field. It is also
home to the Army Forces Command making the 57,000
military, 11,000 civilian employees and 23,000 family
members one of the largest military complexes in the
world.
Located in Cumberland County, the City is more than 250
years old and steeped in history. The City's 100 square
miles include a historic downtown shopping area,
numerous historic sites, seven museums, three colleges
and universities, multiple entertainment venues, and
award-winning golf courses. The City is seeking
experienced chief officers with strong leadership skills as
candidates for its next Fire Chief.
The City is constantly growing, changing and supporting
more than 210,000 residents, making it the sixth largest
City in North Carolina. With a median age of 30.7,
Fayetteville is filled with the energy of young adults and
families with young children. Conveniently located within
a couple hours' drive of Myrtle Beach and other popular
east coast beaches, families can make day trips to the
ocean or they can head north to the scenic Blue Ridge
Mountains for a weekend of camping, fishing or hiking.
The Fire Department is staffed by 332 sworn personnel,
with a total budgeted staff of 339. The department
provides services from 17 fire stations with full Fire, EMS,
Community Risk Reduction, Aircraft Rescue and
Firefighting as well as Emergency Management and
Special Teams Operations. The department responded to
30,443 calls in 2018. The Department is accredited
through the Commission on Fire Service Accreditation
international, one of 258 departments nationally and one
of only 73 agencies with an ISO rating of "Class 1" rating.
The department has an operating budget of $29,305,622
(2019).
The successful candidate will provide:
• Leadership: Be dedicated to becoming an effective
leader and building collaborative and positive relation-
ships with other staff members and outside organiza-
tions in the region.
• Innovation: Provide fresh ideas for alternative service
delivery and forecasting for service calls and
improved response times as well as providing new
ideas for increasing diversity within the department.
• Enthusiasm: Provide focused energy and
enthusiasm for managing projects that require
involvement across multiple service areas and have a
true passion for service to the community.
Other desired attributes include:
• Desire to be part of a great team with a continued
focus on local and regional issues.
• A complete understanding of the Accreditation
process and how to successfully maintain
Accreditation.
• Strong background in providing leadership through
succession planning and mentoring.
Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree
in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Homeland
Security, or a closely related field from an accredited
college/university. Experience and demonstrated success
in a fire command leadership position are required. A
Master's Degree and 10 -years of supervisory experience
as a chief officer in fire department operations and
administration are preferred. Completion or enrollment
with a completion date in the National Fire Academy
Executive Officers certification is desired. The hiring
salary range for this position is $115,000 - $140,000
depending on experience/qualifications. The City of
Fayetteville offers an attractive benefits package.
Residency is required. Interested professionals should
submit resume, cover letter and contact information for 5
professional references by March 15, 2019 attention
Sarah McKee, Vice -President at www ,;.qovhilobs.corn.
Electronic submissions are required. THE CITY OF
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (POP. 210,000) — Fayetteville, NC is
one of the most family -friendly, patriotic, and diverse
communities in America. They are proud to be home to
Fort Bragg, the Army's headquarters for Airborne and
Special Operations forces, and Pope Air Field. It is also
home to the Army Forces Command making the 57,000
military, 11,000 civilian employees and 23,000 family
members one of the largest military complexes in the
world.
The City is constantly growing, changing and supporting
more than 210,000 residents, making it the sixth largest
City in North Carolina. With a median age of 30.7,
Fayetteville is filled with the energy of young adults and
families with young children. Whether walking the Cape
Fear River Trail, visiting Fascinate -U Children's Museum,
or attending one of the annual festivals or events, the City
offers year-round entertainment for everyone.
Conveniently located within a couple hours' drive of Myrtle
Beach and other popular east coast beaches, families can
make day trips to the ocean or they can head north to the
scenic Blue Ridge Mountains for a weekend of camping,
fishing or hiking.
The community has a rich history that goes back to 1762,
in the early days of America and was named after the
Revolutionary War hero, Marquis de Lafayette. Historical
landmarks are woven throughout the downtown shopping
area, connecting the past to the present and future. The
City also has significant state-wide attractions like the
Airborne Special Operations Museum and North Carolina
State Veteran's Park. The historic downtown offers quaint
specialty shops, unique dining venues, antique shops,
bookstores and the picturesque Fayetteville Market House
landmark.
The downtown will soon be home to a new Baseball
Stadium that will house the Single A+ Minor League
affiliate of the Houston Astros. This development will also
include the redevelopment of a historic hotel property into
new residential and additional mixed-use development
including a new high-end hotel and 90,000 square feet of
office space.
The growth in Fayetteville is expected to continue with the
construction of the 1-295 loop around the City. While not
all of the area is within the City limits, it is expected to spur
development at the interchanges as well as provide an
avenue for the development of additional commercial and
residential growth within the City.
Fayetteville is conveniently located in the south-central
part of North Carolina, on Interstate 95 and is 140 miles
east of Charlotte, 65 miles south of Raleigh and only 49
miles from Pinehurst, the American home of golf.
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SCHOOL SYSTEM/
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS DISTRICT - "The
School System of Choice" is the slogan of the
Cumberland County Schools District. CCS is the 5th
largest school district in North Carolina. All 51,000+
students are prepared through comprehensive PK -12
programming and extensive extra- and co -curricular
offerings. With Fort Bragg Army Base located within
school district boundaries, CCS works closely with military
students and families as they transition to and from Fort
Bragg. The District focuses on engaging students to
include emphases on attendance and customized learning
opportunities. CCS seeks to prepare students for college,
career and citizenship. Pre -Kindergarten through twelfth -
grade students are served in 52 neighborhood elementary
schools, 18 middle schools, 17 traditional high schools
and an alternative high school.
There are several colleges and universities that offer
residents the opportunity to further their education,
including Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville
Technical Community College, Methodist University, Miller
-Motte College and Carolina College of Biblical Studies.
MILITARY HISTORY —
FORT B GG AND POPE FIELD
In 1918, Congress established Camp Bragg, an Army field
artillery site named for the Confederate General Braxton
Bragg. An aviation landing field named after 1st Lt. Harley
H. Pope, whose JN -4 Jenny crashed in the Cape Fear
River, was added a year later. After five years, Camp
Bragg became a permanent Army post renamed Fort
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Bragg. Today, Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base
comprise one of the world's largest military installations.
Camp Bragg was established in 1918 when the Army
needed to expand its field artillery training facilities in
preparation for World War I. They chose this location
because it met the following criteria: a climate suitable for
year-round training and proximity to port and rail
transportation. Named for Confederate General Braxton
Bragg, a former U.S. artillery officer from North Carolina,
the camp became Fort Bragg in 1922 after Congress
decided all artillery sites east of the Mississippi River
should become permanent posts.
Fort Bragg's rich airborne history and tradition were
launched in 1934 with the first military parachute jump,
which used artillery observation balloons as platforms. It
wasn't until two decades later, however, that the post
became an airborne training site. Today, Fort Bragg is the
world's largest airborne facility with more than 56,000
military personnel. Widely known as the "Home of the
Airborne," Fort Bragg houses the 82nd Airborne Division,
assigned here in 1946 after returning from Europe, and
the XVIII Airborne Corps, reactivated here in 1951.
The Psychological Warfare Center - now the U.S. Army
Special Operations Command - was established here in
1952. USASOC now oversees tens of thousands of
Special Operations Soldiers stationed and deployed
across the globe. The command's Fort Bragg contingent
includes the U.S. Army Special Forces Command, U.S.
Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and
School, U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command,
3rd Special Forces Group, 4th Military Information Support
Group and 95th Civil Affairs Brigade.
Fort Bragg is also home to the 1st Theater Sustainment
Command, 44th Medical Brigade, 16th Military Police
Brigade, 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade and the U.S.
Army Parachute Team — The Golden Knights.
Home to the 440th Airlift Group and 43rd Airlift Wing, along
with Air Force Special Operations and training units. Pope
Army Air Field, formerly known as Pope Air Force Base,
has played a leading role in the development of U.S.
tactics and air -power throughout history. Missions at
Pope range from providing airlift for Airborne and Special
Operations Units to humanitarian missions flown all over
the world.
The War Department officially established Pope Field in
1919, and it ranks as one of the oldest installations in the
Air Force. It is named after First Lieutenant Harley Halbert
Pope who was killed on January 7, 1919, when the JN -4
Jenny he was flying crashed into the Cape Fear River.
Original operations included photographing terrain for
mapping, carrying the mail and spotting for artillery and
forest fires.
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND
RECREATION
With such a rich and storied history, the greater
Fayetteville area can boast a range of museums. These
facilities showcase the history of Southeastern North
Carolina and highlight Cumberland County's role in wars
dating to the American Revolution. They feature local
historical artifacts, exhibits and artwork and even provide
educational space for children to explore. One example is
the Museum of Cape Fear where visitors can enjoy the
rich history of the Tar Heel state, including learning about
Native Americans, European settlements, slavery, plank
road, steam boating, the Civil War and more in the
Fayetteville area. In addition to permanent exhibitions
and a changing gallery, exhibits on naval stores, early 19th
Century domestic life, transportation, and folk potters are
featured. Other attractions include Arsenal Park, the
remnants of the Fayetteville Arsenal, and the restored
Victorian residence of Edgar Allen Poe a businessman in
the 1880's; not a writer.
The many arts and entertainment options sprinkled
throughout the greater Fayetteville area provide endless
hours of delightful experiences and cultural enrichment.
Art galleries, concert venues and theaters are just a
sample of what the area has to offer its visitors. In the
former old site of the US Post office and public library, the
building houses the Arts Council. The Arts Council
Galleries feature local and regional artists. The group
hosts numerous free art events for the community and
visitors alike such as monthly Fourth Friday and Market
Days events, the annual Dogwood Festival in April, the
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annual International Folk Festival in September, A
Dickens Holiday during the holiday season and other
visual art exhibitions.
A new stadium, home to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers,
the minor league A+ affiliate of the Houston Astros, will
open in April 2019. This will anchor over $125 million in
public and private investment in the downtown including
new residential units, a new hotel, class A office space,
and several new restaurants. The stadium is also already
reserved to host the Big South Conference championship
baseball tournament for the next three years.
With the mild winters, seasonal springs and summers and
stunning autumns, visitors have the freedom to explore all
year long. Offerings include trails, playgrounds, nature
centers, ballfields, biking trails, lakes, water parks and
more. Visitors and residents enjoy numerous outdoor
activities at various golf courses in the area such as
Baywood Golf Course and Anderson Creek Golf Course.
Additionally, the All-American Trail along the perimeter of
Fort Bragg offers various types of outdoor activities as
well as fantastic natural views of the area.
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FAYETTEVILLE AWARDS AND
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Most Innovative City - Fayetteville received the Most
Innovative City award by Governing Magazine. They
were named the top -performing City overall in the 2018
Equipt to Innovate national survey of American cities.
Equipt to Innovate is an integrated, collaborative
framework anchored in seven key characteristics of
high-performance government — being dynamically
planned, broadly partnered, resident -involved,
race -informed, smartly resourced, employee -engaged and
data -driven. Fayetteville was among the top six cities in all
but one of the report's seven criteria. The City was also
recognized as the top performer in employee
engagement.
New Transit Center - The Fayetteville Area System of
Transit (FAST) opened its new FAST Multimodal Center in
November 2017. The new center replaces a temporary
transfer site FAST has used since 2003. The $12.6 million
Center includes a 34,000 square foot facility and 16 bus
bays with covered passenger loading areas. The new
center will also serve Greyhound, Southeastern Coach
and MegaBus and is located one block from the
Fayetteville AMTRAK station.
Police Department - The Police and Communications
Center has received numerous accreditations and awards
in the past year. They include: The Police Department's
Forensic Unit - International Organization for Standardization/
International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC)
17020 Forensic Inspection Agency accreditation; CALEA
Gold Standard Award with "excellence" distinction
sanctions the professionalism and standards displayed by
the department's men and women and places the
Fayetteville Police Department in the highest tier of
accredited law enforcement agencies in the country; and
the Fayetteville -Police Communications Center received
its TRI -ACE Accreditation from the International
Academies of Emergency Dispatch. Fayetteville
Communications is the 14th Communications Center in
the world to obtain the prestigious TRI -ACE accreditation
and is only 1 of 2 TRI -ACE accredited centers in the
State.
Fire / Emergency Services - Fire Station 12 opened in
May 2018 replacing the previous station built in 1956. The
$3.56M station is more centrally located to the residents it
serves and is one of 17 stations to serve residents across
the City. Since 2011, the Fire Department has been
accredited through the Center for Public Safety Excellence
(CPSE) Commission on Fire Accreditation International
(CFAI). The CFAI program is a comprehensive
self-assessment and evaluation model that enables fire
and emergency service organizations to examine past,
current, and future service levels/performance and
compare them to industry best practices. The City has
now achieved an ISO rating of "1" which is quite difficult to
achieve, but more importantly allows businesses and
residents to have lower insurance rates.
Fayetteville Regional Airport - The Fayetteville Regional
Airport received a $10 million grant to expand the terminal
building. The grant is part of an overall $30 million project
to renovate and upgrade the terminal built in 1969 which is
supported by grants and revenues and not through
taxpayer dollars.
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Hurricane Matthew and Florence - The City
experienced considerable damage from Hurricanes
Matthew and Florence. Though the public safety staff was
well prepared, Hurricane Matthew rattled the community
and damaged many important parts of its infrastructure.
City staff was able to acquire recovery dollars and
continues to work on recovery projects. Fayetteville
received over $23 million in Community Development
Block Grant and Disaster Recovery funding for
homeowner recovery, small rental repair, multi -family
rental housing and community recovery, which includes a
Homeless Day Center. They also received over $8 million
to assist residents with acquisition/reconstruction of their
properties and for tree and debris removal from multiple
creeks within the City.
CITY GOVERNMENT
The City of Fayetteville is organized under the Council/
Manager form of government. The Fayetteville City
Council is an elected body consisting of nine Council
members and a Mayor. The Mayor is elected at large. All
Council members are elected from individual districts.
Among other duties, the Mayor and Council appoint a City
Manager who is responsible for the day-to-day operations
of the City, translating policy decisions of the Council into
action, developing the annual operating budget and
managing all department directors. City Council, City
Manager and staff have communicated their desire to
provide excellent customer service to the residents
Fayetteville's population has grown rapidly from 53,150 in
1970 to the estimated 210,000 today. Much of this growth
occurred through annexation subsequent to a 1983
change in state law. The City annexed 27 square miles
and 46,000 residents in 2005 alone. The City is currently
100 square miles of incorporated land.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Mission of the Fayetteville Fire/Emergency
Management Department is commitment to the
preservation of life, property, and the environment in our
community through effective public education, fire code
enforcement, and emergency response. They are
dedicated to achieving customer satisfaction while serving
with R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: Responsibility, Ethics, Stewardship,
Professionalism, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Commitment and
Teamwork.
The Vision Statement of the Department is: By utilizing
the talents of diverse and dedicated workforce, the
Fayetteville Fire/Emergency Management Department will
be recognized as a regional leader acclaimed for our
progressive nature and service attentiveness as we strive
to improve the quality of life for all citizens and visitors of
the City of Fayetteville. We will consistently plan and make
use of ever-changing technology and state if the art
equipment to be an organization to which all others will
benchmark their efforts. The Fayetteville Fire/Emergency
Management Department is a unique department that is
embodied with over 200 years of tradition, experience,
leadership and growth. It is one of the oldest
organizations in the state.
Senior Management of the department consists of the Fire
Chief, two Deputy Fire Chiefs and four Assistant Fire
Chiefs. In total, the department operates with 339
budgeted personnel manning 17 Fire Stations strategically
located throughout the City. The department is divided
into five divisions: Community Risk Reduction, Emergency
Management, Emergency Response Services, Fire
Administration, Planning and Research and Fire Training
and Development.
A snapshot of annual incidents is as follows:
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Challenges and Opportunities
The Fire Chief can expect to work closely with the Fire
Department Personnel and City management team on the
following:
• Diversity — With recent and future retirements within
the department, the department continues to look at
ways to increase diversity within the workforce. This
position will be charged with continuing to evaluate
the efforts for increasing diversity through its
recruitment programs as well as public education.
Public education will provide guidance and insight for
future applicants of the Fire Department. Continuing
to build a strong working relationship with Ft. Bragg
may also prove to be an avenue to increase diversity
within the department.
• Growth and Facilities - The City is expected to see
continued economic growth with the 2021 forecasted
completion of 1-295, an outer loop around the City.
Originally prompted to provide direct access to 1-95
from Fort Bragg, the outer loop will provide investment
opportunities as well as growth potential for the City.
This growth will lead to an increase in population as
well as demand for additional services provided by the
department. The Fire Chief will be instrumental in the
analysis of future station locations, and agreements
with surrounding jurisdictions, to maintain and/or
improve response times and to justify new station
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• Emergency Management - Fayetteville has recently
seen the impact of two hurricanes and undoubtedly
will see additional natural disasters at some point in
the future. The City desires to have continuous
training and improvements to its Emergency
Response Planning for natural and man-made
disasters. The new Fire Chief will continue to improve
the emergency response planning for the department
as well as provide innovative ideas for increasing
public awareness and training.
• Service Demands - As with most cities the size of
Fayetteville, City has seen an increase in its homeless
population which does result in additional calls for
service. The new Fire Chief will be expected to bring
innovative ideas for serving the homeless population
and addressing their needs as well as the needs of
the entire community.
• Performance Measurement - The next Fire Chief will
need to be committed to continuing the robustness of
the City's performance measurement program and
elevate its use and meaningfulness, as measures may
be tied to departmental and employee performance
goals. This will also include the ability to develop
performance matrix and evolve them as the City
continues to evaluate emergency response services.
• Special Events — With the construction of a new
baseball stadium in downtown, there will continue to
be an increase in the number of special events per
year which have an impact on public safety and other
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City services. The Chief must collaborate with other
City Departments and with the community to articulate
impacts of events and to balance those impacts with
other services that must be provided by the
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CANDIDATE QUALIFICATION
CRITERIA
The City is seeking highly professional candidates who
are passionate about local government. The following
education, experience, management, and leadership
criteria have been identified by the City Manager and City
staff as important skills and abilities for the candidates to
possess and demonstrate.
Education and Experience
• Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in
Fire Science, Emergency Management, Homeland
Security, Public Administration or related field from an
accredited college or university. Command level
leadership training such as Fire Officer Certifications,
Executive Fire Officer, Staff and Command, Chief Fire
Officer and/or a Master's Degree are desirable.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in the fire/
emergency management service with increasing
responsibility in a command position is required.
• Have an in-depth understanding and a demonstrated
record of utilizing modern technology, operation
techniques, methods and practices relating to fire
suppression, fire prevention and inspection, emergency
medical service, hazardous materials, confined space
rescue, training, public education and administration/
management in a progressive fire protection/service
organization.
• Have demonstrated leadership and management
skills with a track record of an inclusive management
style that seeks input from employees throughout the
organization. Be committed to engaging members of
the executive team and employees in the development
and implementation of goals and objectives.
• Have experience with the rules and regulations for
establishing a community's ISO rating and the ability
to forecast any changes required to maintain an ISO
rating of "Class 1". Have experience with Fire
Department accreditation and the processes required
to maintain this accreditation. Have experience in and
a commitment to training and developing staff
members at all levels of the organization, empowering
employees to reach their true potential; have specific
experience in succession planning.
• Have experience in mentoring and leading a changing
organization, with the ability to assist employees
newly promoted to command positions; and possess
the ability to formally and informally monitor the
morale of the organization as turnover occurs and
new command staff members are appointed.
• Be comfortable in developing and administering the
department's budget and with handling or overseeing
other administrative duties. Knowledge of funding
mechanisms available to Fire Departments and the
ability to creatively appropriate funds to best efficiently
use department allocations.
• Be skilled in public and media relations, capable of
openly and honestly articulating the department's
position to residents and the media, community
groups and organizations; appreciate the need for
regular and prompt communication of information to
these groups; follow a policy of full disclosure in public
presentations; have an attitude of complete
transparency with respect to operations.
• Have successful personnel management including
performance evaluation, grievance processes and
promotion and discipline, with a record for fairness in
dealing with all employees; become personally
acquainted with the department's employees. Be
comfortable advocating for employees when
appropriate.
• Establish, execute and administer departments
policies and procedures, rules and regulations. Also
have the ability to recognize when these policies and
procedures need to be revised to meet changing fiscal
and operational guidelines established by the City
Manager's Office.
• Have experience in developing positive, cooperative
and supportive relationships with other fire
departments and agencies at the local, state and
federal level, as well as creating partnerships with
other public and private entities that can better utilize
shared resources.
• Be proactive, anticipatory and innovative, and can
develop and implement creative strategies when
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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.
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• 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.
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BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham is a beautiful and diverse city that offers something for
everyone. The largest city in Alabama, Birmingham has a population
of 212,000 and is the heart of a metro area of over 1.1 million.
At the height of the nation's manufacturing age, Birmingham
grew so fast in population, it was labeled the "Magic City." Today,
Birmingham has retained that magic as it continues to see its
economy, finance and banking center, world-class higher education,
civic innovation, medical research, and healthcare grow. In 2018,
Birmingham saw $278 million in capital investments, the largest on
record.
Birmingham is consistently listed among the nation's most livable
cities with a lively downtown, A -list performers, a burgeoning loft
community, and more green space per capita than any other city
in the nation. In 2018, Money Magazine named the city's 19 -acre
Railroad Park the best park in Alabama. The city's 1,040 -acre
Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve is the second largest urban nature
preserve in the country.
Birmingham's world-class culinary scene has been ranked No. 1 on
the list of America's Next Hot Food Cities. Its notable restaurants,
chefs and breweries continue to collect national awards and a
dedicated following. Everything from meat -and -three eateries, coffee
houses and fine dining to burgers, barbecue and bakeries can be
found in this city, which has been labeled a travel destination for its
"ramped -up food culture."
Besides its food, it's easy to see why Birmingham has been named
one of the 11 Great Travel Destinations in the United States.
Places such as the Birmingham Zoo, Vulcan Park & Museum, the
Birmingham Civil Rights District, the Birmingham Museum of Art
and Sloss Furnaces offer activities packed with entertainment and
history for every age. Over at Red Mountain Park, zip lines, rope
swings and treetop challenges offer sky-high adventures.
When it comes to sports, people in Birmingham love the adrenaline
that competition brings. Every year, Barber MotorSports Park hosts
the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, which is the signature event
of the INDYCAR circuit. At Regions Field, cheering fans and the
crack of a baseball bat against a ball fill the air as the Birmingham
Barons play. Hundreds of runners from around the world compete in
the annual Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend, which has helped
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raise millions of dollars for local charities. And every year, thousands
of people visit Legion Field for the Magic City Classic, which is the
nation's largest HBCU classic.
While Birmingham is full of longtime sporting traditions, it's also a
place where new ones are made. In 2019, the new Birmingham Iron
football team and the Birmingham Legion soccer team kicked off
their seasons. And in July 2021, the city will welcome more than
4,000 athletes from 100 countries for the World Games.
Birmingham's low cost of living, high quality of life, shopping
opportunities and culture of diversity have created a great place
to work, play, and raise a family regardless of one's race, religion,
gender, age, or orientation. This city embraces, values, and
celebrates diversity while it also exudes classic Southern charm,
genuine hospitality and a spirit that makes one feel like they are right
at home.
With all of this going on, it's no wonder the slogan: "It's Nice to Have
You in Birmingham," has stuck through these years.
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A MESSAGE
FROM THE MAYOR
MAYOR RANDALL L. WOODFIN
As the mayor of Birmingham, I want to thank you for your interest in the
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service fire chief position.
Every day, the fire fighters at our 31 stations selflessly put their well-being
aside to protect others. While residents sleep at night, they are awake,
knowing that at the sound of an alarm, they're ready to rush into action.
While others flee from danger, they instinctively run toward it.
This is what courage looks like.
Our fire department is full of brave souls willing to do whatever it takes to
make another person's day better. Whether it's fighting a fire, hosting a fire
expo, saving a life or mentoring children, our fire fighters strive to keep our
community healthy, informed and safe.
In November 2018, our department secured a Class 1 rating from the
Insurance Services Office for its fire protection. Such a rating can lead to
lower insurance rates for homes and businesses in the Magic City. This
accomplishment is just one of countless achievements the department has
made through the years. We have award-winning employees, including the
city's only nationally -ranked arson dog, Alma.
If you are new to Birmingham, you will discover that we are a city focused
on putting people first. If you are familiar with the city, I encourage you to
reflect on the many reasons people love this area. We have award-winning
restaurants, exciting entertainment districts and world -changing historic
sites, just to name a few. We are a city of builders from the steel mills of the
past to the start-ups of the present. We are a city on the move, propelled by
a progressive spirit.
That progressive spirit can be found in our first responders. They do this
work because they were born for this. They were born to make a difference.
They were born for greatness. They were born to be heroes. And I'm
incredibly proud of them.
Again, thank you for considering Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service,
where pride, bravery, and commitment are practiced daily.
ABOUT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
MOTTO
Excellence Through Service
CORE VALUES
LEAD - Lead by example. Know the job. Do the work.
EDUCATION - Knowledgeable and educated personnel are
the most valuable resources.
ACHIEVE - Set goals to achieve greater success.
DUTY - Do what is right, no matter how painful or
unpopular it is.
EMPOWER - Give those under your command the
confidence to make a positive difference.
RESPECT — Respect for others shows that you care.
SELFLESS — Give your best to those who are in need.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service is dedicated to
providing rapid, reliable, professional emergency service to
the citizens and stakeholders of Birmingham.
We accomplish our mission through education, risk
reduction, fire suppression, emergency medical service and
other non -emergency activities.
We actively participate in our community striving to
efficiently and effectively utilize all resources at our
command to meet the needs of those we service.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department (BFRSD)
is a combined fire and emergency services department
that responded to 66,774 emergency incidents during
2018. BFRSD currently operates out of 31 Fire Stations,
located throughout the City of Birmingham, organized
into 4 Battalions, utilizing 29 engines, 2 trucks, 5 quints,
2 heavy rescues, 1 medium rescue, 19 ALS transport
units, 2 hazardous materials and 2 decon units. These
responses include 8,952 fire responses. The Department
protects a population of 212,237 that covers 163 square
miles comprised of residential, commercial and high-rise
residences and 40,680 businesses 24 hours a day, seven
days a week, 365 days a year. There is an additional
population that the Department protects through mutual
aid agreements in the Birmingham metropolitan area that
totals 1,128,047. In addition, the Department provides
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) protection to
the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport that
currently operates 114 flights daily.
The Department consists of 702 operating budgeted
positions; of which, 659 are uniformed firefighters
committed to eliminating threats to the lives, safety and
property of Birmingham citizens and to those who visit our
great city. Additionally, BFRS Department has an additional
twelve (12) Firefighters not funded in the operating budget.
These twelve (12) Firefighters are funded through a FEMA
SAFER grant.
JOB DESCRIPTION: FIRE CHIEF
The Fire Chief is responsible for developing and
implementing the strategic direction for the Birmingham
Fire and Rescue Service Department. Through strategic
initiatives, the Fire Chief is responsible for planning and
organizing the various activities and operations of the
stations within the Fire and Rescue Service Department
to ensure effective and responsive services are available
to all citizens and neighborhoods. This includes tasks
related to serving the public safety needs of a growing,
diverse population; overseeing the efficiency and safety
of the department's personnel; establishing procedures
to address both fire responses and patient transports in
the Birmingham metropolitan area, along with Aircraft
Rescue and Fire Fighting services; forging valuable and
collaborative relationships with the community and local,
regional, and federal agencies; leveraging sophisticated
technology and analytics to identify and manage fire
trends; and creating and implementing new programs to
face developments in fire administration. The Fire Chief
formulates and executes a broad range of policies and
procedures, establishes short- and long-term financial
plans, works collaboratively with internal and external
parties, establishes management practices and processes
that ensure the accomplishment of performance standards,
and provides technical supervision.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
AND BACKGROUND
When recruiting for the Fire Chief position in the City of
Birmingham, the focus is on finding people who have the
following types of GENERAL and SPECIFIC experience
and background:
Degree Requirements
Possesses a bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Fire
Administration, Emergency Medical Services, Business
Administration, Public Administration, Psychology,
Sociology, or related field
Specific Experience
1. Held role with significant senior command (e.g.,
Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief, Battalion Chief,
Division Chief, District Chief) in an urbanized fire
department or agency
2. Experience working in a fire department or agency
that provides emergency medical transport services
3. Knowledge of federal, state, and/or local laws, rules,
and regulations and experience maintaining and
enforcing them
4. Experience with, and/or knowledge of fire
operations, including fire prevention, fire
communication and dispatch, training and
safety, emergency medical services, operations,
administrative services, and logistics
5. Experience evaluating and adjusting firefighting
and fire administration techniques to meet evolving
trends and community needs
Experience managing a work unit
1. Experience as a third -level executive supervisor (i.e.,
oversees a supervisor of a supervisory position) in a
fire department or agency
2. Responsible for setting goals and making key
decisions for an organizational unit
3. Managed a budget for an organizational unit
4. Responsible for evaluating the performance of those
within an organizational unit
Experience implementing and monitoring work unit
strategy
1. Responsible for leading a concrete substantial
change effort
2. Developed and implemented a strategic initiative
3. Responsible for managing and delivering results on
several high-level projects at the organizational unit
level
4. Experience developing policies and procedures for
an organizational unit
Experience interacting with key internal and external
stakeholders
1. Experience working in a high stress environment
involving multiple constituents
2. Responsible for a function that delivers services to
internal and external customers
3. Held roles involving forging positive interpersonal
working relationships
4. Responsible for the development and growth of
multiple others (e.g., coaching activities, formal
mentoring)
5. Responsible for delivering complex communications
to multiple parties (verbal and/or written)
Experience working in environments that require
adherence to high professional and ethical standards
1. Demonstrates a track record of ethical professional
behavior
2. Demonstrates a track record of understanding and
respecting the practices, customs, and values of
people from different backgrounds, perspectives,
and cultures
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AND BACKGROUND
When recruiting for the Fire Chief position in the City of
Birmingham, it is also ideal to find people who have the
following types of GENERAL and SPECIFIC experience
and background to the extent that the below experiences
and background are identifiable:
Degree and Certification Preference
1. Possesses an advanced degree (e.g., master's)
Fire Science, Fire Administration, Emergency
Medical Services, Business Administration, Public
Administration, Psychology, Sociology, or related field
2. Possesses certification from executive fire services
development program (e.g., Executive Fire Officer
Program, National Fire Service Staff and Command
Course, etc.)
3. Possession of an Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) Certification (e.g., EMT, EMR, Paramedic,
etc.)
Specific Experience
1. Held a leadership role within a fire department or
agency that provides emergency medical transport
services
2. Experience engaging with citizens or the community
on large scale civic projects or matters
3. Experience incorporating diverse viewpoints and
addressing the needs of diverse individuals through
policies, procedures, and/or personal action
4. Experience leveraging sophisticated technology to
improve firefighting methods
5. Experience working with and developing relationships
with local and/or national media agencies
6. Experience analyzing and interpreting statistical data
7. Demonstrates a track record of staying abreast of
current trends and developments in firefighting and
fire administration
Experience managing a work unit
1. Engaged in concrete personal development
activities (e.g., formal programs, taking on stretch
assignments, integrating a development plan into
daily activities)
2. Held roles in which they have delegated important
responsibilities to others
Experience implementing and monitoring work unit
strategy
1. Responsible for guiding the implementation of an
innovative solution (e.g., organizational process,
product)
Experience interacting with key internal and external
stakeholders
1. Held roles in which they were responsible for
resolving conflicts and driving consensus
2. Responsible for completing a negotiation at work
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Qualified applicants should submit applications and
resumes online by visiting www.jobsquest.org. It is
requested that applicants submit applications by
April 5, 2019. Applications will be screened against criteria
provided. The City of Birmingham has tentatively scheduled
a full-day Assessment Center on May 9, 2019 for those
named as finalists.
For more information, please contact:
Britney Sudana
Britney.sudana@jccal.org
205-582-6590
Adrienne Wormley -Davis
wormleydavisa@jccal.org
205-716-2693
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