JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - Fire Chief, City of Gallatin, Tennessee

A growing, well-established city of 25,000, located 25 miles Northeast of the Nashville metropolitan area, Gallatin is the county seat of Sumner County.  The city is a full service community, with its own airport, regional hospital, community college, and excellent city services, and a popular destination for tourism and recreation.

The Fire department has 54 employees, a $3.2 million budget, serving a diverse community.  Current salary range is $60,614 to $89,981 with excellent benefits. Reporting to the Mayor, and responsible to the City Council, the Chief plans, programs, directs, and evaluates the operation of the department; will be responsible for development of annual department budgets; controls budgeted expenses; formulates and implements fire policies; manages employee relations; attends community meetings; and makes presentations related to fire activities.

Minimum qualifications include any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in fire science, public administration or related areas.  Extensive administrative experience (10 years or more preferred) in fire service.  Upper-level management experience preferred.  Desire individuals with experience in Tennessee, with knowledge of all controlling laws applicable to fire agencies in TN.   Highly desire individual with fire experience in diverse community of similar/larger size with experience as chief/assistant chief or command-level position in a similar size department.  Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Tennessee; meet all departmental and statutory standards.   Must be willing to meet residency requirements. 

To apply, please submit cover letter summarizing reasons for interest and qualifications, a detailed resume including salary history, and three professional references.  Mail Resumes to UT- Municipal Technical Advisory Service, Attn: Gary Jaeckel, 226 Capitol Blvd., Suite 606, Nashville, TN  37219.  All applications must be received by February 7, 2007.  EOE.