The Village of Swansea is seeking Resumes for Full-Time Fire Chief

Qualifications and benefit package as follows

Highly Qualified Applicants should send Resume & Cover Letter on or before

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 5:00pm CST.

Village of Swansea

1444 Boul Ave.

Swansea, IL 62226

Attn: Kristina / Human Resources

· Salary Depending on Qualifications - $90-$110K

· Preference given to those with the following qualifications; Associates Degree or Higher, Basic Company Officer Certification, & Advanced Fire Officer Certification /or Approved Equivalent. Additionally, someone that has Budgeting Experience would be preferred.

· Served in the capacity of Chief Officer for at least 2 years

· Can read Construction Blueprints

· Has working knowledge of the International Building Code, Mechanical Code & Fire Code for plan reviews

· Experience with a Volunteer or Paid-on-Call Department is a plus

· Should feel comfortable providing press releases and speaking in front of the public

· Should currently live or have plans to relocate with-in twelve months to Swansea or be a minimum of 15-minute drive to Swansea Engine houses within our Village. Drive Time as approved by our Board of Trustees.

There will be a 6-month Probationary Period for this position & this position has many benefit options. Below are just a few!

· Medical & Dental for employee covered at 95% by the Village

· Dependent coverage as well heavily discounted

· Company take-home vehicle

· Illinois Down-State Fire Pension

· TASC for HSA & Dependent Care Program

· Paid Vacation, Sick & Personal Days

· Deferred Compensation Plan (optional) for additional retirement savings

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Ability to Commute:

• Swansea, IL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Swansea, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person