Updated January 10, 2012

Fire Department

Position: Fire Chief
Salary: Pay Grade 23, expected starting range $55,000 - $65,000 DOQ
Deadline: Friday, February 17, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs departmental operations
• Establishes overall departmental policies on fire and rescue
• Develops long and short-range goals
• Works with staff to ensure effective fire fighting operations and to maintain sufficient level of preparedness and training
• Prepares budget projections of anticipated expenditures and needs including personnel, equipment, new apparatuses, and supplies
• Plans for and coordinates activities surrounding any natural disasters; ensures safety policies and procedures are developed
• Prepares and reviews operational and administrative reports
• Responds to all major emergency and fire calls
• Determines the appropriate structure of the organization to use career and part-time staff in the most efficient manner
• Establishes intergovernmental relationships with local, county, state, and federal agencies
• Deals tactfully with public and establishes and maintains effective working relationships

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of fire service management, fire inspections, and fire training
• Thorough knowledge of modern fire fighting practices and methods
• Thorough knowledge of the laws and ordinances which pertain to fire prevention and control
• Thorough knowledge of the types of industrial and commercial operations
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports analyzing departmental operations
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to effectively supervise and evaluate the work of staff, and to plan, assign, and coordinate activities performed by personnel
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and react effectively in emergency situations
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly
• Must possess the visual acuity to perform accounting, computer work, and extensive reading in addition to operating equipment

Education & Experience

• Two-year degree in Fire Science or related field supplemented by advanced courses and seminars in fire and rescue administration and considerable experience of an increasingly responsible nature of supervisory experience in the municipal fire service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Bachelors degree preferred
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license and Class B license
• NC Level I & II Firefighter, Hazmat, and EMT certifications

Pre-employment physical and background checks required
Applications are available at Clinton City Hall and at www.cityofclintonnc.us . Submit applications, resumes, cover letters, three references, and salary expectations to:

City of Clinton
Human Resource Manager
PO Box 199
Clinton, NC 28329-0199

Fax: 910-592-3003

A complete job description is available from the Clinton HR Office. For more information, contact Lisa Carter, HR Manager, at 910-299-4903 or via email: lac1@cityofclintonnc.us.

** DEADLINE TO APPLY: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 at 5:00 PM**THE CITY OF CLINTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Fire Department

Position: Part-time Firefighter
Salary:  Hourly Wage DOQ
Deadline: Friday, February 17, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work is performed under stressful and hazardous conditions.

• AM & PM shift hours

• Work environments include extreme cold weather, exposure to high heat, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and exposure to atmospheric conditions and working in high places.
• Performs routine maintenance & servicing of equipment
• Participates in post-fire operations of cleaning & salvage
• Ability to use good, sound judgment during a routine or emergency fire call
• Attends in- service classes to maintain knowledge of fire suppression and participates in physical training
• Knowledge of geography of the City of Clinton including building layouts
• Knowledge & skill in administering emergency medical procedures and techniques
• Regards the integrity and respects fellow employees
• Courteous and respectful to the public
• Performs public training classes
• Performs other related job duties as required

Requirements

• Must have a valid NC Class B driver’s license
• Must be 21 years old to operate any fire apparatus
• Must have NC  Firefighter I & II & Hazmat Certifications

Applications are available at Clinton City Hall and at www.cityofclintonnc.us . Submit applications and 3 references to:

City of Clinton
Human Resource Manager
PO Box 199
Clinton, NC 28329-0199

Fax: 910-592-3003

A complete job description is available from the Clinton HR Office. For more information, contact Lisa Carter, HR Manager, at 910-299-4903 or via email: lac1@cityofclintonnc.us.

** DEADLINE TO APPLY: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 at 5:00 PM**