Fire Chief
- Employer
- City of Valley City
- Location
- Valley City, North Dakota
- Salary
- $51,000 - $71,000 depending on experience plus benefits
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- Industry
- Government and Public Services
- Role
- Other
- Job Type
- Long-Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
City of Valley City, ND (pop. 6,566 ) is seeking a Fire Chief. Situated on the Sheyenne River, Valley City is the county seat for Barnes County. The Valley City Fire Department and Valley City Rural Fire District provide fire protection services to 8,500 residents in 500 square miles. The Valley City Fire Department provides rescue services to Barnes County. The Valley City Fire Department has 35 volunteer fire fighters.
The Fire Chief, who reports directly to the City Administrator plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Fire Department and ensures building fire code compliance. The Fire Chief manages $500,000 annual budget.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field and ten years of firefighting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Required licenses and certifications: Firefighter I and II certifications issued by ND Fireman’s Association, Fire Inspector Certificate, valid ND driver’s license.
The successful candidate must live within Valley City. The starting salary range for this position is $51,000 to $71,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Great benefits package.
For more detailed information, please visit www.valleycity.us/career. Applications will be accepted through August 30, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. You may email your materials to etufte@valleycity.us or mail to Emma Tufte, City of Valley City, PO Box 390, Valley City, ND 58072.
Company
Valley City, population 6,380, is located in the heart of eastern North Dakota along the Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway and in 2017 was named the most beautiful city in the state.
The City of Valley City utilizes a Commission form of government with a Home Rule Charter. The board is composed of four commissioners and one President (Mayor) elected to four-year, overlapping terms. The City also has an elected municipal judge, 59 full-time employees, and several additional part-time and/or seasonal employees. Valley City is the county seat of Barnes County, North Dakota.
The City provides a wide variety of public works services including electric, sanitation, and water/sewer utilities; street and sanitary sewer maintenance, and a water treatment facility. Additional general government services include city fire and police departments, building inspection/permitting, and property assessment.
- Website
- http://www.valleycity.us/
- Telephone
- 7018451700
- Location
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254 2nd Ave NE
Valley City
North Dakota
58072
US
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