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City of Hastings <br /> Position Description: lire Chief Page.3 <br /> REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: <br /> Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: <br /> (A)Associate of Arts Degree; <br /> (B) Thorough knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention and <br /> emergency medical services principles, procedures,techniques, and equipment;Working <br /> knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations; Considerable knowledge of <br /> applicable laws, ordinances, departmental standard operating guidelines and regulations; <br /> (C)Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel;Ability to perform work <br /> requiring good physical condition;Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; <br /> Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; <br /> Ability to effectively give and receive verbal and written instructions;Ability to establish <br /> and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the <br /> public; <br /> (D) Successful completion of recognized Minnesota Department of Education <br /> Officer Training,Fire Tactics and Advanced Instructor Training; <br /> (E) Three(3) credits from an accredited school or schools in each of the following <br /> categories: Fire Science,Fire Prevention and Fire Administration; or <br /> (F) An equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and abilities. <br /> PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: <br /> Education and Experience: <br /> (A) 4-year degree in Public Administration,Political Science,Fire Science or <br /> related field, and <br /> (B) Seven(7)years of experience in fire or emergency medical service work, three <br /> (3)years of which must have been equivalent to fire captain or higher, and <br /> (C) Completion of the National Fire Academy Executive Officers Program, or <br /> (D)An equivalent combination of education and experience. <br />