Job Title: Deputy Fire Chief

Salary: $42,525 - $59,997 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Elizabethtown, NC

The Town of Elizabethtown is now accepting applications for Deputy Fire Chief. Please visit www.elizabethtownfire.org for the application documents.

HOW TO APPLY:

Application Closing Date: Close of business May 12^th, 2017 (5:00 P.M EST.)

Step 1:

Visit the Elizabethtown Fire Department Website www.elizabethtownfire.org to download the following application documents:

• 1.)    Town of Elizabethtown employment application.
• 2.)    Deputy Fire Chief hiring process announcement.
• 3.)    Deputy Fire Chief Job description.

Step 2:

Each applicant must complete four (4) supplemental questions as a part of the application screening process. The answers should be thorough and included as part of the resume. The information provided will be reviewed and used to determine the applicant’s eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Supplemental Questions:

• 1)      Please describe your highest level of education and how you achieved it.
• 2)      Please identify the organization(s) and assignments where you worked to gain the knowledge and skills necessary for this position. Note: These organizations must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.
• 3)      In your view, what are the most significant contributions you have made to your past organizations and community?
• 4)      In your view, how would you be effective at managing and leading members of a combination fire department?

Step 3:

Submit completed application packets by email to:

Town of Elizabethtown

Attn: Meredith Merritt

mmerritt@elizabethtownnc.org

Completed application packets for the Deputy Fire Chief position will consist of the following:  

• 1.       Town of Elizabethtown employment application.
• 2.       Applicant resume cover letter.
• 3.       Applicant resume with five (5) professional references.
• 4.       Applicant responses to the four (4) supplemental questions.

Upon completion of the application screening process, applicants will be notified on May 15^th by email on the status of their application. Final candidate interviews will be conducted on Tuesday May 30^th, 2017 at the Elizabethtown Town Council Chambers.