Assistant Fire Chief Advertisement - Jan 20 - Mar 11, 2015
City of Schertz
Assistant Fire Chief
Exempt Full Time
Open January 20, 2015 thru March 11, 2015
The City of Schertz is accepting applications for the position of ASSISTANT FIRE
CHIEF to fill an immediate vacancy at that position. The Schertz Fire Rescue
Department employs 32 uniformed positions in two fire stations in this dynamic
community. Serving a population of 38,000 along the San Antonio-Austin Corridor,
Schertz is a rapidly growing city with projections for the population to double within ten
years. The department is expected to grow along with the community creating an
exciting opportunity in this progressive department.
Schertz Fire Rescue is equipped with top of the line equipment and protective clothing.
The Department is a learning organization that is proud of its training and professional
development. Continuous learning is expected at all levels of employment.
Requirements:
Requires Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Structural Fire Fighter-Master
and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) EMT-B or higher certification at time
of application; ten years continuous prior employment in a career paid fire department,
with no less than five years supervisory and administrative experience. A Bachelor’s
Degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major coursework in fire
science, fire administration, public administration, or training, and human development
is required. Successful completion of the National Fire Administration’s Executive Fire
Officer Program may be considered as equivalent to a Master Firefighter certification
and Degree requirement when accompanied with Advanced Firefighter Certification
from TCFP.
Preferred
Experience in fire department administration, budget preparation, fire risk planning,
organizational strategic planning preferred. Certification as Incident Safety Officer, Fire
Officer IV, Fire Investigator, NIMS ICS400 and Master’s Degree is desired.
City of Schertz
Assistant Fire Chief
Exempt
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Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background
investigation and subsequent medical exam and pre-employment drug screening.
Pay and Benefits:
Salary range is $73,300-$80,929 annually (depending upon qualifications); an excellent
benefits package which includes 100% employee Health, Dental, and Vision, paid
vacation, sick, holidays, Workers’ Compensation, EAP, and tuition reimbursement.
TMRS retirement included at a 7%, 2:1 match, with 457 deferred compensation plans
available.
The City of Schertz pays longevity pay, adjusted annually. Uniforms and protective gear
are provided along with a clothing allowance.
Applications are available online at www.schertz.com. Submit application, along with all
supporting documents, no later than 5:00 p.m. March 11.
The City of Schertz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.