TOWN OF MANSFIELD

Location: Mansfield CenterCT 06250 Document ID: AA273-1I2N
Ad Number: 0706201601
Published on: 2016-07-0607/06/2016 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
Published in: The Chronicle
2016-08-05
 

FIRE CHIEF TOWN OF MANSFIELD

Classified As seen in The Chronicle
The Town of Mansfield, Connecticut is seeking an innovative, dynamic, experienced professional to serve as its second career Fire Chief and lead its Fire & Emergency Services Department. The Department provides fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical services to the Mansfield community. The Fire Chief is responsible for: establishing a vision and planning Departmental activities; coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Department; budgeting and grant administration; capital projects administration; developing, Implementing, and evaluating departmental services; developing and administering departmental policies and procedures; and volunteer recruitment and retention. The Chief is also responsible for coaching, supervising and evaluating departmental personnel in accordance with collective bargaining provisions and other applicable HR policies. The salary range is $81,227-$113,616/yr per year, with a competitive benefits package. The preferred candidate will be subject to a criminal background check, drug/alcohol screening, motor vehicle check and a pre-employment medical evaluation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in fire science or a related field, and extensive experience in fire service and emergency medical services work, including considerable supervisory experience. Volunteer firefighting experience and/or experience as an officer managing a combination department is highly desirable. Consideration may be given to equivalent experience if the candidate possesses an Associate's degree. Possession of a Q restriction or CDL A or B driver's license and certification as an Emergency Medical Technician B are required. EMS licensure at the paramedic level is preferred. Connecticut Fire Marshal certification preferred. The Chief is required to participate in and maintain compliance with the mandatory wellness program, which includes an annual medical examination with an agility test. Interested candidates are required to submit an official employment application to Human Resources at www.mansfieldct.gov/jobapp and a resume, letter of interest, and list of 3 professional references to HR@mansfieldct.org. Deadline for all required application materials is 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2016. EOE/AA