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Charleston Fire Department
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Position Title: Fire Chief
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Position Type: Chief
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Position Location: Charleston, SC
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Closed date: 02/17/2012
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Job Description
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| Education:
o A Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Fire Service Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management or a related field. Completion of the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy in addition to the bachelor’s degree is highly preferred
o Or an equivalent level of education, training and experience that would ensure that the applicant meets the above minimum qualification
Experience:
o A minimum of 15 years of full-time, well rounded experience in the fire service
o Of the 15 years noted above, a minimum of ten years of full-time progressive fire service supervisory and command experience that clearly demonstrates the experience is indicative of senior executive level management capability necessary for leading the Charleston Fire Department
o A high level of experience in the management of a fire department through subordinate managers
o Management in a fire department in an urban environment - preferably with historic buildings, a waterway approach and of the size and complexity of Charleston
o Development and administration of a multi-million dollar budget
o Recruiting, training, developing, maintaining accountability and retaining a diverse workforce
o Developing and implementing strategic plans
o Organizational development
o Engaging him/herself and the department in the community
Physical/Background:
o Must pass the department’s medical/physical examination (after offer of employment) and a comprehensive background investigation
Driver’s License
o Possess or be able to obtain a South Carolina driver’s license within 30 days of appointment
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Additional Information
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| Filing Deadline and General Selection Process
The candidate must by the closing time and date of 4:00PM PST, Friday, February 17, 2012:
Complete all required application documents (employment application, supplemental questions, resume) and mail to:
Charleston Fire Department
C/O Emergency Services Consulting International
25200 SW Parkway Ave. STE 3
Wilsonville, OR 97070
1 800 757 3724
Candidates will be screened based on their qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training they report/document relative to this position, which shows that they possess the knowledge, skills and abilities required to be successful.
Selected candidates will be asked to participate in telephone interviews approximately March 5-9, 2012. Candidates selected to continue in the process will be asked to appear in Charleston approximately April 11-13, 2012 for additional onsite meetings and interviews.
All application materials can be downloaded at www.esci.us
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Job Requirements
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- Age NA
- Education BA
- Experience 15 Years
- Additional Requirement :
The City of Charleston Fire Department is currently recruiting qualified applicants to fill the Fire Chief position. This position will become vacant on March 1, 2012, due to retirement. The Fire Chief reports to the Mayor. The City operates under a Strong-Mayor form of government. City council is composed of 13 members, over which the Mayor presides.
The City of Charleston, with a population of just over 120,000, (2010 Census), is the second largest and fastest growing city in South Carolina. This beautiful, historic, vibrant city is not only considered one of the top three tourist destinations in the country and one of the United States “Best Places to Live,” it is the largest business, medical and financial center in the southeastern part of the state. Charleston is the fourth busiest container ship destination on the Atlantic seacoast. In addition, the deep-water port allows large vehicle transport vessels and passenger ships to utilize its docks. With over 90 miles of beautiful shoreline, the area is a special place for beachcombers and ocean-lovers to explore.
(For additional information search: www.charleston-sc.gov or www.charlestoncvb.com)
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Salary Information
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| Salary: $130000-140000 annual |
Contact Information
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Jerry Freshour
jerry.freshour@esci.us
Charleston Fire Department
80 Broad St.
Charleston, South Carolina 29401
ph: (800)757-3724
Fax: (503)570-0522
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How To Apply
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| Filing Deadline and General Selection Process
The candidate must by the closing time and date of 4:00PM PST, Friday, February 17, 2012:
Complete all required application documents (employment application, supplemental questions, resume) and mail to:
Charleston Fire Department
C/O Emergency Services Consulting International
25200 SW Parkway Ave. STE 3
Wilsonville, OR 97070
1 800 757 3724
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