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. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES assigned Battalion Chiefs and other assigned personnel. 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 All incumbents hired after July 21, 2025, must establish residency within the City of Little Rock within ninety (90) days of employment in this position and must maintain residency for the duration of their employment in this position. Must obtain certification as a basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) from the Arkansas Department of Health within twelve (12) months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position. Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. CRITICAL SELECTION COMPONENTS Structured Interview Experience Review DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. #J-18808-Ljbffr