The City of Greensboro, North Carolina (282,000), a growing, vibrant city situated in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Fire Chief. The primary responsibility of the Chief is to assure that the department’s current level of service and professionalism is maintained and improved in addition to directing and managing all programs and functions of the department including but not limited to: personnel, vehicle and equipment maintenance, safety and training, emergency response in all designated service areas, records and reporting requirements, program development and planning and budgeting. The Greensboro Fire Department consists of approximately 575 personnel that operate 25 fire stations, 24 engine companies and 11 ladder companies. For Fiscal Year 2015-2016, the Department is operating with a $44 million budget.
Minimum requirements for the position include a bachelor’s degree and ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in senior level fire command positions equivalent to a fire chief or a top deputy/assistant chief. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. It is preferred that candidates demonstrate past experience in a department serving a population in excess of 100,000 residents, which includes a successful record of collaborative team building with other City departments, including successfully managing diversified recruitment and promotion, planning for growth in services and service demand, capital planning and project management, training and certifications. Experience in fire suppression, basic fire prevention, fire investigations, emergency medical services, safety and training, hazardous materials, management information systems, emergency response planning and exercises, and outreach and development of high performance functions of a comparable department is a significant consideration. Designation as a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and/or Executive Fire Officer (EFO) are desirable.
A full profile describing the City and the Chief’s position may be found on our web page http://www.springsted.com/ under “Active Executive Searches”.
The salary for the position is negotiable within a range of $119,972 - $148,280, dependent upon the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $101,100 - $168,500. Benefits include, but are not limited to, participation in the North Carolina Retirement System, vacation and sick leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, professional dues and conference expenses. Relocation expenses may be negotiated.
The application deadline for the position is November 11, 2015. To be considered, please visit http://www.greensboro-nc.gov to complete an employment application and submit your cover letter, résumé with salary history, and five professional references. Following the filing date, résumés will be screened by Waters & Company based on the criteria established by the City of Greensboro. The City will review recommended candidates who most closely meet the established criteria and finalists should be interviewed in Greensboro during the month of December 2015. For more information, please contact John Anzivino at richmond@waters-company.com.
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The City of Greensboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
