Posted by FCAMSECTREAS - Thu, Mar 11, 2010, 11:17 A

Applications for Deputy Chief Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills be accepted

Centerville-Osterville- Marstons Mills
Fire Rescue & Emergency Services Department


Deputy Fire Chief


The Cenerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Rescue & Emergency Services Department is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Fire Chief. The Deputy Fire Chief reports directly to the Fire Chief and supervises subordinate officers and administrative personnel in accordance with the organization's policies, rules and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, training, assisgning and directing work, assessing employee performance, initiating continuous improvement initiatives, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing and resolving both employee and customer concerns. Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, project administration and teambuilding skills are esstential to this position.
Residency within the boundaries of the Centerville-Osterville- Marstons Mills Fire District must be established within thirteen months of appointment.
Minimum Qualifications include: possession of a Bachelors Degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Emergency Medical Services, Public Administration, Busines Administration or equivalent experience as deteremined by the Board of Fire Commissioners. Ten years as a full time career member of an organized fire and rescue department. Eight years as a career fire officer, serving in a supervisory role. Completion of either a State certified Chief Fire Officer Program or the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer program is highly desireable.
Candidates must possess either a National Emergency Medical Technician Certification or a Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technician Certification at the time of application and must possess a Massachusetts EMT Certification within six months of appointment. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license at the time of application and a valid Massachusetts Drivers License within six months of appointment and must attend and certify the Massachusetts Procurement Officer Training course as required by the district.
The position includes an excellent benefits package and has a salary range between $100,000 and $110,000. Final candidates will be required to participate in an assessment process.
Interested and qualified applicants should forward two copies of a resume and cover letter to Austin Sennett, Deputy Fire Chiefs Search Committee, Centerville-Osterville- Marstons Mills Fire Rescue & Emergency Services Department, 1875 Route 28 Centerville, Massachusetts 02632

Applications postmarked after 14 May 2010 will not be considered.