Division Chief-Health & Wellness

Job Description:

Division Chief-Health & Wellness

Description

Full-time position available with the Fire Department-Administration Division
Salary Range: $64.58-$74.76 per hour
Work Location: 635 Woodland Ave
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: November 17, 2026

About Us

The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) is one of the largest and busiest fire departments in the Midwest, providing comprehensive all-hazards emergency response services to more than 510,000 residents across 319 square miles. Operating from 35 firehouses, including a specialized Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) station at Kansas City International Airport, KCFD responds to approximately 140,000 incidents annually, including fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescue, and disaster response.

Guided by a commitment to integrity, compassion, professionalism, and service, KCFD's mission is to protect lives, property, and the environment while enhancing the quality of life for the community we serve. Beyond emergency response, the department is dedicated to public education, community risk reduction, employee development, and building strong partnerships throughout Kansas City.

Whether serving on the front lines or in a support role, every member of KCFD contributes to a mission-driven organization focused on making a difference in the lives of those we serve every day. KCFD offers employees the opportunity to be part of a respected public safety organization committed to excellence, innovation, and service to the community.

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Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Provides the highest possible health care and injury management for employees and the city.
• Provides quality control over and quality assurance of all aspects of multimillion dollar health care contracts.
• Mitigates legal and financial risk for KCFD, city and employees.
• Provides continuous analysis of efficacy of healthcare policies, procedures and practices as it relates to KCFD employees.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders to create trust in delivery of care.
• Creates systems necessary for fulfillment of healthcare goals and objectives.
• Supervises all aspects of KCFD health care management support staff.
• Creates dynamic strategies to resolve issues that arise related to employees, medical providers, and vendors.
• Develops policies and procedures related to all aspects of KCFD health administration.
• Liaises and advises for KCFD between employees, insurance companies, medical providers, vendors and associated boards and committees.
• Collects, evaluates, collates and distributes relevant information and data to appropriate parties to ensure best practices and results.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance.
• Identifies, deescalates and reduces inherent stress for and between parties often associated with healthcare issues and complaints.
• Ensures all processes and efforts are geared toward best possible outcomes for health-related issues.
• Provides necessary guidance and direction to employees to ensure understanding of the complex processes associated with health care policies, work comp laws and related KCMO/KCFD procedures.

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• An accredited Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in healthcare, worker's compensation field, or health insurance industry;
• OR high school graduation and 8 years of experience in healthcare, workers compensation, or health insurance industry.
• Preference given for a Master's Degree and expereince in the medical field, nursing, or case management.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [email protected] .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).