How much does a Fire Chief make in Charleston, WV? The average Fire Chief salary in Charleston, WV is $85,276 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $78,532 and $98,390. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $72,391 Charleston,WV March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $78,532 Charleston,WV March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $85,276 Charleston,WV March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $98,390 Charleston,WV March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $110,329 Charleston,WV March 26, 2024
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State of West Virginia - Charleston , WV
Special Hiring Rates: $45,011.82 - Jefferson County Health Department $40,000.00 - Berkeley-Morgan County Health Department Under direct supervision, the Sanitarian 1 performs entry level duties in the enforcement of environmental and public health sanitation laws. Acquires the knowledge, skills and abilities to conduct inspections, investigations, evaluations, and educational programs in environmental and public health sanitation. Public contact and considerable travel are required. Performs related work as required. This level in the series performs professional trainee level duties in public health sanitation inspection, investigation and education. Participates in a sanitation training program. Provides a full range of services in food, milk and water sanitation, sewage and solid waste disposal, school and institutional sanitation, disease and rodent control and disaster sanitation. Work is governed by extensive guidelines, procedures, laws, regulations, rules and policies; and the
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Management and Training Corporation - Charleston , WV
Job Description SALARY: $21.00 Location: Charleston, WV What you will be doing This is a non-exempt position that will report to the safety & security manager. Responsible for the management of the center safety program, security and fire protection, tort claims and significant incidents, in compliance with federal, state and local regulations and government and management directives. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, associate's degree preferred, three years experience in safety or related field. Knowledge of building security systems, maintenance, emergency evacuation, building codes and OSHA certification preferred. Familiar with standard safety concepts, practices, and procedures required. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management. Essential Duties: Assist the safety & security manager in developing new and revised policies and procedures affecting safety and security; coordinate with other departments to ensure complianc
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TERRACON - Charleston , WV
Job Description General Responsibilities: Right now, we are looking for a Construction Quality Manager for our West Virginia Region - someone who is a dynamic leader who wants to lead quality inspections and testing on transportation projects of all sizes in West Virginia. Working in tandem with senior Terracon staff you plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships. Once the project has been successfully won, you will help lead all efforts on the project site. Supervise or monitor all projects in progress in the department to ensure that work is executed on time and in accordance with the client's requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards. Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower and pricing to achieve desired profitability. Supervise the daily operation
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Watertown Enterprises - Charleston , WV
About Wolf Creek Contracting Wolf Creek Contracting is a General Contractor centrally located to service the Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and surrounding markets. Our diversified crews allow us to have a wide range of projects such as new construction, renovations, concrete, design/build, pre-engineered metal buildings, and structural steel buildings. Typical projects are structured with one primary project manager and working supervisor or foreman on the job from start to finish. PRIMARY PURPOSE: We are looking for an experienced, talented individual to join our construction company as a Concrete Foreman. As part of our team, you lead crews in the completion of various major concrete projects, always ensuring a safe and efficient workplace. You coordinate tasks for your crews according to current project needs, produce schedules for crew members, and supervise the use of machinery. In some cases, you may need to train crew members on safe equipment use. Our ideal candidate has consi
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Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program Job Description Position Title: Office Assistant - Fire Marshal Bureau Department: Charleston Fire Department Location: CFD Station 2, 808 Virginia St. West Number of open positions: 1 Anticipated Start Date: June 3, 2024 End Date: August 9, 2024 Hours of work per week: 35 Business/Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday Pay Rate: $12 / Hour General Description: The purpose of this class within the organization is to implement a variety of community, recreational, cultural, special events, and other programs at City of Charleston designated facilities for youth ages 16 - 20 years of age. Program employment dates are June 3, 2024 - August 9, 2024, and may be extended based on employee availability and departmental needs. Work hours: Maximum 35 hours per week. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures. Responsibilities, tasks, and projects: Assist bureau members with planning of public safety training programs, help maintai
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Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP - Charleston , WV
At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to understand today's needs and develop plans to improve the movement of people and goods! We have the immediate opening for a Traffic Engineering Leader that will assist in building and managing a traffic engineering group within the West Virginia market. This position will play a vital role in expanding our presence in West Virginia, hiring and mentoring staff, and helping guide the overall direction of our growth and expansion in West Virginia as well as supporting growth throughout the company. Leadership responsibilities include: operating with integrity and sound business principles, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, open communication with partners and team, along with
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About Charleston, West Virginia    Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers,....More

Charleston, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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