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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities <br />^ Knowledge of fire fighting equipment practices, principles, methods and techniques. <br />^ Knowledge of fire codes and fire prevention laws and regulations. <br />^ Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, training requirements and etc. <br />^ Ability to prepare and implement operating and capital improvement budgets. <br />^ Ability to effectively communicate with the public, departmental personnel, city staff, City <br />Council, and other governmental agencies. <br />^ Ability to prepare technical reports and present reports to the city staff and City Council. <br />^ Ability to provide leadership and promote morale among the firefighters. <br />^ Ability to develop cooperative relations with the public. <br />^ Ability to use a computer. <br />^ Ability to train and supervise staff. <br />Minimum Qualifications <br />^ Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Fire Services Management or related <br />field. <br />^ Seven years training and experience with a fire department, seven years of which must have <br />been equivalent to Fire Captain of higher. <br />^ Certified Firefighter 2 by the Minnesota State Certification Board. <br />^ Certified Fire Officer 1 by the Minnesota State Certification Board. <br />^ Certified First Responder. <br />^ Demonstrated experience in leading training programs. <br />^ Must live within a 3-mile radius of the main Elk River Fire Station. <br />Preferred Qualifications <br />^ Previous Fire Chief experience. <br />This Position Description is notintended to be all-inclusi~-e. It is within the City of Elk River's discretion <br />to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remo~re duties and responsibilities at any time. <br />This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment. <br />Page 3 <br />Fire Chief <br />