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Fire Chief (*AT WILL)Salary$125,610.00 - $193,439.00 AnnuallyLocation624 South Chester, ARJob TypeFull Time- Regular PositionJob NumberFD-2025-07DepartmentFire Department - ExecutiveOpening Date07/07/2025Closing DateContinuousFLSAExemptBargaining UnitN/ASupervisory Responsibility?YesOn-Line Applications Only?YesDepartmentFire DepartmentGrade611
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive DesignationJOB OBJECTIVE: To plan and direct all activities and operations of the City of Little Rock Fire Department including fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical response within the City; to develop and implement guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure Fire activities, operations, and service levels are in compliance with Commission of Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) standards, guidelines, and regulations to maintain CFAI accreditation.SAFETY/SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION - This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
- Incumbent serving in this position is designated as an At-Will employee.
Please note this position will be open until filled and will close without notice.Essential FunctionsPlease go here to review a complete listing of the essential functions and knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThese knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Management or a related area, and five (5) years of experience as a manager or administrator in a fire service agency including five (5) years of fire suppression and prevention experience at a supervisory level or related area, and five (5) years of experience supervising managerial and professional-level employees. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.Additional Requirements
- 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.
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Must be a resident of the City of Little Rock within ninety (90) days of employment; must maintain residency for the duration of employment in this position.
DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.Application Requirements
- On-Line Application Only.
- Resume
- Cover letter is preferred, but not required.
Submitted resumes will be subject to disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The City of Little Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Requests for information may be directed to Kathleen Walker, Civil Service Testing and Promotion Manager (501) ###-####, or email
[email protected] City employees must list their current job and job duties in the work history portion of the application OR upload a current resume to receive credit.Applicants may check the status of their application for any position by logging into their applicant account at www.LRjobs.net; therefore, applicants should keep their Username and Password available for this purpose. Applicants may call the Human Resource office (501) ###-#### to check their status if they are having computer difficulties.Thank you for applying for employment with the City of Little Rock.City Of Little Rock Benefits - Fire ChiefHealth Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays total cost of employee only health insurance. Coverage for an employee's dependents is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is 500K, Group Universal Variable Life.Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.Retirement – We offer a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.Paid Time Off - Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business. Paid Time Off may be accumulated to a maximum of 500 hours (for Department Directors). Upon termination of employment, an employee will receive payment of all the PTO Leave balance.Department Directors will earn 263.90 hours annually, and after twenty years of service 280 hours annually.Short-Term Disability Leave - Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation). All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year. After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.Longevity -Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.Employer City of Little RockDepartment Fire Department - Executive Address 624 South Chester StreetArkansas, 72201Seniority level
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- Job functionOther, Information Technology, and Management
- IndustriesMuseums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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