Summary : Fire Chief- Winston-Salem, NC
The City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, operating under a Council-Manager form of government, seeks a Fire Chief who is a visionary and innovative leader with a demonstrated history of building esprit des corps within the department, as well as a being a skilled collaborator and advocate with city government and community. The position is open due to retirement. Position description and responsibilities: Reporting to the City Manager, the Fire Chief will lead a 224 year old fire department with a rich civil rights history as the first department in the state to integrate. The Chief will supervise a $26.1M budget, 343 budgeted personnel who work in suppression (319), prevention (14) and administration (10), 19 stations and a Fire Recruit Academy. The Chief will also work closely with the Public Safety Committee and the Fire Fighters Association, a non-bargaining employee group that represents member Fire fighters. Handling about 28,000 medical and fire calls per year, the department has dedicated truck and rescue companies, and operates a 24 on, 48 off schedule. Fire fighters proudly complete in the Fire Fighter Combat Challenge and engage in an active public education program to keep Winston Salem safe.
Qualifications: The City seeks a fire safety leader with a minimum of 20 years progressive fire safety experience and 5-7 years of cross-functional and progressively responsible experience including fire suppression, prevention, EMS and administrative work at rank of Battalion Chief or higher; a BA/BS degree (Master's degree highly preferred). NFA certification is preferred. The pay band is $85,500-$154,560. Base salary and compensation are negotiable within the band based on experience and qualifications. To apply, please click here or visit www.developmentalassociates.com, click on the "Client Openings" and then "Visit Client Openings Opportunities". All applications must be submitted online. All inquiries should be emailed to [email protected]. Resume review will begin September 11, 2014. The application closing date is September 20th and an assessment center will be held October 16-17 in Winston Salem for selected finalists. The City of Winston-Salem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The recruitment and selection process is being managed by Developmental Associates, LLC.
