Job Details

Thornapple Township Emergency Services Chief Duties

Duties/Responsibilities

• Directs all operations of the fire and ambulance service (together referred to as the Department) as set forth by ordinance as adopted by the Township Board; and as may be amended or replaced thereafter, and as set forth in the bylaws of the Department, as may be amended or replaced thereafter.
• Monitor, maintain and develop policies, procedures, and records to ensure compliance with applicable federal, State of Michigan, and local ordinances and regulation.
• Administration of records, purchasing, and other functions which may include but are not limited to:
  • Payroll
  • Personnel and training records
  • Equipment, maintenance, and inventory records
  • Records of fire inspections and drills
  • Incidence response
  • Public relations
  • Purchase of equipment up to $500 or with the approval of the Township Board for items within the budget
  • Annual report to the Township Board outlining the Department’s activities
• Conduct interviews and make hiring recommendations to the Board
• Supervise all departmental personnel
• Enforce disciplinary measures when necessary
• Make recommendations to the Emergency Services Committee (ESC) for the appointment, promotion, and dismissal of personnel. Takes the ESC recommendation to the Township Board.
• Prepares specifications and makes recommendations for the purchase of new equipment.
• Will remain active in both services of the department.
• Other tasks/requirements as determined by the Board.
• Supervise and assist in fire and ambulance billing.
• Manage the TTES budget as well as oversee the construction of annual department budget per yearly township schedule.
• Authorize department related purchase orders.
• Take a minimum of one (1) daytime 12-hour first hit ambulance duty per week as well as taking daytime calls as needed. This does not excuse Chief from having to come in Monday through Friday.
• Work with schools and the public.
• Attend meetings such as: Township Board(s), County, training, and classes.
• Continue improvement in cost savings and possible revenue initiatives.
• Obtain quotes for all department related purchases over $250.
• Ensure that all equipment and facilities is in proper operating condition.
• Dress appropriately.
• Be familiar with and follow Township policies.
• Maintain the best quality of service to the public.
• Maintain a positive service image in the community.

Compensation

• Pay Range from $70,000 – $90,000 For qualified candidates
• Vacation – up to four weeks
• 401K through participating plan (Township will match up to 5%)
• Health, dental and optical insurance (newly insured waiting period is first of the month following 30 days of employment).
• Personal time – three (3) weeks.

We prefer candidates be Certified Paramedics