Deputy Fire Chief - Hendersonville, pop. 13,663. Department has 27 full-time personnel, 15 part-time personnel, and an operating budget of $2.1 million. Position reports to Fire Chief. Position is responsible for the effectiveness of the departments operations; assigns and supervises major maintenance tasks related to equipment, station, and grounds; plans and implements training programs, drills on modern firefighting and fire prevention methods on emergency response. Requires Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science or related field & a minimum of seven years of strong technical and leadership experience in command or upper level management in a fire department. Full recruitment profile is located on our website, www.hvlnc.gov. Hiring range: $ 54,540- $79,035 DOQ. To apply: Upload or send completed City of Hendersonville application found at www.hvlnc.gov Human Resources forms page, along with resume, and cover letter to jharrell@hvlnc.gov or mail/bring to City of Hendersonville, Human Resources 145 5th Ave, Hendersonville, NC 28792. Applications must be received by Friday, 4/29/16 by 5 p.m. for primary consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE/ADA
