Fire Chief
The City of Warrenton, Oregon is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Fire Chief.
Range 31: $6,100.95 - $7,415.74 monthly + excellent benefits. FT Exempt Position under the direction of the City Manager.
The City of Warrenton Fire Department provides service to the City of Warrenton and contract services to the Warrenton Rural Fire Protection District. The city also provides fire protection service to Fort Stevens State Park, Camp Rilea Military Training Site, the Astoria/Warrenton Regional Airport and USCG Air Station. The department has a career staff of two, including a Training Officer and Firefighter. The department currently has 25 dedicated volunteer firefighters.
Requires: Associate Degree in Fire Science, or the ability to complete within 3 years of employment; a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience at the level of Captain or above in a volunteer or combination department; must have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience at the level of Captain or above in fire suppression and prevention including supervisory and administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
The successful candidate must have experience working with volunteers, be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; plan, organize, and direct the work of others to meet overall goals and objectives; establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, other area fire professionals and the general public. This position works closely with other department managers and is part of the Development Review Team.
The Fire Chief shall reside within the city limits of Warrenton or the boundaries of the Warrenton Rural Fire Protection District.
To apply: Download attached application packet; application packet can also be obtained at City Hall, 225 S. Main Ave., Warrenton, Or 97146; (503) 861-2233. Mail application, resume, and cover letter to Dawne Shaw, City Recorder, City of Warrenton, PO Box 250, Warrenton, OR 97146 or email to dshaw@ci.warrenton.or.us.
Position open until filled. First Review Deadline Nov. 12, 2019, 5:00 p.m.
