Fire Chief (Vacancy) - EXTENDED
30 Department of Public Safety
About this role
<p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;" data-pasted="true"><strong>THE SELECTION PROCESS</strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Candidates should apply online at <a href="http://www.GovHRjobs.com" target="_new" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://www.GovHRjobs.com"><strong>www.GovHRjobs.com</strong></a> by <span style="color:inherit;">July 31, 2026, </span>with resume and cover letter.</p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Following the filing deadline, applications will be reviewed by MGT. Candidates selected for further consideration may be asked to participate in preliminary interviews, complete supplemental written responses, and/or provide additional information regarding their professional background and accomplishments.</p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">The City will determine finalists based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with the needs of the position. Final candidates may be invited to participate in additional interviews and assessment activities as part
Requirements
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><span style="color: inherit">Possession of a bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of service as a permanent appointee in the class of Fire Assistant Chief <u>OR</u> five (5) years with any combination of service as a Fire Assistant Chief, Fire Deputy Chief, and/or Fire Battalion Chief or comparable experience elsewhere.</span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><span style="color: inherit"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><span style="color: inherit">Possession of a valid driver’s license.</span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><span style="color: inherit"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><span style="color: inherit">Must obtain (or maintain) valid Firefighter II and Fire Safety inspector certifications issued by the State of Ohio by t
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