ANNOUNCEMENT OF
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
  WITH THE
Department of Human Resources and Labor Relations CITY OF FLINT  
Municipal Center    
1101 S. Saginaw St., Room 9    
Flint, MI 48502 "An Equal Opportunity Employer"  
The Department of Human Resources is recruiting for the position of:
FIRE CHIEF
(Appointed)
Note:
SALARY:
$80,000 Annual
 
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Performs a variety of technical, administrative and supervisory work; Planning, organizing, directing and implementing fire prevention and suppression to prevent or minimize the loss of life and property by fire.
 
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Public Administration or a closely related field;
2. Seven (7) years of experience in fire or emergency medical service work, three (3) years of which must have been equivalent to Fire Lieutenant or higher;
3. Completion of the Fire Basic Training Academy or equivalent OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
4. Thorough knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention and emergency services principles, procedures, techniques and equipment.
5. Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, departmental standard operating procedures and regulations.
6. Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment.
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send resume with proof of degree, certification and experience as listed in the minimum entrance requirements, to: City of Flint, Department of Human Resources/Labor Relations, ATT: Susan Muma, 1101 S. Saginaw St., Room 9, Flint, MI 48502. Resumes will be accepted on a continuous basis until position is filled.
 
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older at time of hire.
2. Must possess or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid State of Michigan Driver's License;
3. Must possess Commercial Drivers' License endorsement or certification of Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention Program (EVAP) without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
4. No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven (7) years.
5. Ability to read and write the English language.
6. Ability to meet Departmental physical standards.
 
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:
 
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
 
DATED:   9/23/2009
Muma,Susan
PAB

GENERAL

 

Flint is a dynamic city of over 120,000 population with unsurpassed educational facilities.  A junior college and a branch of the University of Michigan are centrally located in the city. The city is undergoing dramatic physical change, with downtown development projects, and urban renewal projects. Flint is nationally known for its college and cultural center and internationally known for its Mott program of community education and recreation. Graduate work may be attained at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, Eastern Michigan University, or Central Michigan University, each within an hour’s driving time from Flint. Michigan’s outstanding expressway system also places Flint within easy driving distance of the state’s many fine summer and winter recreation areas. Flint also has an international airport with scheduled passenger service.

 

The City of Flint employs approximately 1000 full and part-time employees under the civil service system. The many different departments provide such community services as police and fire protection, parks, golf and recreational facilities, street and sewer construction and maintenance, sanitation water supply, water pollution control, community development and many others.

 

 

 

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

 

The City of Flint provides a full range of fringe benefits based on bargaining units and exempt status. Among the benefits are vacations and sick days, generous health and dental plans for employees and eligible dependents, holidays, life insurance and defined contribution or defined benefit retirement system.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

 

APPLICATIONS

Applications must be filled out completely and must clearly show that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification.

 

RESUMES

Applicants are encouraged to attach resumes to their completed application forms if they so desire, but a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form.

 

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Applicants are responsible for promptly notifying the Department of Human Resources of any change of address and/or phone number.

 

MEDICAL STANDARDS

Employment with the City of Flint is contingent on meeting the medical standards of the position. A pre-employment physical examination administered by the City is required. Any serious medical condition may be cause for disqualification.

 

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBLITY VERIFICATION

All employees, citizens and non-citizens, hired after November 6, 1986 must provide evidence of employment eligibility within 3 business days of the date employment begins.

 

 

 

PH: (810) 766-7280

FAX: (810) 766-7100

www.cityofflint.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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