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SalaryDEPUTY CHIEF-FIRE DEPARTMENT
Are you looking for the next step in supporting protective services in our community? The City of Watertown Fire Department has a leadership opening in the role of Deputy Chief. The Deputy Chief will be part of exciting developments on the horizon! We anticipate breaking ground on a new fire station in the spring of 2024, providing candidates with an opportunity to leave a legacy for the Watertown community.
The Deputy Chief is an administrative and management position whose duties involve assisting in the planning, organization, and direction of fire and EMS operations within the Watertown Fire Department. Work assignments are under the general direction of the Fire Chief. Assignments are broad in nature and afford the exercise of independent judgment in relation to assisting in the administration and coordination of department operations, and for general direction and participation in fire and EMS operations. Work is reviewed through periodic performance reports, observation of results achieved, and one-on-one conferences. As assigned, this position supervises all shift fire personnel, which may include 1-3 other supervisors. In Absence of Fire Chief, may assume role of Acting Fire Chief. Full job description responsibilities are attached.
Salary range starts at $86,694.40-$99,070.40 depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time salary position with Medical, Dental, Vision, Income Continuation Insurance, Flex Spending, WRS pension, Deferred Compensation, Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, Tuition Reimbursement with hours dependent on departmental need to include committee meetings and emergency responses.
Part of the consideration for this position is to complete an essay in response to the following questions/ statements.
- Based on your experience in the fire service, what initiative would you like to see incorporated during your term as Deputy Chief? What are some of the opportunities and some of the barriers that you would foresee in achieving this initiative?
- The fire and EMS service is a constantly changing field; members need to be adaptable and willing to grow as the industry grows. Using an experience from the fire/EMS field as an example, how do you support and maintain a learning culture? How do you assist your team members through change and ensure they are adapting.
- Accountability is a critical piece of a successful culture; communicating and knowing the benchmarks, training to reach them, and being held accountable to a standard is important. Please share at least two leadership experiences in which you identified a need for improved accountability and how you led through those circumstances.
The essay can be typed in the following question fields or uploaded as a PDF with the resume and should be no more than 2 pages per question and will need to be written in a Times New Roman 12-point font, double spaced, with 1-inch margins.
A resume, cover letter, and essay responses formatted as a pdf file can be uploaded to the application site found at https://ciwatertownwi.applicantpro.com/jobs/ and will be accepted until April 14, 2024 by 11:59 pm. All applications will be held in confidence. Top candidates will be invited to the interview process if selected. Email questions to lschwartz@watertownwi.gov
The essay can be typed in the following question fields or uploaded as a PDF with the resume and should be no more than 2 pages per question and will need to be written in a Times New Roman 12-point font, double spaced, with 1-inch margins.
A resume and cover letter, formatted as a pdf file can be uploaded to the application site found at https://ciwatertownwi.applicantpro.com/jobs/ and will be accepted until April 14th by 4:30pm. All applications will be held in confidence. Top candidates will be invited to the interview process. Email questions to lschwartz@watertownwi.gov
The City of Watertown is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or age. Employment based on Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing & Alcohol Testing
