What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Chief position at City of Waco?
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The City of Waco seeks a decisive and assertive leader who is available, approachable, and supportive of the department and its personnel. The candidate should have demonstrated experience in developing strong relationships with the community they serve and the labor force they lead. The chosen candidate will be a person of character and integrity who is honest, fair, consistent, and willing to hold others accountable. The new Fire Chief will be a visionary fire service professional who provides direction, leads by example, communicates clearly, motivates others, and unites the department. The ideal candidate will be experienced, qualified, and competent in all aspects of fire operations. A Fire Chief with respect for tradition and passion for the position will be successful.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The selected candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Service Administration, Public Safety Administration, Public Policy, Management, or Business Administration, as well as seven (7) years of firefighting field experience, including five (5) years in a senior management or command level with a municipal fire department. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Candidate must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
Certifications for Intermediate Firefighter from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) and Emergency Care Attendant from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are required upon hire. National Incident Management System (NIMS) training is also required upon hire.
The City of Waco seeks a decisive and assertive leader who is available, approachable, and supportive of the department and its personnel. The candidate should have demonstrated experience in developing strong relationships with the community they serve and the labor force they lead. The chosen candidate will be a person of character and integrity who is honest, fair, consistent, and willing to hold others accountable. The new Fire Chief will be a visionary fire service professional who provides direction, leads by example, communicates clearly, motivates others, and unites the department. The ideal candidate will be experienced, qualified, and competent in all aspects of fire operations. A Fire Chief with respect for tradition and passion for the position will be successful.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The selected candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Service Administration, Public Safety Administration, Public Policy, Management, or Business Administration, as well as seven (7) years of firefighting field experience, including five (5) years in a senior management or command level with a municipal fire department. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Candidate must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
Certifications for Intermediate Firefighter from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) and Emergency Care Attendant from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are required upon hire. National Incident Management System (NIMS) training is also required upon hire.
For more information on this position contact:
Lissa Barker, Sr. Vice President
Strategic Government Resources
LissaBarker@GovernmentResource.com
817-266-0647
Salary : $135,000