The City of Pleasant Hill, (population 8,785) (www.pleasanthilliowa.org) a growing full-service community in the Des Moines Metropolitan area, is accepting applications for the position of Fire Chief. The Fire Chief has management oversight of annual budget of $845,000. The hiring salary range will be $65,000 to $75,000 based on qualifications and experience.
The Fire Chief is responsible for the day to day administration of the Fire and Ambulance Department; provides the vision, direction, leadership and management oversight for all activities and services including fire/EMS operations and prevention, emergency medical response, training/safety procedures, records and financial management, logistics; apparatus, equipment, and personnel management. Plans, directs, and reviews activities of 45 paid on call personnel.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Associate Arts Degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical or related disciplines required, Bachelor’s Degree in these disciplined preferred.
- Graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program of the National Fire Academy preferred.
- Certified training and extensive work experience in fire suppression, fire investigation, fire prevention, hazardous materials response, rescue operation.
- Experience in a combination Fire Department (full-time and volunteer), volunteer or paid on call preferred. Minimum of five years of supervisory or command experience.
- Possession of Firefighter 1 certification and EMT-I at time of hire.
Residency within the City of Pleasant Hill, unless waived by authority of City Council.
The successful candidate must pass a physical examination including a drug screen. Send resume, references and salary history by July 29, 2013.
