What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Chief position at City Of Hahira?
Fire Chief
Hahira, a progressive city of approximately 3200 residents and 50 city employees is accepting applications for the hire of a Fire Chief. Applicant should have education and/or experience in the following areas: fire science, fire administration, fire inspections, and the life safety code. Applicant must be entrepreneurial, energetic, imaginative, well-organized and capable of functioning effectively in a highly independent situation. Applicant must possess excellent written communication, public relation and supervisory skills, and the ability to interact effectively with citizens, developers, business owners, property owners, and other employees. Applicant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations relating to above areas. Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s in fire science or administration, a Fire Officer Certification, experience as principal of fire inspections, and experience as a fire instructor. The ideal candidate has served 10 years in a fire department as a paid employee, including 3 years as a Battalion Chief or higher. The candidate must also possess a Georgia State Firefighter Certification through the Georgia Firefighter’s Standard and Training Council. The position is full time working 40 hours per week. The Fire Chief is appointed by the City Council, but works under the supervision of the Mayor and City Manager. The starting salary for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Interested candidates are invited to send their resumes with cover letter by October 27, 2023 at 5 PM to the following email: jsumner@hahiraga.gov. If you prefer, resumes and cover letters may be mailed to the following address: City of Hahira, Attn: City Manager, 102 S. Church Street, Hahira, Georgia 31632. Resumes and cover letters may also be faxed to 229-794-9310.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hahira, GA 31632: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000