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Fire Chief Vacancy - Newport News Virginia



Are you interested in taking on new opportunities in a department that covers an area of 119 square miles and runs 30000 calls per year.  Then Newport News Virginia is your area.  The International Association of Fire Chiefs is hosting a job posting for Fire Chief of Newport News Virginia Fire Department. 

To find more information about this post you can find it here - IAFC posting
To apply for the position you can go here - Application

 Preferred Qualifications
  • Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire, Public, or Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field;
  • Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience to include 5 years supervisory and management experience as a Chief Officer;
  • Chief Fire Officer (CFO) or Executive Fire Officer (EFO) certification preferred.
  • Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state and federal criminal history check and sex offender registry check; 
  • Requires satisfactory results from a medical evaluation and pre-employment substance abuse testing and is subject to random controlled substance testing; and
  • A valid Virginia’s driver’s license with an acceptable driving record with no more than 3 negative points on current driving record with thirty (30).  Employees are required to refrain from the use of tobacco.
  • The incumbent must physically reside within the city limits of Newport News no later than twelve months after appointment
The Ideal Candidate:
  • Has a track record of building strong interpersonal relations within the community and proactively bringing members with conflicting values and cultures together using innovative solutions
  • Is a team player with a commitment to working collaboratively with all City departments and external partners to solve problems, leverage resources and improve services that maximize quality of life opportunities for residents
  • Is a strategic business thinker and communicator with a demonstrated knowledge of modern firefighting methods, experience with a unified command system, emergency disaster services, hazardous materials handling, fire prevention programming and community information. The ideal candidate will have experience managing fire personnel and should be able to demonstrate successful relationship building.
  • Understands the significance of diversity within all aspects of the Department and has a proven track record of developing innovative solutions to attracting, retaining and promoting diversity
  • The ideal candidate will display high ethical behavior and principles and lead by example and must demonstrative effective communication skills.
  • Thrives in a culture of high performance expectations and personal accountability and has a track record of developing the same departmental standards as a highly accomplished law enforcement leader.
  • Is a proven manager with a track record of incorporating performance measurement into departmental operations.
  • He or she should be a proven problem solver with a track record of building and sustaining working relationships with all levels of stakeholders internal and external to the City. The ideal candidate should have experience in team building, succession planning and mentoring.
- See more at: http://careers.iafc.org/jobseeker/job/15082282/#sthash.QhGhzF5j.dpuf
 Preferred Qualifications
  • Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire, Public, or Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field;
  • Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience to include 5 years supervisory and management experience as a Chief Officer;
  • Chief Fire Officer (CFO) or Executive Fire Officer (EFO) certification preferred.
  • Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state and federal criminal history check and sex offender registry check; 
  • Requires satisfactory results from a medical evaluation and pre-employment substance abuse testing and is subject to random controlled substance testing; and
  • A valid Virginia’s driver’s license with an acceptable driving record with no more than 3 negative points on current driving record with thirty (30).  Employees are required to refrain from the use of tobacco.
  • The incumbent must physically reside within the city limits of Newport News no later than twelve months after appointment
The Ideal Candidate:
  • Has a track record of building strong interpersonal relations within the community and proactively bringing members with conflicting values and cultures together using innovative solutions
  • Is a team player with a commitment to working collaboratively with all City departments and external partners to solve problems, leverage resources and improve services that maximize quality of life opportunities for residents
  • Is a strategic business thinker and communicator with a demonstrated knowledge of modern firefighting methods, experience with a unified command system, emergency disaster services, hazardous materials handling, fire prevention programming and community information. The ideal candidate will have experience managing fire personnel and should be able to demonstrate successful relationship building.
  • Understands the significance of diversity within all aspects of the Department and has a proven track record of developing innovative solutions to attracting, retaining and promoting diversity
  • The ideal candidate will display high ethical behavior and principles and lead by example and must demonstrative effective communication skills.
  • Thrives in a culture of high performance expectations and personal accountability and has a track record of developing the same departmental standards as a highly accomplished law enforcement leader.
  • Is a proven manager with a track record of incorporating performance measurement into departmental operations.
  • He or she should be a proven problem solver with a track record of building and sustaining working relationships with all levels of stakeholders internal and external to the City. The ideal candidate should have experience in team building, succession planning and mentoring.
- See more at: http://careers.iafc.org/jobseeker/job/15082282/#sthash.QhGhzF5j.dpuf
 Preferred Qualifications
  • Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire, Public, or Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field;
  • Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience to include 5 years supervisory and management experience as a Chief Officer;
  • Chief Fire Officer (CFO) or Executive Fire Officer (EFO) certification preferred.
  • Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state and federal criminal history check and sex offender registry check; 
  • Requires satisfactory results from a medical evaluation and pre-employment substance abuse testing and is subject to random controlled substance testing; and
  • A valid Virginia’s driver’s license with an acceptable driving record with no more than 3 negative points on current driving record with thirty (30).  Employees are required to refrain from the use of tobacco.
  • The incumbent must physically reside within the city limits of Newport News no later than twelve months after appointment
The Ideal Candidate:
  • Has a track record of building strong interpersonal relations within the community and proactively bringing members with conflicting values and cultures together using innovative solutions
  • Is a team player with a commitment to working collaboratively with all City departments and external partners to solve problems, leverage resources and improve services that maximize quality of life opportunities for residents
  • Is a strategic business thinker and communicator with a demonstrated knowledge of modern firefighting methods, experience with a unified command system, emergency disaster services, hazardous materials handling, fire prevention programming and community information. The ideal candidate will have experience managing fire personnel and should be able to demonstrate successful relationship building.
  • Understands the significance of diversity within all aspects of the Department and has a proven track record of developing innovative solutions to attracting, retaining and promoting diversity
  • The ideal candidate will display high ethical behavior and principles and lead by example and must demonstrative effective communication skills.
  • Thrives in a culture of high performance expectations and personal accountability and has a track record of developing the same departmental standards as a highly accomplished law enforcement leader.
  • Is a proven manager with a track record of incorporating performance measurement into departmental operations.
  • He or she should be a proven problem solver with a track record of building and sustaining working relationships with all levels of stakeholders internal and external to the City. The ideal candidate should have experience in team building, succession planning and mentoring.
- See more at: http://careers.iafc.org/jobseeker/job/15082282/#sthash.QhGhzF5j.dpuf

 Preferred Qualifications
  • Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire, Public, or Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field;
  • Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience to include 5 years supervisory and management experience as a Chief Officer;
  • Chief Fire Officer (CFO) or Executive Fire Officer (EFO) certification preferred.
  • Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state and federal criminal history check and sex offender registry check; 
  • Requires satisfactory results from a medical evaluation and pre-employment substance abuse testing and is subject to random controlled substance testing; and
  • A valid Virginia’s driver’s license with an acceptable driving record with no more than 3 negative points on current driving record with thirty (30).  Employees are required to refrain from the use of tobacco.
  • The incumbent must physically reside within the city limits of Newport News no later than twelve months after appointment
The Ideal Candidate:
  • Has a track record of building strong interpersonal relations within the community and proactively bringing members with conflicting values and cultures together using innovative solutions
  • Is a team player with a commitment to working collaboratively with all City departments and external partners to solve problems, leverage resources and improve services that maximize quality of life opportunities for residents
  • Is a strategic business thinker and communicator with a demonstrated knowledge of modern firefighting methods, experience with a unified command system, emergency disaster services, hazardous materials handling, fire prevention programming and community information. The ideal candidate will have experience managing fire personnel and should be able to demonstrate successful relationship building.
  • Understands the significance of diversity within all aspects of the Department and has a proven track record of developing innovative solutions to attracting, retaining and promoting diversity
  • The ideal candidate will display high ethical behavior and principles and lead by example and must demonstrative effective communication skills.
  • Thrives in a culture of high performance expectations and personal accountability and has a track record of developing the same departmental standards as a highly accomplished law enforcement leader.
  • Is a proven manager with a track record of incorporating performance measurement into departmental operations.
  • He or she should be a proven problem solver with a track record of building and sustaining working relationships with all levels of stakeholders internal and external to the City. The ideal candidate should have experience in team building, succession planning and mentoring.
- See more at: http://careers.iafc.org/jobseeker/job/15082282/#sthash.QhGhzF5j.dpuf
 Preferred Qualifications
  • Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire, Public, or Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field;
  • Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience to include 5 years supervisory and management experience as a Chief Officer;
  • Chief Fire Officer (CFO) or Executive Fire Officer (EFO) certification preferred.
  • Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state and federal criminal history check and sex offender registry check; 
  • Requires satisfactory results from a medical evaluation and pre-employment substance abuse testing and is subject to random controlled substance testing; and
  • A valid Virginia’s driver’s license with an acceptable driving record with no more than 3 negative points on current driving record with thirty (30).  Employees are required to refrain from the use of tobacco.
  • The incumbent must physically reside within the city limits of Newport News no later than twelve months after appointment
The Ideal Candidate:
  • Has a track record of building strong interpersonal relations within the community and proactively bringing members with conflicting values and cultures together using innovative solutions
  • Is a team player with a commitment to working collaboratively with all City departments and external partners to solve problems, leverage resources and improve services that maximize quality of life opportunities for residents
  • Is a strategic business thinker and communicator with a demonstrated knowledge of modern firefighting methods, experience with a unified command system, emergency disaster services, hazardous materials handling, fire prevention programming and community information. The ideal candidate will have experience managing fire personnel and should be able to demonstrate successful relationship building.
  • Understands the significance of diversity within all aspects of the Department and has a proven track record of developing innovative solutions to attracting, retaining and promoting diversity
  • The ideal candidate will display high ethical behavior and principles and lead by example and must demonstrative effective communication skills.
  • Thrives in a culture of high performance expectations and personal accountability and has a track record of developing the same departmental standards as a highly accomplished law enforcement leader.
  • Is a proven manager with a track record of incorporating performance measurement into departmental operations.
  • He or she should be a proven problem solver with a track record of building and sustaining working relationships with all levels of stakeholders internal and external to the City. The ideal candidate should have experience in team building, succession planning and mentoring.
- See more at: http://careers.iafc.org/jobseeker/job/15082282/#sthash.QhGhzF5j.dpuf
 Preferred Qualifications
  • Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire, Public, or Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field;
  • Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience to include 5 years supervisory and management experience as a Chief Officer;
  • Chief Fire Officer (CFO) or Executive Fire Officer (EFO) certification preferred.
  • Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state and federal criminal history check and sex offender registry check; 
  • Requires satisfactory results from a medical evaluation and pre-employment substance abuse testing and is subject to random controlled substance testing; and
  • A valid Virginia’s driver’s license with an acceptable driving record with no more than 3 negative points on current driving record with thirty (30).  Employees are required to refrain from the use of tobacco.
  • The incumbent must physically reside within the city limits of Newport News no later than twelve months after appointment
The Ideal Candidate:
  • Has a track record of building strong interpersonal relations within the community and proactively bringing members with conflicting values and cultures together using innovative solutions
  • Is a team player with a commitment to working collaboratively with all City departments and external partners to solve problems, leverage resources and improve services that maximize quality of life opportunities for residents
  • Is a strategic business thinker and communicator with a demonstrated knowledge of modern firefighting methods, experience with a unified command system, emergency disaster services, hazardous materials handling, fire prevention programming and community information. The ideal candidate will have experience managing fire personnel and should be able to demonstrate successful relationship building.
  • Understands the significance of diversity within all aspects of the Department and has a proven track record of developing innovative solutions to attracting, retaining and promoting diversity
  • The ideal candidate will display high ethical behavior and principles and lead by example and must demonstrative effective communication skills.
  • Thrives in a culture of high performance expectations and personal accountability and has a track record of developing the same departmental standards as a highly accomplished law enforcement leader.
  • Is a proven manager with a track record of incorporating performance measurement into departmental operations.
  • He or she should be a proven problem solver with a track record of building and sustaining working relationships with all levels of stakeholders internal and external to the City. The ideal candidate should have experience in team building, succession planning and mentoring.
- See more at: http://careers.iafc.org/jobseeker/job/15082282/#sthash.QhGhzF5j.dpuf

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