Deputy Fire Chief- City of Lewiston

Start Date: August 22, 2024 | End Date: September 25, 2024
County: Androscoggin County
Job Type: Public Safety - Fire

Accepting applicants for DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF with the City’s Fire Department. Applications are available at the Human Resources Department or online at www.lewistonmaine.gov.

GENERAL INFORMATION:           Department:    Fire

                                                            Barg. Unit:      Non-Union

Status:             Full-Time, Exempt (37.5 hours/week)

Grade:             12 [$92,391 – $135,642 annual]

Schedule:        Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-4:30pm. Hours may vary due to emergencies and meetings.

SUMMARY: Under direction of Fire Chief, assists and directs the City’s fire prevention and emergency management activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Associate’s degree in Fire Science (or closely related field) required, bachelor’s degree preferred. Must have five (5) years progressively responsible experience in a recognized career fire department with leadership experience and broad knowledge of collective bargaining (union) environments, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Desired credentials: Certified Fire Inspector I (or greater), Certified Fire Plan Examiner, Certified Fire Investigator. Applicants must have a valid State of Maine driver’s license.

WORK ACTIVITIES:  Plan, direct and coordinate all phases of City fire prevention and emergency management programs. Respond to emergency incidents, as directed, including recall from off-duty status. Assume command and direct, coordinate and supervise personnel engaged in fire investigation and enforcement of codes and ordinances. Maintain fire prevention division records and prepare reports as directed. Provide fire inspection training and attend/conduct staff meetings. Coordinate assigned activities with outside agencies and other City departments. Assist with budget preparation, including state and federal grants, as well as develop and prioritize long-term departmental planning. Participate in community events and meetings as a representative of the Fire Department and respond to citizen and media inquiries. Perform other duties as assigned.

Submit resume, cover letter and City of Lewiston Employment Application to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall 27 Pine Street Lewiston, ME 04240. Additional Human Resources contact information for email and fax submissions is available at lewistonmaine.gov > Human Resources > Terri-Lynn Bechard

Applications will be reviewed as received. Only interviewed candidates will be notified. Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents at time of application. Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information, will be rejected.