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City of Champaign

Phone: 217-403-8770 

Fax: 217-403-8780

anne.hollenback@ci.champaign.il.us  
Website: www.ci.champaign.il.us      

Salary: $98,565 - $133,063

Population: 73,685

Sworn Officers: 105

Application Deadline: 4/27/08

The City of Champaign, IL, seeks an innovative professional with strong leadership abilities and fire management experience to serve as Fire Chief for a department of approximately 105 sworn and 15 civilian personnel, overseeing an operating budget of $12 million.  The City of Champaign is a vibrant, high growth, and diverse community in central Illinois, approximately 2 hours south of Chicago.  The City of Champaign operates under a Council-Manager form of government.

Candidates must have:

• Extensive experience in fire service as a Chief, Deputy Chief, or equivalent

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree in fire science, public administration or related field, master’s degree desired

• Comprehensive knowledge of current issues in fire management and the principles of public administration

• Comprehensive knowledge of building and construction codes

• Ability to organize, direct and control local fire and emergency operations consistent with the requirements of laws, union contracts and municipal policy

Salary range is $98,565 to $133,063/year DOQ

Excellent fringe benefit package

The City seeks an individual who shares the City’s values of Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, and Results. Applications received online by Sunday, April 27, 2008 will be given full consideration.

To apply, visit the City’s Online Hiring Center at:

www.ci.champaign.il.us

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