(A) Position Created: The position of chief administrative officer for the fire department is hereby created. The village president, along with the advice and consent of the board of trustees shall appoint an individual to this position on an annual basis.
(B) General Qualifications: It is recommended that the general qualifications for this position be as follows:
1. Bachelor's degree in business administration; and
2. Experience in the administration of a fire department.
(C) Knowledge And Skills: This position will require knowledge and/or ability in the following areas:
1. Federal, state and local rules and regulations relating to the operation of a fire department;
2. Ability to perform statistical and cost/benefit analysis;
3. Ability to prepare written reports and statistical and financial calculations;
4. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing;
5. Ability to conduct research and present financial and factual information; and
6. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships both with his/her superiors, village officials and fellow employees.
(D) Assignment Of Duties: The chief administrative officer will be assigned his/her duties and job responsibilities by the department fire chief.
(E) Responsibilities: The responsibilities of chief administrative officer shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Conduct research into and prepare for grant applications related to fire department needs;
2. Being involved with the preparation of the fire department budget;
3. Coordinate, incorporate and improve statistical data processing related to departmental reports and documents;
4. Seek and maintain the necessary classification from ISO for insurance purposes;
5. Monitor departmental equipment replacement program through a computerized inventory data system, chart longevity and replacement of all apparatus, building equipment, and tools for budget analysis purposes;
6. Conduct cost/benefit analysis, when necessary, related to recommendations made to the fire department;
7. Assist the ESDA coordinator relative to maintaining an emergency services disaster plan for the community, including detailing information related to manpower, equipment, and outside resources;
8. Conduct research, procedural and administrative studies of various department programs as requested; present progress reports related to the programs; and
9. Perform related job tasks and duties as requested or required. (Ord. 02-1109, 2-7-2002)