Job Postings
Fire Chief
City of West Allis
The City of West Allis, WI (pop. ~60,000; 11.4 sq. miles; Milwaukee County) seeks a visionary leader responsible for managing a ~$13 million budget and a dedicated staff of 108 protective service employees and 1.375 civilians. The successful candidate must support the concept of agency accreditation and possess a proven record of integrity and the leadership, management and interpersonal skills to inspire, motivate, guide, direct and challenge all Department staff to achieve organizational goals.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science/related field (Master's Degree preferred); 10 yrs of progressively responsible recent paid firefighting and EMS work experience, with a current/last rank of Battalion Chief/equivalent or higher, including at least five (5) years of leadership experience at the level of Battalion Chief/equivalent or higher; certified/certifiable as a WI Fire Officer; valid driver's license. Professional credentialing and experience in a unionized and CFAI accredited fire agency is preferred.
Salary range is $87,880 to $109,845 together with excellent benefits. West Allis residency is required within 18 months of appointment. Further information/application materials are available at www.westalliswi.gov or Human Resources, 7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, 414/302-8270.
DEADLINE: 5 pm, Friday, June 28, 2013.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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FIRE CHIEF
GREEN BAY METRO FIRE DEPARTMENT
The City of Green Bay is seeking an experienced fire service administrator with exceptional interpersonal skills and progressive management experience to serve as its Fire Chief. The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of innovative initiatives that have resulted in operational efficiencies. The Fire Chief has overall direction of fire prevention, fire suppression and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
The City of Green Bay is a thriving city; it is the third largest city in the State of Wisconsin with a population of approximately 105,000 and home to the Green Bay Packers. The Green Bay Metro Fire Department services the City of Green Bay and the Village of Allouez (a neighboring community). The Fire Department has approximately 197 employees, 7 fire stations and an operating budget of $21 million. In 2012, the department had a total of 10,073 service runs with 7,342 of these runs for emergency medical services.
Strong strategic leadership and communication skills are required as well as labor relations, project management and budgetary experience. Candidate should be able to demonstrate a history of successful partnerships with other municipal and fire service agencies, promoting cooperation and increased efficiency.
Qualified candidates will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science, Business Administration or Public Administration. A Master's Degree is preferred.
- Seven years progressively responsible supervisory and managerial experience, including budgetary and union labor relations experience.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy is desired.
- Chief Fire Officer Designation (CFOD) is desired
- A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered
Salary: $82,471-$102,574/annually with excellent fringe benefits, including health, dental, life insurance and pension. Residency within the Corporate City limits of Green Bay is required within 1 year of hire.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin on March 8, 2013.
Apply online at www.green-bay.org; (920) 448-3147; EOE
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Adjunct Instructor, Fire Program
Western Technical College
Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region. We are seeking energetic candidates, passionate about helping others learn and dedicated to serving students, to teach in our Fire Program part-time in our Sparta Public Safety Training Center. If you are a motivated individual who can contribute to excellence in teaching and learning, please consider this employment opportunity at Western.
Summary of Position: Instructors are responsible for providing quality academic curriculum, instruction, assessment, and to ensure a productive and challenging classroom experience to prepare students for the workplace and/or a pathway to further education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect
- Teach courses in modern classroom (F2F), interactive TV, online or hybrid blend or both
- Collaborate with division program faculty and staff
- Responsible for instructional learning activities
- Monitor student progress and conduct student evaluation
- Provide academic referrals as appropriate
- Organize, develop, and teach outcomes-based curriculum and assess student learning
- Work with students on one-to-one basis outside the classroom as well as in classroom setting
- Assist students in developing critical thinking skills to understand/apply concepts of subject matter to vocational, ethical, social, and personal practices
- Use college approved learning management system
- Adhere to college, division/department, and program policies
- Teach to the college core abilities as well as the program and course outcomes
- Complete all required College training
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree plus 3 years (6,000 hours) occupational experience as Fire chief/captain/lieutenant, Fire fighter/officer/mechanic/inspector required. Must hold NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter II certification and WTCS Fire Instructor I certification (or complete upon acceptance), and hold a valid driver's license (CDL Level B Preferred). To teach non-credit courses only, education minimum is Associate Degree. All other minimum requirements must be met.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/ABOUT WESTERN: Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list for one-year and contacted by the Division as opportunities are available. Copies of transcripts are acceptable during the application process (originals will be required upon hire).
This position reports to: Associate Dean Public Safety
Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Our mission is to provide relevant, high quality education in a collaborative and sustainable environment that changes the lives of students and grows our communities.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.westerntc.edu/employment/
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