Fire Chief

Pensacola, Florida

The City of Pensacola (population 60,000) located on the Gulf Coast of Northwest Florida invites resumes for the position of Fire Chief. Pensacola is a diverse community with strong military ties, beaches, tourism, and historic preservation. Under the general direction of the City Manager, reporting through the Assistant City Manager, the Fire Chief manages a department with an annual budget exceeding 10 million dollars with approximately 139 employees and 6 Fire Stations, including an ARFF (Aircraft rescue Fire Fighting) station located at the Pensacola Regional Airport. Additional information is available at www.ci.pensacola.fl.us.

The Senior Fire Officer of the City has the responsibility for the efficient operation of the Fire Department. The Fire Chief is responsible for staffing, training, budgeting, and all administrative functions, the promotion of fire prevention measures, and the development and improvement of the department due to changing local conditions and technological advances in fire fighting and fire prevention.

Requires a motivational senior manager with a strong background in community relations, customer/citizen satisfaction and community service. Must possess a bachelors degree, plus seven (7) years of relevant experience including four (4) years as a chief, deputy chief, battalion chief or equivalent rank. Fire Chief salary DOQ.

Submit resume and letter of interest no later than Friday, April 28, 2006 to:

Mary Ann Stalcup

Director of Employee Services

P.O. Box 12910

Pensacola, FL 32521

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