Assistant Fire Chief

Assistant Fire Chief

This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening. JOB OBJECTIVE: To provide assistance to the Fire Chief in planning, directing, and administering activities of the Fire Department. This position is open to both internal and external applicants, and will be open until filled.

To be eligible for promotion to Assistant Fire Chief, the candidate must be a certified Firefighter I or Firefighter II or equivalent certification with a minimum of thirteen (13) years of progressively responsible, sworn firefighting experience, including at least five (5) years of supervisory experience and must have served a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a senior command or supervisory role, such as Battalion Chief, Division/District Chief, or an equivalent command-level position within a municipal fire department and must possess a Bachelor's Degree. Applicants/employees must meet any other requirements established by the Little Rock Civil Service Commission.

Additional requirements include establishing residency within the City of Little Rock within ninety (90) days of employment and maintaining residency for the duration of employment, obtaining certification as a basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) from the Arkansas Department of Health within twelve (12) months of employment, and possessing a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment.

Online applications only. Applicants' answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically. All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account. You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications. Critical selection components include a structured interview and experience review.