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05/19/2016

Fire/EMS Chief

City of Eaton

The City of Eaton, Ohio, (population 8,407 and the county seat of Preble County) located in a pleasant rural setting is seeking an enthusiastic Fire/EMS Chief to fill an upcoming vacancy due to retirement of the current Chief. 

Completion of secondary education, or equivalent, supplemented by coursework in building fire inspections and post-fire investigation; extensive firefighting, rescue, emergency medical, and hazardous materials experience and progressively responsible supervisory experience including experience at the Shift Commander level, including fire safety inspections, post-fire investigation, and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Ohio driver's license; valid Ohio Firefighter II, Paramedic and Fire Safety Inspector I certifications.

Knowledge and Abilities: Modern budgeting and planning practices; fiscal responsibility; Incident reporting technologies, common software applications; code enforcement procedures; geographic layout of jurisdiction (municipality); development and implementation of department policies, standards and procedures; municipal water distribution systems and components; public and employee relations; employee training and development; supervisory principles and practices; management techniques.

Must demonstrate good communication skills with City officials and the community.  The Chief must recognize the efforts and successes of the current fire and EMS department members and operations and build for future demands.  The Chief must be a team player (Senior Staff and City Administration) and promote team building (Fire/EMS division employees).   A professional ready to lead the Fire/EMS Division, is appreciative of other city service departments and adheres to fiscal responsibilities.  The Chief will be a “working” Chief and be active and visible in the community.

The salary range is $55,775.90 to $72,774.89 and is commensurate with experience.  An excellent fringe benefit package is offered.

Letter of interest and resume will be received until 3:00 p.m., June 20, 2016. 

Send resumes to:
City Manager
City of Eaton
P.O. Box 27
Eaton, Ohio 45320

 

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