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12/29/2014

Fire Chief

Hamilton Township Fire Department

Hamilton Township, a progressive, growing community located in south central Warren County, is accepting applications for the position of Fire Chief. Consistently rated very high in community safety, effective school districts and home values by Cincy Magazine’s annual “Rating of the Burbs”, Hamilton Township offers a unique blend of quiet rural living with the conveniences of modern life. The Hamilton Township Fire Department is a combination department with 15 career and 42 part-time personnel operating from two fire stations. The Department is a full-service agency that provides emergency response services to a community of 25,000 residents in an area spanning just over 34 square miles.

The Fire Chief reports directly to the Township Administrator and is expected to be highly visible and active in the community. This position requires professional leadership, integrity, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster a strong team environment. Successful applicants will have a broad background in all aspects of service delivery including suppression, EMS, prevention and inspection, and financial management skills.

Requirements include a minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible full-time fire service experience, with 10 or more years of permanent assignment as a command officer (i.e. Battalion Chief /shift officer or above), and the following State of Ohio certifications: Firefighter Level II, EMT-B, CFSI, Hazardous Materials-Operations and a valid Ohio Operator’s License. Applicants must also possess an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, Business Administration or related field. Desired qualifications include EMT-P, Hazardous Materials-Technician, Fire and/or EMS instructor certification, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration or related field. Completion of the Ohio Fire Executive Program (OFE) or Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO) is also desirable.

The successful applicant must be in good physical condition and have the ability to pass all pre-employment requirements including physical examination, psychological assessment, polygraph, and drug screening.

The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $85,000, DOQ, and includes a comprehensive benefit package. To apply for this position, download and complete the Hamilton Township On-Line Employment Application and submit by mail (no-email) along with a cover letter, resume and copies of required certifications to:

Mrs. Erica Zimmerman
Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association
450 West Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 150
Worthington, OH 43085

Deadline for submitting applications is January 23, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.

Hamilton Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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