City of Aurora, Missouri Position Announcement - Fire Chief
The City of Aurora is seeking candidates for the position of Fire Chief of the Fire Department. Located in Southwestern Missouri, Aurora is a busy and developing community that has a residential population of approximately 7,500 residents and covers approximately 4.5 square miles. The Fire Department has a full time staff of 7; additionally the department a cadre of civilian volunteers that assist with response. With a solid fleet of fire response equipment and a supportive City Council and community, the fire department is working to develop into one of the areas best fire services in the areas. The Fire department budget for calendar year 2022 is approximately $600,000.
Position Information: This is a Full Time Exempt (Salaried) Position
Starting Salary Range: Pay Grade $68,000 to $78,000 Depending on Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High School Graduate or GED
- Minimum Age: 21 years of age
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license or obtain a valid Missouri Driver’s License within 30 days of appointment
- Must submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing, or other relevant testing as required
- Candidates must have demonstrated skills in these five areas: leadership, communication, management, budgeting, and community relations in Fire Service Administration
- Candidates must have a minimum of eight (8) years of firefighting experience in a professional firefighter position and achieved and held the rank of Captain or a higher command position for a minimum of four (4) years
- Must possess a Firefighter I or II certification through the Missouri Department of Public Safety. Certifications from other states may be considered. (Reciprocity or Equivalency from other states must be granted through the MoDPS; please see the MoDPS for information) and have the ability to continue annual trainings as required by the Missouri Department of Public Safety
- Any combination of education, training, or experience that would qualify for the position as determined by the City Manager
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- An Associate’s Degree in fire science or similar degree, and advanced supervisory in management training
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, or a similar field
- Five of more year’s previous experience as a Chief, Assistant Chief or similar position in a Fire Department and community of comparable size
- Fire Officer I & II Certification through the MoDPS
- Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator or other Certifications as recognized by the MoDPS
- Ten or more years of progressively responsible fire services experience
- Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities managing a diverse fire service workforce will be considered. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT:
- A COVER LETTER HIGHLIGHTING HIS/HER EXPERIENCE
- RESUME
- COPIES OF FIRE I/II CERTIFICATIONS OR ANY OTHER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS THE APPLICANT WISHES TO BE CONSIDERED
- A CITY STANDARD APPLICATION – Available online or from the City Clerk (contact information below)
Applicants must provide the documents requested for consideration for this position.
A full job description may be obtained on the City of Aurora’s Website or by contact the Aurora City Clerk.
First Review of Applications will begin on June 14th, 2021.
Submit Application Materials to:
Kamy Kulow, City Clerk
City of Aurora
PO Box 30
Aurora, MO 65605
Email: Auroracityclerk@auroramo.gov
Phone: 417-678-5121 Ext. 23
Fire Chief Job Description Link: City of Aurora Fire Chief Job Description
City Application Link: City of Aurora Application