City of Pine Bluff
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE: Fire Chief

Department: Fire
Status: Full Time/ Permanent
Available Positions: 1

Application Process:
Applicants should apply at City Hall, Room 104, Department of Human Resources by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Applicants may also download a copy of the application at www.cityofpinebluff.com

CLOSING DATE:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Department of Human Resources
200 E. 8th Avenue, Room 104
Pine Bluff, AR 71601 Office (870) 543-1840/ FAX (870) 850-2449
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Fire Chief plans and directs activities related to fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical response and develops long-range plans for meeting fire suppression needs of the city. The Fire Chief develops policies and procedures for the inspection of fire scenes and inspections for fire prevention, reports cases of suspected arson and other unusual emergencies to the appropriate local, state and federal agency as required by law and regulations. The Fire Chief also reviews the budget to ensure compliance with budget guidelines, recommends budget for capital improvements including new stations and major equipment purchases.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science and/or administration or any equivalent combination of training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities and 10-15 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience and a minimum of seven years of management experience.