Providing leadership, management, and direction to four rural fire departments, the health and safety function, as well as patrol services contractor. This technical role also fulfills the duties of Municipal Director of Emergency Management (DEM) and prepares, maintains, and administers the Municipal Emergency Plan. Being highly collaborative and results-oriented, this role brings innovation and effective leadership to the department and grows, develops, and empowers its team.
This position is responsible to:
- Supervise the planning, coordination, and scheduling of training, activities, and duties of the four fire departments
- Prepare and implement fire department policies
- Approve and maintain fire department standard operating guidelines
- Engage, evaluate, and manage station chiefs in accordance with Woodlands County policies
- Respond to emergency situations, as required
- Develop and manage operating and capital budgets
- Provide department operational reports to the CAO and Council