Fire Chief – Powhatan County

Chief of Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Date Posted:Friday, March 20, 2009
Department:Fire and Emergency Services
Compensation:Salary negotiable based on qualifications and experience
Deadline:Friday, May 01, 2009 at 5:00 PM

Duties and Responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE CLARIFIED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS!
Powhatan County, a growing community with a progressive government located just west of Richmond in the beautiful Capital Region of Virginia, is accepting resumes from qualified applicants to serve as the County’s first Chief of Fire and Emergency Medical Services.This position requires a bachelor’s degree preferably in fire science or related field and ten (10) years of fire experience, including five (5) in a supervisory position of Fire Captain or above; and experience with an emphasis on volunteer relations or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires Virginia drivers license, NFPA/VA Certified Officer II or above, NFPA/VA Certified Instructor III or above and current certifications as a Commonwealth of Virginia EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic with extensive field experience. Out of state applicants must possess Virginia certification equivalencies and the ability to obtain valid Virginia certifications within a year of hire. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead by example. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership and managerial skills with an emphasis on volunteer relations including but not limited to recruitment and retention, team building and conflict resolution. This position requires 24 hour on-call availability and the ability to work in extreme weather and hazardous working conditions.

Salary negotiable, based on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefit package includes participation in the Virginia Retirement System, vacation and sick leave, group life insurance, medical insurance, professional dues and conference expenses. Relocation allowance negotiable. Submit completed county application, detailed resume, salary history and work related references to: John A. Anzivino, Senior VP, Sprinsted, Incorporated. 1564 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228; Fax (804)726-9752 or email Richmond@springsted.com by May 1^st , 2009. For further information visit www.powhatanva.gov or www.sprinsted.com . Official Powhatan County applications can be downloaded and printed from the County’s website at www.powhatanva.gov . Powhatan County is an EOE.