JOB LISTING

Search re-opened - The City of Portland, Maine, by dozens of accounts one of the most desirable places to live in the United States, has an immediate position vacancy for a Fire Chief.

The Fire Chief leads an organization of 234 men and women, providing paramedic-level emergency medical services, fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency marine response and air rescue services to a diverse community that contains a major seaport, an International Jetport, large industrial companies, and a large area of residential community. Extensive information about the position and the community can be found at http://www.portlandmaine.gov/fire/firechiefsearch.pdf .

The right person for this job will be an accomplished Fire/Emergency services leader with excellent technical skills, strong community skills, outstanding oral and written communications skills and strong management/leadership skills.

Interested persons should forward resume and cover letter by no later than 4:30 PM, Friday, August 31, 2012 to: Office of Human Resources, City of Portland, Room 115, City Hall, 389 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101, fax (207) 874-8937, or via email at www.portlandmaine.gov/jobs.asp .
Accepting applications/resumes 7/31/2012 through 8/31/2012.

Please mention you learned of this employment opportunity on the Careers In Government website.