Fire Chief
City of Medina
Due to a planned retirement, the Medina Civil Service Commission will be accepting applications for the position of Fire Chief. The position will be filled pursuant to the Medina City Charter and the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code Sec. 124.45. By Charter, the Safety Director is able to invite two additional candidates to participate in the testing procedure along with all eligible internal candidates.
Medina is an increasingly desirable community that offers a wide selection of recreational opportunities, a thriving downtown business district and a growing industrial area. It is conveniently located near the Interstate 71 corridor 30 miles south of Cleveland and 25 miles west of Akron.
The Medina Fire Department is a combination department with three career and 42 part-time and paid-on-call personnel. The fire department provides fire suppression, fire prevention, and other emergency response services to 27,000 residents. The department also provides contractual services to Montville Township (pop. 11,828) and Medina Township (pop. 9,002). The department responds to 1,300 calls for service annually from six fire stations.
The Fire Chief reports directly to the Mayor/Safety Director. This highly visible position requires an energetic individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to foster a strong team environment. Successful applicants will have experience in planning and have a broad background in all aspects of service delivery including fire prevention and inspection.
Prefer 10 years of firefighting experience including documented supervisory experience at the shift commander level or higher and the following State of Ohio certifications: Firefighter II, EMT-B, Certified Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Instructor and a valid Ohio operator’s license. Applicants must also have completed Fire Officer I and II training, supplemented by active participation in a training schedule of advanced firefighting or any equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
The successful applicant must be in good physical condition and have the ability to pass all pre-employment screenings including physical examination and drug screening. The salary range for this position is $81,493 to $95,077 DOQ and experience, and includes a comprehensive benefit package.
Please complete the employment application (DOCUMENTS below), save completed application to your computer and attach to an email to the Medina Civil Service Commission along with a cover letter and resume, highlighting achievements in program and project management, and copies of required certifications to [email protected]. If you have military service, please attach a copy of your DD 214 for possible extra credit if chosen to participate in the exam process.
All paperwork may be submitted to the Medina Civil Service Office by email to [email protected] or delivered in-person at City Hall, 132 N. Elmwood Avenue, Medina, OH 44256. Applications must be received or postmarked by 4:00 pm on October 5, 2020.
All applications/resumes received will be reviewed and interviews conducted (late October/early November), as needed, to narrow our outside applicants to two candidates to participate in the competitive process.
The testing process will be handled through the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association. The test process will consist of a two-part exam. A written test will be given on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 and an Assessment Center will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Ranking on an eligible list will be determined by the final score each candidate receives comprised of each section being scored individually, with the written test weighted at 30% and the assessment center weighted at 70% combined for the final score. A passing final score needs to be 70% or better. Extra credit will then be applied (internally/seniority credit and outside/military credit) to determine final ranking. The top three candidates having the highest passing score will be certified for consideration for appointment.
The City of Medina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.