PROVO CITY FIRE CHIEF Provo City Corporation Full-Time Exempt Position
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY Provo is the third largest city in Utah with a population of 5,000. Located about 43 miles south of Salt Lake City along the scenic Wasatch Front, Provo is the seat of Utah County. The City is bordered on the east by the majestic Wasatch Mountains and on the west by serene Utah Lake. Although covering 44 square miles, the City has successfully maintained a small town feel with tree lined streets and historic neighborhoods. Provo is the home of Brigham Young University (BYU), one of the largest private higher education institutions in the United States. Established in 875, BYU has a student enrollment of 33,000, and creates a diverse environment for the community by offering a number of amenities to Provo residents, including museums, cultural performance centers, and sporting events. Provo is the second largest metro area in the state and is a focus area for technology development in Utah and is a key operational center for Novell, NuSkin Interational, Intermountain Healthcare, Morinda, and Ancestry.com. Provo is ranked # for Business and Careers (Forbes. com; June 202); and is the # most optimistic city (Gallup-Healthways; March 20 & 202). The City is also home to a thriving entrepreneurial community and several business and industrial parks. The municipal airport recently added commercial service along with its general aviation service. Provo s historic downtown is only a short drive from the airport and has a variety of shops, restaurants, and professional services. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your time in Provo, including easy access to Provo Canyon, Utah Lake, and City and state parks. Numerous outdoor activities are available including hiking, skiing, biking, fishing, and water sports. The City is also home to the Peaks Ice Arena, which served as a venue for the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics in 2002. In the summer, the City is host to one of the nation s largest Fourth of July celebrations. # FOR FASTEST JOB GROWTH IN THE NATION BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
PROVO FIRE AND RESCUE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Provo Fire & Rescue has provided fire protection and emergency response since 890, and today is a modern, professional, all-hazards response organization. Provo Fire & Rescue provides a variety of emergency and non-emergency services, including fire, paramedic transport, hazardous materials, rescue, fire prevention services, and public education. The men and women of Provo Fire & Rescue are highly-trained professionals and are proud to serve the citizens. Their mission is to provide professional quality service with dedication and pride. Provo Fire and Rescue has 80 personnel and a department budget of $9.3 million. 80 54 5 5 3 personnel firefighter/paramedics fire captains battalion chiefs office staff emergency mgt coord deputy chief chief CITY ORGANIZATION Provo City operates under a Council-Mayor form of government. The executive branch of the government consists of a full-time Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, and the administrative departments and officers. The legislative branch of the government consists of the Municipal Council, having seven (7) members. The Mayor and Council Members are elected positions with four (4) year terms of office. Provo City has,400 employees and an annual budget of $97.9 million. City departments include: Administrative Services, Community Development, Energy, Fire, Legal, Library, Mayor s Office, Parks and Recreation, Police, Public Works, and Redevelopment. The Fire Chief reports to the Mayor. CANDIDATE PROFILE The successful candidate will bring a solid background in management in fire and emergency services, a high degree of ethics and integrity, an ability to relate effectively with professional firefighters, department staff, other city leaders, elected officials and the public, and a strong commitment to maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Provo. The candidate will also have strong communication skills, a personality which engenders confidence and trust, and a clear sense of direction as to what needs to be done to take a very effective department to even greater levels of accomplishment.
KEY EXPECTATIONS IN FIRST YEAR The new fire chief in Provo will be asked to work closely with department staff and professionals to continue a focus on effective emergency response, fire prevention and education, and emergency management. A major focus in the coming year will be on improving and streamlining development review in coordination with other city departments involved in the process. The chief will be asked to develop plans to help further current efforts at professional development and succession planning in the department and to develop and support continuing training efforts. Emergency management will continue to be an important priority of the new chief and efforts to expand public education and to refine the city s emergency plans and training of key staff will be part of the new chief s focus in the first year. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor s degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field; and five (5) years of fire command experience, providing a comprehensive range of fire safety, urgent rescue, emergency management, and emergency medical services; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience [substituting each one year of post-secondary education/training for six months of experience]. Experience in budget management, fire program planning, community relations, and workforce management is required along with a lawful Utah driver s license. The following certifications are suggested in order to effectively perform at this level: State of Utah certification as a Fire Officer II and Fire Instructor II (or equivalent); CPR certification and an advanced first-aid card. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary is negotiable depending upon qualifications within the range of $93,799 to $3,38 annually. Position also includes an excellent benefits package, including: medical, dental, life, and LTD insurance plans, retirement plans (URS.org), employee assistance and wellness programs, and sick, vacation, and holiday leaves. Optional plans available include: health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, vision and AD & D insurance, legal assistance, home and auto insurance, ID theft protection, supplemental medical insurance, and deferred compensation (40k, 457 & IRA) plans.
APPLICATION PROCESS The closing date for this recruitment is midnight on Friday, July 8, 206. To be considered for this opportunity, upload cover letter, resume and list of six professional references using the Apply Now feature at tbcrecruiting.com Following the closing date, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria articulated in this brochure. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will immediately be granted preliminary interviews by the lead recruiter. Candidates deemed to be best qualified and match the City s best interests will be invited to interview in Provo in late July/ early August. All candidates will be evaluated and only those qualified applicants determined to be most qualified will move forward in the selection process. A decision regarding the top candidate is expected before the end of August with formal appointment expected in September, following the completion of negotiations and extensive background and reference checks. Please note that references will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established. A detailed look at the Fire Chief classification specification is available at: provo.org/home/showdocument?id=69 Teri Black 424.296.3 Brad Wardle 650.450.3299 TERI BLACK & COMPANY, LLC www.tbcrecruiting.com