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The City of Big Spring is seeking experienced professionals as candidates to lead its Fire & EMS Departments as Fire Chief. The Big Spring Fire Department (BSFD) is a Civil Service department with five stations that provide coverage for the City of Big Spring and portions of Howard County, responding to nearly 6,400 EMS calls and 1,700 fire calls per year. The department covers approximately 20 square miles and serves over 27,000 citizens.
The Fire Chief is appointed by the City Manager and leads and directs the BSFD activities and staff in addition to the Fire Marshal, six (6) Deputy Chiefs, and one Administrative Assistant. This is a salaried position that reports to the City Manager and directs all operations of the Fire & EMS Departments. The beginning annual salary for the Fire Chief is $98,000 to $ 102,850 DOQ. A Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Fire Administration, Fire Science, Public Administration, or other closely related field is preferred, in addition to at least six (6) years years of practical fire administration experience or other management experience is required.
It is expected that residency within Howard County would be required within 90 days. Applicants will be subjected to a complete background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical examinations. Please submit cover letter, resume, and application on the City of Big Spring website, www.mybigspring.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $98,000.00 – $102,850.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- supervisory: 6 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- NREMT Paramedic (Required)
- Master Firefighter (Required)
Work Location: In person
