Deputy Fire Chief- Training & Safety Job Opening

How to apply: The City of Caldwell requires that their application be filled out in order to be considered for a position. Please obtain an application on the City’s website at www.cityofcaldwell.org or at the City of Caldwell Human Resources Office, 411 Blaine Caldwell, Idaho 83605. EOE

Description: The City of Caldwell has an opening for a Training and Safety Chief with the Caldwell Fire Department. Must possess good interpersonal skills and have the ability to effectively communicate with other City employees and the general public. Possession of a current and valid driver’s license. Ability to obtain Certification as Blue Card Trainer, within one year of employment. Current National or Idaho Emergency Medical Technician Certification. Ability to qualify as a State Instructor. Subject to a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities: Assists the Operations Chief in the operation, administration and coordination of the Caldwell Fire Department. Serves third in Command of the organization and may act as the Fire Chief, in their absence, and has primary responsibility for training and safety of department personnel and for compliance with State and Federal requirements.

Qualifications: Blue Card Certification; and Safety Officer Certification; and Minimum of ten (10) years progressive Fire Service Experience with at least 2 years as a Company Officer; and Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree in Fire Science, Public Administration or a closely related field; and Extensive fire fighting related experience at the company officer level or higher; or Any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PERSI Retirement, 401k with match, PTO, 10 paid holidays, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability

Contact Info:

Richelle Pittman-Kiyabu

208-455-4631

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $36.70 to $38.53 /hour

Experience:

• Fire Service: 10 years (Required)
• Company Officer: 2 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Safety Officer (Preferred)
• EMT Certification (Required)
• Blue Card Trainer (Preferred)
• Blue Card Certification (Required)