The Village of Clarendon Hills, IL (Pop. 8700) is seeking a proactive, innovative leader to serve as Fire Chief. The next Fire Chief will be an individual with a clear and dynamic vision for providing excellent, proactive emergency services. The position reports to the Director of Public Safety and the Village Manager. The Fire Chief is responsible for the professional, administrative, and management work of planning, organizing, and directing all activities of the Clarendon Hills Fire Department. The successful candidate will be the Department’s second full-time Chief in its history.
NATURE OF WORK
The Fire Chief is responsible for the administration and coordination of all fire service, emergency medical, and rescue activities and the establishment of policies, procedures, and regulations including those pertaining to fire suppression, fire prevention, training, maintenance, and communications. Supervision is exercised directly or through subordinate supervisors over all employees of the department. The Fire Chief responds to emergencies as a senior command officer responsible for all activities undertaken to gain incident mitigation. The Fire Chief is a goal-orientated leader with proven ability to gain cooperation and communicate clear directions to the department.
This is an exempt position. The pay range for this position is $118,390 – $157,853. Starting salary for candidates depends on qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please visit the Village’s website at https://www.clarendonhills.us/Employment and apply by completing an application and submitting a cover letter and references. First consideration of candidates will occur on April 30, 2024. Position open until filled.
Please direct any questions to Mera Johnson Assistant Village Manager/HR Director 630-286-5404, mjohnson@clarendonhills.us.
The Village of Clarendon Hills is an equal-opportunity employer.
