Fire Chief

The City of Ottumwa is seeking candidates for the position of Fire Chief.

The Fire Chief is a very visible member of the senior leadership team for the City of Ottumwa. The Fire Chief requires well developed leadership abilities and management skill sets that are based upon consensus building and problem-solving. They must be a highly motivated, self-starting, and confident individual with excellent, genuine, and trustworthy interpersonal skills. It is particularly important the next Fire Chief be an integral and engaged leader of the Fire Department, with a strong background in modern fire, EMS, Community Risk Reduction, emergency management and all hazards practices.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor degree in Public Safety Administration or related field from an accredited college or university. A Master degree is preferred.
• 15 years of firefighting experience and current chief officer in a career municipal fire department.
• At least 7-10 years of demonstrated leadership in supervisory positions with career development as a chief officer
• Candidate’s successful completion of the Executive Fire Officer Program offered by the National Fire Academy, and or Chief Fire Officer Designation is desired.

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The City of Ottumwa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with applicable state and federal law, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City.

OTTUMWA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

PROMOTIONAL ASSESSMENT CENTER FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST

(This position falls under Iowa Code 400 - Civil Service. In order to qualify for consideration for the position, a candidate must complete an Assessment Center and be placed on an Eligibility List.)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:30 P.M. April 15, 2024

Upon review of application to ensure minimum requirements are met, candidates will be sent a link for required online assessments

that must be completed prior to April 24, 2024.

ASSESSMENT CENTER DATE FOR QUALIFYING APPLICANTS: April 30, 2024 - (Presentation Exercise, Tactical Exercise, Panel Interview)

To be considered for the position, candidates must participate on-site in the Assessment Center.

The City of Ottumwa offers a fantastic benefits package.

• 11 paid holidays
• Paid-time off (accrual begins immediately)
• Health Insurance (Including Medical, Dental and Vision) - eligible the 1st of the month after hire
• Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Yearly Free Health Screenings
• Life Insurance - Basic life at no charge to the employee
• Municipal Police and Fire retirement - City contributes 22.90%