Fire Chief

Recruitment #25-CI8150-01

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Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**

Nature of Work

The Fire Chief serves as the executive leader of the Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department and is responsible to the Director of Public Safety for the overall administration, operations, and strategic direction of all departmental divisions including fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), fire prevention and education, arson investigations, codes enforcement, internal affairs, and communications. This position provides daily leadership for department personnel and resources and plays a key role in community risk reduction, interagency coordination, and emergency response planning.

The Fire Chief ensures departmental compliance with local, state, and federal laws and is responsible for maintaining operational standards in accordance with national best practices, including the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and ISO Public Protection Classification criteria. This position directs senior command staff, including the Chief of Staff and Assistant Fire Chiefs, and ensures effective fiscal management, personnel development, and public safety outcomes across a city with complex operational and geographic needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field required. At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in a full-service fire department, including five (5) years in a senior command role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Credentialing through the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) as a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) preferred.
  • Completion of FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, and IS-800 courses required or obtainable within one year of appointment. Completion of the FEMA Professional Development Series and Senior Officials Workshop strongly preferred. 
  • Executive Fire Officer (EFO) certification or completion of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program preferred. 
  • Experience managing a fire department serving a population of at least 75,000 preferred.

NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

Must be available 24/7 for emergency response and incident command. Must maintain residency within the city limits of Montgomery as a condition of employment. Must possess or obtain a valid Alabama Class D driver’s license.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the Montgomery Fire Rescue. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. All qualified applications received will be sent to the Mayor’s Office for additional review.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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