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05/11/2015

Interim Fire Chief

Olmsted Township Fire Department

Olmsted Township is accepting applications for the position of an Interim Fire Chief. Olmsted Township is a township located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. Situated in the southwest end of the county, Olmsted Township is family-centric, west side suburb of Cleveland. The Olmsted Township Fire Department currently has 15 career full-time personnel in addition to part-time or volunteer personnel. The department is a full-service agency that provides emergency response services and community outreach to 13,289 residents in an area spanning 10 square miles.


The Fire Chief reports directly to the Board of Trustees and is expected to be highly visible and active in the community. The Township is seeking a candidate to serve in the interim Fire Chief role expected to last approximately one year but, with the possibility for permanent appointment after this Interim Fire Chief appointment is completed. The position requires a visionary leader with exceptional character and integrity, proven leadership and management skills, communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships. Successful applicants will have a broad background in all aspects of service delivery including suppression, EMS, prevention and inspection; and possess astute financial management skills.


Applicants should have a proven record of leadership with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible full-time fire service experience, with five (5) or more years of management responsibility preferably as Training Officer, Battalion or Assistant Fire Chief, Shift Officer or an equivalent combination assignment as a command officer in a comparable size municipal or combination fire department. Applicants must possess the following Ohio certifications: Firefighter Level II, EMT-B, CFSI, fire or EMS instructor and a valid Ohio Driver’s License. Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Public Safety Management, Business Administration or a related field is desired. Graduation from Ohio Fire Executive Program (OFE) or Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO) is strongly preferred. Successful completion after hire may be required. The successful applicant must be have the ability to pass all pre-employment screenings including physical examination and drug screening with or without a reasonable accommodation.


The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000, depending on qualifications and experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Download and complete the application form Olmsted Township Employment Application and submit by mail along with a cover letter, resume, with salary history, and 3-5 professional references. Applications should be submitted to:

Board of the Trustees, Olmsted Township
26900 Cook Rd.
Olmsted Township, OH 44138

Deadline is June 1, 2015

 

 

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