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10/05/2017

Fire Chief

Greenfield Township

Due to an upcoming resignation, Greenfield Township is accepting applications for the position of Fire Chief.

Greenfield Township is located in central Fairfield County. The service area includes the village of Carroll and has a growing retail and commercial development along the US Route 33 corridor.

The Greenfield Township Fire Department is a combination department with six career, 27 part-time, and six volunteer personnel operating from one fire station. The department is a full-service agency that provides emergency response services to a community of 5,600 residents in an area spanning 30 square miles.

The Fire Chief reports directly to the Board of Trustees. This highly visible position requires an experienced individual who can provide enthusiastic, hands-on leadership and the ability to develop strong working relationships. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, and have a broad background in all aspects of service delivery including suppression, EMS, prevention and inspection.

Requirements include a minimum of 10 years progressively responsible full-time fire service experience, with five or more years as a command officer (Battalion Chief / Shift officer or above), and the following state of Ohio certifications: Firefighter II, EMT-P, and a valid Ohio operator’s license. Applicants should also possess or have the ability to obtain CFSI and fire instructor certification.

Desired qualifications include experience in a combination department and a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field. The successful applicant must be in good physical condition and have the ability to pass all pre-employment screenings including physical examination and drug screening.

The starting salary range for this position is $68,000.00, DOQ and experience, and includes a comprehensive benefit package. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, including experience and achievements in program and project management, and copies of required certifications to:

Greenfield Township
4663 Carroll Cemetery Road
Carroll, Ohio 43112
Emails: clerk@greenfieldtwp.org

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