Fire Chief

Come build your team and finalize the station!

This Fire Chief position will be responsible for coordinating the official start of the Otsego Fire Department. Otsego is looking for a strategic leader with experience in the fire services. Future staffing of the department is preliminary outlined, which can be viewed on the City Website by using the link below.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Minnesota firefighter license or be able to obtain with 30 days.


2. Ten (10) years as a firefighter with a minimum of five (5) years progressive experience within a fire department of equal or greater size.


3. Associates degree in a related field


4. Valid Minnesota drivers license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field.


2. State Certified EMT


3. Experience with a fire inspection program


4. Experience:
   
   
   
   1. With union grievances, arbitration, mediation and contract negotiations.
   
   
   2. Working with boards, councils and commissions.
   
   
   3. In a leadership role that includes management and administrative functions, including developing and managing a budget
   
   
   4. Collaborating with city leadership and regional agencies.
   
   
   5. Managing a fire department with similar organizational structure.
   
   
   6. As an Emergency Manager or state/national certification as an emergency manager.
   
   
   
   

Full Fire Chief Job Description