Job Opportunities

• City of Sycamore Seeks Fire Chief

  POSITION AVAILABLE 

  The City of Sycamore is accepting applications for the position of Fire Chief.  This is an exempt, full-time senior level management position that reports to the City Manager and is governed by the City Code and Salary ordinance.  The person hired for this position is expected to work a forty-hour workweek, with frequent comp time and frequent response after regular work hours and on weekends and holiday, and must meet residency requirements.   The starting salary is dependent on qualifications, with the current range at $90,000 - $110,000. 

  DUTIES INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

  • Develop and review organizational goals, objectives, and current programs
  • Develop and enforce departmental policies and procedures
  • Management of the Fire Department’s Administrative and Operations Divisions
  • Oversee shift and personnel assignments and the performance of Fire Department employees
  • Serve as administrative advisor during IAFF negotiations
  • Develop and manage the annual department budget within guidelines established by the City Manager
  • Develop the Fire Department’s annual report to the City Council
  • Prepare and oversee Firefighter training
  • Act as Incident Commander in complex or multi-company incidents
  • Work with the Fire and Police commission regarding Firefighter entrance and promotional exams and employee disciplinary actions
  • Serve as a Board member of the Sycamore Firefighters Pension Fund
  • Serve as a member on the Board of Community organizations 

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

  • Advanced knowledge of fire suppression equipment and apparatus
  • Advanced knowledge of fire prevention principles and procedures
  • Advanced knowledge of emergency services training, procedures, and equipment
  • Advanced knowledge of personnel management and budget administration
  • Superior communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and effectively present ideas orally and in writing
    • Ability to work effectively under extreme stress
    • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public 

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration, Public Administration or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of fifteen years experience in the fire services with a history of advancement required, and a supervisory position of ten years preferred.
  • Current Illinois Driver’s License and Illinois certification as an EMT, Basic or advanced
  • Must be medically certified by City physician to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus 

  BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement

  Applications and full job description are available in the Human Resources office and the City Clerk’s office.  Interested candidates wanting more information may visit www.cityofsycamore.com, or contact Sue Willey, Human Resources Director at 815-895-0786 or swilley@cityofsycamore.com.  Applications must be received in the Human Resources office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2012.

  - THE CITY OF SYCAMORE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -

• Village of Hinsdale Seeks Fire Chief

  FIRE CHIEF

  The Village of Hinsdale is seeking to fill the position of Fire Chief.  The Fire Chief is responsible for overseeing all of the department’s operations.  Strong communication and organization skills are a must.  Other requirements include: 7-10 years progressive management experience and a bachelor’s degree in fire science or a related field.  A master’s degree is preferred.  Please see the position announcement at www.villageofhinsdale.org/jobs for more information.  Cover letters and resumes are due by 3/16/12 to:  Sandy Mikel, Administration Manager, Village of Hinsdale, 19 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale, IL 60521, smikel@villageofhinsdale.org, fax 630-789-7015.  The Village of Hinsdale is an EEO.

• Village of Homewood Seeks FF/PM's

  Firefighter/Paramedic

  The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of Homewood, IL will hold a written examination on 3/17/12 at 8:00 a.m. to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Starting salary $57,387. Qualifications:  Applicants must be at least 21 years of age & under 35 years of age at time of the written examination (unless exempt from age limitation according to state law, proof of which must be included with application submittal ); high school degree or GED; U.S. citizen or an alien admitted for permanent residence or lawfully admitted for temporary residence and who produces evidence of intention to become a U.S. citizen; possess a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) identification card with an issuance date between 3/12/11 and 3/12/12. Applicants passing the written examination shall be required to take an oral examination at a later date to assess the applicant’s speech, alertness, ability to communicate, judgment, emotional stability, self-confidence, social skills and general fitness for the position. Application packet, CPAT information & study guide are available at the Homewood Fire Department from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday & 24 hours a day at the Police Department, 17950 Dixie Highway. $10 Application fee.  Applications must be submitted no later than 11:00 a.m. on 3/13/12. EOE.