DescriptionCity of

Kodiak:

Kodiak is a home rule

city with a council-manager form of government. The City of Kodiak is home to about 6,000 residents, with approximately

7,000 additional residents living in several communities

on Kodiak Island. The economy of Kodiak is based on commercial

fishing

and seafood processing.

Tourism, sport hunting

and fishing,

the

aerospace industry, health care, and government employment also serve to strengthen Kodiak's economy. Kodiak is also home to the largest United States Coast Guard base in the nation. Kodiak is known the world over for its pristine and scenic beauty.

Opportunities for outdoor sports and recreational opportunities

abound with easy access to rivers, beautiful beaches, and hiking trails.

The City of Kodiak is recruiting

for a full-time

Fire Chief (Director).

This executive-level position, under

general administrative direction, plans, directs, manages, and oversees

the activities

and operations

of the fire department

for the City

of

Kodiak

including

fire suppression,

fire

prevention,

emergency

medical

services, emergency

management,

and related services and activities; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies, which includes filling the position of Chair Person for the Kodiak Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. Additional responsibilities include Fire Marshal and Emergency Services Coordinator for the City of Kodiak.

The goal of the City of Kodiak government is to provide quality municipal services as efficiently and effectively as possible within guidelines established by federal and state law, the Charter of the City of Kodiak, the Kodiak City Code, and the citizens of Kodiak as represented by the City Council. As Director of the fire department, the Fire Chief administers the fire department's operating and capital budget, applies for and manages all grants, and manages the staff of the department in furtherance of the City's goals. On own initiative or by direction of the City Manager, the Fire Chief ensures