Jobs • Black Mountain, NC • CivicEngage (townofblackmountain.org)

The Fire Chief is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing day-to-day activities and operations of the Fire Department including fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, disaster preparedness, and related programs, services, and operations. The Fire Chief will be highly engaged in strategic planning and supporting all staff to reach stated goals. The ideal candidate for this position possesses excellent interpersonal skills, a highly developed knowledge of emergency service delivery and program evaluation, experience with strategic planning and goal setting, the ability to set and meet deadlines, the ability to multitask, and experience leading a dedicated and diverse workforce.

Salary and Benefits:

The full salary range is $76,495 to $114,780 and starting salary will depend on experience and qualifications.

The department provides an excellent benefits package, including participation in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS), 401k, health, vision, and dental insurance, telemedicine, short-term and long-term disability, and accident and sickness coverage.

 
 DEPARTMENT:  FIRE DEPARTMENT

SALARY RANGE:  $ 76,495 - $114,780 (Grade 24) 

EXPECTED STARTING PAY:  $76,495 - $85,000 

 DATE POSITION AVAILABLE:  Immediately

SUBMIT APPLICATION BY EMAIL OR IN PERSON TO:  JOSH HARROLD, TOWN MANAGER AT 160 MIDLAND AVENUE BLACK MOUNTAIN NC 28711 OR JOSH.HARROLD@TOBM.ORG

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH:  Open until filled – 1st review for applications will be on 5/2/2022.

*ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO AND MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND WHEN APPLICABLE A CREDIT CHECK.  THE TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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