EDMOND

CITY OF EDMOND FIRE CHIEF CITY OF EDMOND FIRE CHIEF PROFILE

The City of Edmond, Oklahoma seeks a highly motivated, Edmond operates 5 fire stations across the City’s 90 square miles. experienced and visionary fire service professional to serve Services provided by the Fire Department include fire suppression, as the next Fire Chief. This is an exceptional opportunity to , basic and advanced emergency medical services, provide leadership and management to the City of Edmond hazardous materials response, accident response, rescue and a Fire Department in one of the most progressive city lake marine unit. Departmental front line apparatus and specialty governments in the United States. teams include (3) engine companies, (2) companies, (1) ladder company, (1) heavy rescue, (1) heavy rescue boat, (3) brush Edmond is an increasingly diverse city with a rich, rewarding pumpers, (1) 3500 gallon tanker/tenders, (1) 2500 gallon tanker/ quality of life and tremendous community spirit. A mere 20 tender, regional hazmat response unit/team, regional technical minutes north of downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, rescue response unit/team and dive rescue team. Edmond Edmond offers all of the advantages of a small community Fire is also home to a 52 acre Regional Fire Training Center. with the nearby cultural and entertainment resources of The Department has maintained an Insurance Services Office a big city. classification of 2/4/10. The total operating fire budget, including capital improvements, for FY 2016/2017 was $17.7 million. The THE DEPARTMENT Fire Department has successfully operated the twenty-four hour, seven day per week service within the revenues designated for The City of Edmond Fire Chief is responsible for planning, the Fire Public Safety Limited Tax Fund. organizing, and directing the activities, operations and staff of the Fire Department. This position reports directly to the City The Fire Department has a strong commitment to safety and Manager and provides key leadership to the Fire Department public education. Each year the Fire Department conducts a that has a proud history of operational effectiveness and service very successful Citizen’s Fire Academy. The Fire Department has to Edmond residents. Under the Chief’s direction are 2 Deputy a 1.6 acre Children’s Safety Village. The village is complete with Fire Chiefs, 116 sworn personnel, of which 84 are EMT’s, 32 are a city park, buildings, streets, traffic lights and vehicles. Children Paramedics, and 5 general employee’s as shown below: learn fire, traffic, water, pedestrian and other personal safety skills from uniformed , police officers and public works Rank / Title No. of Positions employees. Chief 1 Deputy Chief 2 In addition to responding to fires and other incidents within the Assistant Chief-Prevention 1 city limits of Edmond, there are automatic aid agreements with Assistant Chief-Training 1 several volunteer departments that border our response district Assistant Chief-EMS 1 and mutual aid agreements with all the departments in the 3 Oklahoma City metro area. Fire Prevention Specialist 4 Assistant Training Officer 3 Despite the current local and national economy the Fire Assistant EMS Officer 1 Department has not laid off any staff or closed any fire stations, 15 maintaining current levels of service. Fire Lieutenant 9 Fire Apparatus Driver 24 The City recognizes the International Association of Fire Fighters /Relief Driver 14 (IAFF), Local 2359, as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent Firefighter 40 of the sworn fire employees. Administrative Support 5 THE CITY GOVERNMENT

The City operates under the Council-Manager form of government established by Home Rule Charter. The Council consists of a mayor, elected to two-year terms, and four Council members representing each of the City’s four wards elected at-large for staggered four- year terms. The Mayor and Council are the policy making and legislative body, and appoint the City Manager who is responsible for management of municipal government on a day-to-day basis.

Edmond is a full service City with a total of 746 full and 46 part time employees and a total budget for Fiscal Year 16/17 of $298 million. The financial forecast projects an all-funds The City relies on the three sales taxes approved by local voters in balanced budget over the next five years. The benefits, incentive 2000, including the Public Safety sales taxes for police and fire programs and career opportunities result in a low turnover rate operations and the capital improvements sales tax. The sales tax of approximately 6.29 percent. Longevity is at an all time high for police is cent, ¼ cent for fire, and the capital improvements with approximately 84 percent of the employees having five or tax is ¾ cent approved in 1996. Two-thirds of all General Fund more years with the City. revenue (66.8% of $52,032,414) is dedicated to fire and police operations. Through the first half of Fiscal Year 16/17, the City of Edmond has experienced sales tax decline of 2% from Fiscal Year 15/16 The municipal government uses approximately 33 citizen-based collections for the year. boards, commissions, and task forces to assist in critical decision making. The City is focused on attracting high technology with its related industries, and retail and light industry while still providing a quality life style for its residents.

THE COMMUNITY The City of Edmond is located immediately north of Oklahoma City and the cities share a common boundary. Edmond is considered the most innovative and progressive metro suburban community, and was named by Money magazine as the Best Place to Live in Oklahoma. The City is best known for its award winning schools, its commitment to parks and recreation, well-attended parades and festivals, and strong community emphasis on quality of life issues. The City places a great emphasis on arts and culture and the role of special events. It is a friendly, energetic, and an innovative community. Edmond, Oklahoma, one of the fastest growing cities in the southwest, is a progressive and increasingly diverse city. A high level of citizen confidence in City government resulted in the passage of two successive continuation of sales tax initiatives to invest in Edmond’s future. The City’s commitment to providing quality services is reflected in the consistently high ratings on citizen surveys. Edmond, a growing suburb with a population of approximately 90,000, has a committed active citizenry. The city limits cover 90 square miles; the Edmond school district covers 130 square miles. Major interstate highways I-35 and I-44 serve Edmond, with I-40 located 14 miles to the south. Edmond is a community full of families attracted by the reputation of the Edmond Public School District. Edmond is the site of the University of Central Oklahoma and borders the Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts. CANDIDATE PROFILE

The Chief will be a key member of the Edmond senior management team. This position first of all requires highly developed people skills. Also requires, technical skills, polished communication and presentation skills, the ability to perform under pressure, the capacity to meet deadlines, and the ability to develop and maintain credibility and trust with the Department and City staff, the public and cooperating agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. The ideal candidate for this position will possess the competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities described below:

• Be an individual with a strong sense of self who demon- • Have a commitment to mentoring, training, staff develop- strates the highest levels of personal and professional ment and involvement, while valuing employee input into integrity and behavior and who leads by commitment, decisions and developing the leadership for tomorrow’s example and ethical standards. Department. • Being a leader who can promote a diverse and inclusive workforce as well as provide equitable access and services • Will be astute politically without engaging in politics to residents. and display impeccable character, candor and professional • Lead the department in exploring new and innovative reputation. ways that maximize operational efficiencies. • Have a background that will demonstrate a record of • Have in-depth knowledge and experience in the outstanding professional accomplishment and the ability management of municipal fire departments, along to maintain productive professional relationships with with significant operational experience in the various elected officials, peers, staff and collective bargaining units. ranks of a fire department as his/her career has • Possess outstanding communications, negotiation and progressed. management skills. • Have proven ability to manage staff resources within • Demonstrate professional resolve, strength of character the confines of a collective bargaining agreement, Civil and resilience in the face of criticism or challenges. Service system, and an annual operating budget. • Manage its personnel, budget, programs and activities EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE with an eye for continuous improvement to meet the needs of the community. A minimum of six years of fire service management experience • Have a strong and visionary style of leadership, both at a command staff level of a municipal fire department (plus a engaging and personable, emphasizing the needs of minimum of three years actual experience as a paid firefighter Edmond’s internal and external customers. Ability to based on state pension law). A Bachelor’s degree or above in fire establish and maintain highly effective, collaborative science, public administration, or a related discipline is preferred. working relationships with elected officials, City An equivalent combination of education and experience may be administration and managers, employees, the media considered. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of fire and citizens. department operations and management, public administration • Have a proven track record in creating cohesive teams, of local governments, and knowledge of best practices in the establishing a strategic direction, developing momentum, management of municipal fire and emergency medical services, motivating staff, and managing change, along with the and the principles and practice of emergency preparedness and ability to create strategic long-term plans. disaster response. The successful candidate will have completed • Be committed to leading change, willing to make ICS/NIMS training. Advanced training such as the National tough, often unpopular, decisions that benefit the organiz- Academy Executive Fire Officer (EFO) and/or the Oklahoma ation, maximize its human and equipment resources, Executive Fire Officer Leadership Program (EFOLP) is preferred. and provide the best possible services to the residents National Certification as a Fire Officer I/II is also preferred. and businesses the Department protects. • Operate as a decisive leader willing to collaborate with staff while remaining responsible and accountable for the final decision. OKLAHOMA PENSION REQUIREMENTS Reference: Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System - www.ok.gov/fprs CITY OF EDMOND CORE VALUES • The candidate shall meet the age, agility, physical and other eligibility requirements required by law to become a member of the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System ACCOUNTABILITY (“the System”). COMMUNICATION • Candidates applying for Fire Chief shall have had at least three (3) years actual experience as a paid fire fighter. (Actual CUSTOMER SERVICE experience may include out of state fire fighter experience.) INCLUSION • Candidates may apply for Fire Chief if he/she is under the age of 45 INNOVATION • or already a member of the System; INTEGRITY • or he/she has retired from a municipal fire department PROFESSIONALISM in the State of Oklahoma, unless member participated in the System’s deferred option plan (Plan B). TEAMWORK COMPENSATION Starting salary range is $102,673 to $154,010 with the starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. A city issued vehicle and city business cell phone or cell phone TRUSTWORTHY SERVICE allowance, is provided, as well as an attractive benefits THROUGH CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT package. Benefits include a self-funded group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance package, 11 paid holidays per year, generous vacation and sick leave plans, pension plan, supplementary retirement plan, longevity bonus and other benefits and incentive programs. CITY OF EDMOND LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS HOW TO APPLY For additional information on this exceptional opportunity, please contact Lisa Goodpasture, Human Resources Director • Earn trust and respect by always speaking the at 405-359-4687 or [email protected]. truth and leading by positive example.

Position will remain open until filled. First review of cover • Create an environment of openness and sharing letters and resumes to occur after February 24, 2017. of ideas to encourage employee engagement and empower them with confidence. Confidential cover letters and resumes should be sent to: • Present your viewpoint and disagree when needed. However, once a decision has been made, own the City of Edmond final decision. Human Resources Department • Be willing to make a tough decision and deal with PO Box 2970, Edmond OK 73083 the issues in a timely manner. Fax: 405-359-4688 • Recognize the big picture of city operations E-Mail: [email protected] beyond your direct areas of responsibility. • Seek partnerships with other city departments OR and outside agencies.

Candidates may apply online at www.edmondok.com/jobs • Communicate with your team and ensure the water of knowledge and understanding gets RESOURCES to the end of the row. • Challenge your team to answer these three City of Edmond Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce questions: www.edmondok.com www.edmondchamber.com o What is the core service I provide? Edmond Economic Edmond Schools o What is my role in the organization? Development Authority www.edmondschools.net o What keeps me from doing my job better? www.eeda.com

The City of Edmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Edmond does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, political ideas or disability in employment of the provision of services. EDMONDOK.COM