IOna McGregor Fire Protection and Rescue Service District
FIRE CHIEF
Iona McGregor Fire Protection and Rescue Service District
(“District”) is seeking applications from qualified candidates
to fill the currently vacant position of Fire Chief. The
application process and additional information, including the
job description and job qualifications, can be viewed at the
District’s website at
www.ionafire.com.
Applications must be submitted to Jean Powell, whose address is
JP & Associates, LLC, 2825 NW 104 Court #A, Gainesville, Florida
32606, on or before the submittal (postmark) deadline of May 20,
2013. The District reserves the right to reject any and all
applications and to select the applicant who the District Board
of Commissioners believes is the best applicant to fill the Fire
Chief’s vacancy. The District does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
marital status, citizenship or veteran status. The district is
an equal opportunity employer.
With five stations, and over 100 staff
members, the mission of the Iona-McGregor Fire District is to
protect the lives and property of the community through
exemplary fire education, prevention, suppression and emergency
rescue services with professionalism, compassion and integrity.
The district serves and protects more than 38,000 homes and
businesses within a 42-square-mile area.
The successful candidate must possess strong management and
leadership skills, excellent communication and organizational
skills, established fiscal management capabilities, thorough
knowledge of and proven experience with fire, EMS and emergency
management services and a demonstrated track record and
competencies relating to emotional intelligence (i.e.
management
style that is inclusive without relinquishing leadership
responsibilities);
ability to work
collaboratively
with employees, the Board,
citizens, and all other stakeholders;
expertise in team building; and ability to develop and motivate
personnel.
The District provides an excellent benefit
package. Salary is
negotiable based on experience and credentials.