City of Beloit, WI - Fire Chief Position Profile - Stakeholder Survey

Stakeholder Survey

GovHRUSA in partnership with the City of Beloit, WI requests your feedback regarding the search for the next Fire Chief. The city believes it is important to solicit feedback from various community leaders and stakeholders regarding the character and traits the new Fire Chief should possess as well as the opportunities and challenges he or she may be faced with when assuming the position. Please provide responses to the following questions by November 10, 2019.

Your responses are anonymous and are recorded by the consulting firm. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback.

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* 1. Which three of the following leadership traits do you believe the next Fire Chief should possess?

Extensive Experience

Approachable

Visionary

Courageous

Empathetic

Ethical

Communicative

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which three of the following management styles do you believe are essential for the Fire Chief to have to successfully lead the Fire Department?

Decisive

Collaborative

Innovative

Anticipatory

Team Oriented

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which five of the following abilities and skills do you believe are most essential to perform the work of the Fire Chief?

Ability to interact regularly and in an engaging way with a wide variety of stakeholders

Skill in municipal finance

Ability to work with city administration and Police and Fire Commission

Skill as an active listener

Ability to supervise staff, some of whom work in different locations

Skill in making oral presentations

Ability to build teams within the organization

Ability to think strategically and remain focused on the City's mission

Ability to facilitate communication among individuals with differing opinions

Ability to challenge the status quo and make changes if needed

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Do you think it is necessary for the new Fire Chief to have had previous experience as a chief?

Yes

City of Beloit, WI - Fire Chief Position Profile - Stakeholder Survey

Stakeholder Survey

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* 1. Which three of the following leadership traits do you believe the next Fire Chief should possess?

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* 2. Which three of the following management styles do you believe are essential for the Fire Chief to have to successfully lead the Fire Department?

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* 3. Which five of the following abilities and skills do you believe are most essential to perform the work of the Fire Chief?

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* 4. Do you think it is necessary for the new Fire Chief to have had previous experience as a chief?

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* 5. What are the top three opportunities you think will be available for the new Fire Chief?

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* 6. What do you think are the top three challenges the Fire Chief will face upon commencing employment?

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* 7. How long have you lived in the City of Beloit? (Optional)

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* 8. How do you feel the community views the fire department and personnel?

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* 9. How do you view the communication and community outreach of the City of Beloit fire department as it relates to you?

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* 10. Do you have any other comments related to the recruitment for the next Fire Chief?