The City of Coffeyville is seeking a highly professional, experienced candidate interested in serving as Fire Chief.    The Coffeyville Fire Department is authorized to maintain 18 full-time shift personnel working three (3) shifts out of a single fire station on a 24/48 schedule serving approximately 10,000 residents.    The department serves as the regional hazardous material response team and provides specialized response team functions to the city and region.

Candidate must have knowledge of modern fire department management and administration principles; budget development and implementation; grant writing; working knowledge of labor union relations; certifications specific to role (i.e. Executive Fire Officer, Incident Command, Fire Instructor).   Fire Chief also has responsibility for nuisance/environmental Code Enforcement department.

Preferred requirements include a Bachelor's Degree with major course work in fire prevention technology, public administration, business administration or a related field; ten years experience in fire service with demonstrated rank advancement with at least five years in upper level management capacity.   Candidate should have IFSAC Fire Officer I certification and Hazardous Material Technician certification.    Additional administrative management work experience may be substituted to meet the education requirement on a year to year basis.   An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is also qualifying.

The City offers an excellent benefit package and a pay rate of $77,043 to $90,000 dependent on qualifications.   Benefit package includes: health insurance, retirement plan, vacation, holidays, sick pay and continuing education reimbursement.    Applicants must be willing to meet the City of Coffeyville residency requirement within six months.   Will be required to pass pre-employment physical including drug screen and background check.

Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume demonstrating your qualifications to:   Human Resources Department, P O Box 1629, Coffeyville, KS   67337.   Phone 620-252-6121.    Applications accepted until May 1, 2019.   More details available at www.coffeyville.com.