ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF

West Palm Beach, Florida

$100,000-$114,999
Deadline: 06/15/2012

Under general direction, administers & supervises several fire divisions; participates in the planning, development and management of the department budget; oversees and approves appropriate expenditures and requisitions; establishes fire department procedures and operations; studies current procedures and recommends changes; develops, plans and implements departmental goals and objectives; conducts research, analysis, and prepares detailed and/or technical reports related to assigned area; participates in meetings and on committees; represents the department on related issues; assumes the duties of Fire Chief as required; may perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in fire rescue, emergency medical service operations, and/or fire prevention, to include five (5) years supervisory/managerial experience. Prefer, two (2) years of service at the chief officer level. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration, Public Administration, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, or related field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Must possess certification as a Firefighter and, EMT or Paramedic (Paramedic, desirable). A valid driver’s license is required and must not, within the last three years, have been convicted of reckless driving or driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances and have not had a driver’s licenses suspended under the point system provided for in Chapter 322, Florida Statues. Completion of the Executive Fire Officer Program from the National Fire Academy highly desirable but not required. Must comply with Florida Statute 112 regarding tobacco products and during their term of employment shall remain tobacco free.

HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in applying for this position visit our website at http://www.wpb.org and apply online.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED First Screening of applications on May 18, 2012

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