incident commander

Banner Health

<div>Department Name:
IT Service Operations
Work Shift:
Evening
Job Category:
Information Technology
Estimated Pay Range:
$40.91 - $68.19 / hour, based on location, education, &amp; experience.
In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.
Banner Health was named to Fortune&rsquo;s Most Innovative Companies in America 2025 list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We&rsquo;re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.
The Banner Health Critical Response team leads the charge when our most critical IT services are disrupted&mdash;moving fast to restore stability, protect patient care, and support the teams who rely on technology every minute of the day.
As a Major Incident Commander, you are the calm, decisive commander at the center of high-impact incidents&mdash;aligning technical teams and business partners, driving rapid restoration, and delivering clear, timely communication throughout. You will also help shape our Major Incident Management strategy, strengthen and mentor the broader incident practice, and partner with leadership to turn every event into measurable, ongoing improvement. This role requires working variable shifts and responding to 24x7 critical alerts via mobile device or other connected platform. The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday, 2PM - 10:30PM AZ Time. This can be a remote position if you live in the following states ONLY: Al, AK, AR, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD,MI, MN, MS, MO, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI AZ CA CO NE NV WY. No other states will be consider.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options, so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is an expert providing advanced leadership during the highest‑impact incidents and drives continuous improvement of the Major Incident Management practice. This role shapes strategy, mentors the team, and partners closely with leadership across the organization.
Working variable shifts and responding to 24x7 critical alerts on a mobile device or other connected platform for service disruptions is required for this role.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Leads coordination of complex or high-impact major incident bridge calls and communication channels. Provides guidance to Coordinators and supports Major Incident Commanders during critical events.
2. Reviews incident records, timelines, and activity logs for quality, accuracy, and audit readiness. Identifies opportunities for improvement.
3. Oversees and refines outage notifications and status updates. Ensures messaging is clear, audience-appropriate, and aligned with business and clinical impact.
4. Evaluates monitoring and alerting performance across systems. Drives improvements to alerting strategy, routing, and response workflows.
5. Collaborates closely with Problem Management to improve RCA quality, identify systemic issues, and recommend preventive or corrective actions to reduce repeat incidents.
6. Analyzes and interprets major incident SLAs and KPIs. Recommends process, tooling, or operational changes to improve performance and reliability.
7. Leads updates to playbooks, escalation paths, and communication templates based on post-incident reviews, exercises, and operational experience.
8. Maintains deep knowledge of enterprise platforms, incident response processes, stakeholders, and downtime procedures. Serves as a subject matter expert and mentor.
9. Exercises incident command authority during active major incidents, including determining severity, directing escalation paths, managing risk tradeoffs, and determining when incidents are stabilized or resolved.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and education as normally obtained through an Associate&rsquo;s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience in IT operations, service desk, NOC, or incident management.
Proven experience in leading high-severity, enterprise-impacting incidents. Experience developing or improving incident management processes, playbooks, or workflows.
Advanced facilitation and communication skills, including executive-level communications. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify systemic issues and operational risk. Ability to coach and mentor other coordinators.
Ability and willingness to work variable shifts and respond to 24x7 critical alerts via mobile device or other connected platforms for service disruptions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
ITIL Intermediate/Managing Professional certification or equivalent experience.
Experience partnering with senior IT leaders, vendors, or business stakeholders during critical incidents.
Experience designing or leading tabletop exercises or simulations.
Experience influencing tooling, alerting, or workflow optimization.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
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Major Incident Commander

<div>Department Name:
IT Service Operations
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Information Technology
Estimated Pay Range:
$46.84 - $78.06 / hour, based on location, education, &amp; experience.
In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.
Banner Health was named to Fortune&rsquo;s Most Innovative Companies in America 2025 list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We&rsquo;re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.
The Banner Health Critical Response team leads the charge when our most critical IT services are disrupted&mdash;moving fast to restore stability, protect patient care, and support the teams who rely on technology every minute of the day.
As a Senior Major Incident Commander, you are the calm, decisive commander at the center of high-impact incidents&mdash;aligning technical teams and business partners, driving rapid restoration, and delivering clear, timely communication throughout. You will also help shape our Major Incident Management strategy, strengthen and mentor the broader incident practice, and partner with leadership to turn every event into measurable, ongoing improvement.
This role requires working variable shifts and responding to 24x7 critical alerts via mobile device or other connected platform. The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday, 6AM - 2:30PM AZ Time. This can be a remote position if you live in the following states ONLY: Al, AK, AR, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD,MI, MN, MS, MO, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI AZ CA CO NE NV WY. No other states will be consider.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options, so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is a seasoned expert who provides senior-level leadership during the most complex and high-impact major incidents. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, advising Incident Commanders, Major Incident Managers, and senior stakeholders to ensure effective coordination, decision support, and communication. Outside of active incidents, the role drives maturity of the Major Incident Management practice through advanced analysis, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing risk, improving response effectiveness, and increasing organizational resilience.
Working variable shifts and responding to 24x7 critical alerts on a mobile device or other connected platform for service disruptions is required for this role.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Serves as senior operational leader for major incident coordination. Mentors Coordinators and partners with Major Incident Commanders during the most critical and complex incidents.
2. Establishes standards for incident documentation, timelines, and communication quality. Leads quality assurance efforts across the incident lifecycle.
3. Defines and leads enterprise standards for outage notifications and status communications. Ensures consistency, transparency, and executive- and clinical-level alignment.
4. Leads enterprise-level monitoring and alerting strategy reviews. Champions proactive detection, automation, and response optimization.
5. Provides leadership in Problem Management integration by driving systemic RCA outcomes, validating corrective actions, and reducing organizational risk.
6. Leads the team in improving major incident response SLAs and KPIs through data-driven insights, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.
7. Owns the evolution of major incident playbooks, templates, escalation frameworks, and communication standards to ensure consistency and clinical alignment.
8. Maintains expert-level knowledge of enterprise technology platforms, security policies, major incident processes, stakeholders, and downtime procedures. Acts as a trusted advisor to leadership.
9. Provides final decision authority during the most complex or high-risk major incidents, including executive escalation, risk acceptance, service restoration prioritization, and coordination of enterprise response when patient care, safety, or organizational reputation may be impacted.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and education as normally obtained through an Associate&rsquo;s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in IT operations, service desk, NOC, or incident management.
Recognized subject-matter expert in major incident response and operational resilience. Extensive experience leading the most complex, high-risk, enterprise-wide incidents.
Proven ability to influence senior leadership and guide decision-making during crises. Demonstrated success driving maturity, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Advanced analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Ability and willingness to work variable shifts and respond to 24x7 critical alerts via mobile device or other connected platforms for service disruptions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field strongly preferred.
Advanced ITIL certifications or equivalent industry credentials.
Experience shaping enterprise incident management strategy or operating model.
Experience working in healthcare or other highly regulated, high-availability environments.
Experience leading organization-wide preparedness, resilience, or risk-reduction initiatives.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
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Senior Major Incident Commander

City of Stafford

<div>Key Job Responsibilities: 
➢Supervise company officers in performance of firefighting, rescue, EMS, hazardous materials, public relation, administrative and maintenance duties as outlined in department policy, procedures, guidelines, directives and protocols 
➢Function as Incident Commander during multi-company and complex incidents or when a Unified Command structure is implemented 
➢Function as Division/Group Supervisor during multi-company, complex, and auto/mutual-aid incidents or when a Unified Command structure is implemented 
➢Comply with department policies, guidelines, directives and protocols 
➢Responsible to ensure adequate staffing in accordance with department policy 
➢Responsible for management of shift payroll accuracy and submittal 
➢Responsible for assigned administrative duties 
➢Responsible for conducting regular shift training to maintain operational efficiency 
➢Responsible for major department areas (e.g. fleet, EMS, respiratory protection, etc.) 
➢Perform initial department accident and injury investigations 
➢Perform other duties as assigned 
Supervision Received: 
➢Will receive supervision from department Assistant Chief and above 
Knowledge / Skills: 
➢Must possess strong knowledge of the Incident Management System, fire ground strategy and tactics, current rescue practices, and EMS patient care standards 
➢Must be able to work in combination department composed of both Full-Time and Part-Time fire suppression and EMS personnel 
➢Must have working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office software suite 
➢Must possess strong verbal communication skills 
Minimum Qualifications (Duration of employment): 
➢High school diploma or GED 
➢Current TCFP Structural Fire Fighter &ndash; Advanced certification 
➢Current TCFP Fire Officer II certification 
➢Current TCFP Instructor II certification 
➢Current TCFP Driver/Operator &ndash; Pumper certification 
➢Current TCFP Hazardous Materials &ndash; Technician 
➢Current TCFP Incident Safety Officer certification 
➢Current Blue Card or TCFP Incident Commander certification 
➢Current TDSHS/National Registry EMT-Basic certification/licensure 
➢Valid Texas Class &quot;B&quot; Exempt driver's license 
➢NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 
➢6 years of Company Officer experience 
➢Satisfactorily pass annual EMS protocol testing administered by the medical director 
➢40-college hours from an accredited college or university 
Preferred Qualifications (Duration of employment): 
➢- TCFP Incident Commander certification &ndash; Within 1-year of employment 
➢- TCFP Fire Officer III/ IV &ndash; Within 1-year of employment 
➢- Current TCFP Driver/Operator &ndash; Aerial certification- Within 1-year of employment 
➢- Current TCFP Hazardous Materials Incident Commander- Within 1-year of employment 
➢- TEEX Structural Collapse Technician course completion- When pre-requisites are met 
Physical &amp; Job Requirements: 
➢Carry 100lbs for a minimum of 200' while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection 
➢Connect, carry and operate fire hose on burning materials/objects at grade level, below grade level and from elevated positions while on even/dry &amp; uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility 
➢Carry, deploy, climb and operate from ground ladders at grade level, below grade level and from elevated positions while on even/dry &amp; uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility 
➢Operate at heights during fire and rescue operations, including climbing aerial ladders, while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility 
➢Operate hand tools (axe, Halligan, pike pole) and power tools/equipment (saws, extrication equipment) at grade level, below grade and from elevated positions while on even/dry &amp; uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility 
➢Perform rescue operations of persons trapped in burning structures, vehicles, machinery and other objects using extrication equipment and other power tools while on even/dry &amp; uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility 
➢Perform patient care to sick and injured in accordance with state requirements and department protocols as established by department medical director. This is inclusive of patient assessment, treatment, extrication and reporting practices 
➢Observe and follow established department safety rules inclusive of protective equipment, respiratory protection and other apparel/devices as appropriate 
➢Drive and operate department vehicles in accordance with applicable state laws and department policies inclusive of pump operations, aerial operations, water supply operations and other emergency activities 
➢Perform all job duties in both indoor and outdoor settings with varying weather conditions (dry/rain/snow) and temperature (cold/hot) 
➢Perform all job duties in areas with potentially high levels of ambient noise from apparatus, equipment and machinery 
➢Participate in and lead shift training as required 
➢Subject to mandatory recall during times of natural disaster, extreme conditions and as directed by department and/or city government 
➢Only full-time employment with the City of Stafford permitted. Additional Full-Time employment of any type is not permitted during length of employment.<div> 
Eligible Certification Pay (Monthly): 
➢TDSHS/National Registry EMT-Intermediate* $150.00 
➢TDSHS/National Registry EMT-Paramedic* $334.00 
➢TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician $25.00 
➢TCFP Instructor I $25.00 
➢TCFP Structural Fire Fighter &ndash; Intermediate certification* $25.00 
➢TCFP Structural Fire Fighter &ndash; Advanced certification* $50.00 
➢TEEX Structural Collapse Technician $25.00 
<ul><li>Only the highest EMS and Fire Fighter certification levels are eligible</li></ul></div><div> 
Hiring Process: 
➢Applications, with attached copies of all required certifications, college transcripts, and driver's license, are due by 4:00 pm on March 20, 2026. Failure to provide all required copies will result in disqualification from testing. 
➢Applicants meeting requirements will be scheduled for a 2-day testing process: 
<ul><li>March 23, 2026: Written test (70-passing grade)</li></ul>
Physical agility testing (pass/fail) 
Tactical assessment (graded) 
<ul><li>March 24, 2026: Graphic biography (10-minutes; graded)</li></ul>
Interview panel (graded)</div> 
The City of Stafford is an Equal Opportunity Employer</div>

Battalion Chief - Operations - EMT

Department of Natural Resources

Description Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) Location: Northeast Region- Chewelah, WA Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered Salary: $3,477.00 - $4,632.00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 3/19/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Provide direct fire line supervision of hand crew members who respond to grass, brush, and forest fires and are available for district, regional, statewide, and/or interagency dispatch.</li><li>Provides interagency fire suppression activities for initial attack, extended attack, mop-up, patrol, and rehabilitation. During initial attack fires, may perform ICS functions as Incident Commander Type 4 or 5, or other duties as needed.</li><li>Plans and implements training for seasonal crew members</li><li>Prescribed Fire Support &ndash; Leads crew to conduct site fuels and fire effects data collection, unit preparation, assist with burn plan writing, community outreach, and Rx burn implementation support to include firing, holding, burn boss, etc.</li><li>Work in remote areas away from vehicles for long periods of time.</li><li>Work in extremely rugged terrain.</li><li>Travel for extended periods of time (for multiple weeks): outside of your home unit to assist on fires within the region, to other regions and/or states for large fires.</li><li>Build strong team cohesion within the 20-person crew on a day-to-day basis.</li><li>Prepare for fire duty, maintain assigned equipment and vehicles for fire readiness.</li><li>Community Resilience - Leads crew to conduct home ignition zone assessments as part of Wildfire Ready Neighbors or independent requests from landowners and/or communities. In addition to Home Ignition Zone assessments, crew members may participate in community education days, plan and participate in community outreach and prevention events, and participate with local cooperators on community outreach projects.</li></ul>Required Qualifications: <ul><li>Certified as a NWCG Firefighter Type 1.</li><li>Must annually pass the work capacity test at the arduous level as required by NWCG.</li></ul>Required Competencies: <ul><li>Skills in building/maintaining cooperative relationships.</li><li>Ability to lead teams.</li><li>Skills in employee empowerment.</li><li>Knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.</li><li>Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.</li></ul>Pay: $3,477.00 - $4,632.00 per month Benefits: <ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Dependent health insurance coverage</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Wildland Fire Squad Boss

Minnesota City Jobs

JOB
 The part-time Fire Lieutenant is a command position responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational readiness for the Fire Department. The Lieutenant oversees the daily activities of both fire stations and emergency response. This role balances administrative duties, such as personnel management, and policy implementation with field operations, serving as the Incident Commander on fire, medical, and hazardous material emergencies. This individual must demonstrate exceptional leadership, tactical expertise, and the ability to make critical decisions under extreme pressure to ensure the safety of both department personnel and the public.If you are interested in applying or learning more about this opportunity, please visit the City of Lino Lakes employment page to submit your application.Learn and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/linolakesmn

Fire Lieutenant (PT) - Lino Lakes

USDA Forest Service

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 This position is located at a USDA Forest Service Unit.
 
 
 This Forestry Technician position serves as a full assistant to the supervisor of a Fire Engine Module in areas with the added complexities of wildland-urban interface. The incumbent has primary responsibility for operation of the engine in responding to wildland fires and other projects as assigned.
 
 
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 One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-06 grade level in federal service or equivalent. **Examples of specialized experience include:**
 
 
 Implemented safety/training programs in compliance with Incident Command System, fire suppression, fireline construction, hose lays and maintenance of protective equipment; Assisted with prescribed fire management, developed burn plans; and fuels inventory/preparation and disposal; Evaluated initial fire situations, determined suppression method and probable causes of fire; Assisted with property and procurement of equipment ensuring the engine and fire equipment have been kept in full state of readiness for emergency dispatch.
 
 
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Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operation)

City of Cape Girardeau

General Definition of Work Performs work under the general direction of the Fire Chief to plan, supervise, and coordinate the activities of Operations Division personnel. Performs the role of Incident Commander and provides highly responsible and technical staff assistance. Provides leadership in accomplishing the department's fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, and safety goals. Serves as Acting Fire Chief in the absence of the Fire Chief. Essential Functions <ul><li>Commands and coordinates fire department resources on all types of emergencies, including the most complex fires, rescues and hazardous materials incident and other emergency responses.</li></ul><ul><li>Supervises the maintenance and accuracy of departmental administrative, emergency response, inspection and safety records.</li></ul><ul><li>Serves as Fire Department Health and Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards and promoting safe operational practices.</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinates Fire Department activities with other City, County, State and Federal agencies to support emergency response and community safety initiatives.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing education to include participation in the continuing education and occasional travel out of state for educational courses or conferences.</li></ul><ul><li>Performs prevention activities including but not limited to; developing minimum safety and operational standards; assisting with development of policies and guideline; conducting public relations/education programs; assisting with the investigation into the cause of incidents and injuries; approving training needs of the department based on discussions with supervisors, review of accident reports, post incident analyses, direct observations of emergency operations, trainings, and drills and take appropriate corrective action as necessary; and shares development/improvement information department wide.</li></ul><ul><li>Performs preparation activities designed to prepare for the response to incidents in the most effective, efficient, safe, and professional manner; maintains personal/mental fitness and health; maintains job knowledge and skill of Battalion Chief level and below; maintains apparatus and equipment in a state of readiness. Instructs training classes and education programs on a variety of emergency service related topics ranging from recruit level to advanced officer level based on local, state and national standards.</li></ul><ul><li>Performs response activities designed to ensure the handling of incidents in the most effective, efficient, safe, and professional manner; responds to dispatched alarms without delay; operates apparatus and equipment at incidents within departmental policies, standard operating guidelines, and command system; performs rescues; administers patient care per level of medical certification; performs fire suppression, incident mitigation, and property and environment conservation activities. Responds off duty for staffing requests during emergency recalls and functions within the department's Incident Command System as necessary; serves as or supports the Incident Commander or fulfills needed tasks specific to the incident; as needed, works on a platoon to maintain shift staffing if needed.</li></ul><ul><li>Performs evaluation activities designed to evaluate and improve service delivery, as well as to maintain and improve public opinion; accurately completes any necessary record or report; prepares and reviews department incident, scheduling, and training reports; generates statistical reports and presents those to the Fire Chief; participates honestly in evaluations, reviews, post-incident analyses, and investigations including safety related research; offers input and suggestions regarding improvements to service delivery into strategic planning; maintains apparatus, equipment, stations, and ground in a presentable, clean fashion. Advises the Fire Chief of budgetary needs relating to operational needs; administers annual appropriations.</li></ul><ul><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications <ul><li>Must have an Associate's degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or related field with 30 additional credit hours toward a Bachelor's degree. Must complete Bachelor's degree within three (3) years.</li></ul><ul><li>Valid driver's license.</li></ul><ul><li>Ten (10) years' experience with a similar sized department serving 5 years as a chief officer.</li></ul><ul><li>State of Missouri FF1 and FF2 or equivalent.</li></ul><ul><li>Must possess current EMT-B and have the ability to transfer/obtain Missouri EMT-B within 60 days of hire.</li></ul><ul><li>State of Missouri Fire Instruction 1 and Fire Officer 1, 2, 3, & 4 or equivalent.</li></ul><ul><li>State of Missouri Driver/Operator-Pumper or equivalent.</li></ul><ul><li>Hold nine or more certifications from the department's List of Additional Certifications.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>State of Missouri EMT-P License.</li></ul><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or higher in related field.</li></ul><ul><li>Fire Instructor 2 or higher.</li></ul><ul><li>Graduate of the National Fire Academy Managing Officer program.</li></ul><ul><li>Graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program.</li></ul><ul><li>Nationally or State recognized Incident Command, Leadership, Training/Development courses.</li></ul><ul><li>National Fire Academy resident courses.</li></ul><ul><li>Professional Credentialing as Chief Fire Officer (CFO) through the Center of Public Safety Excellence.</li></ul>Salary per year $91,908, plus a generous benefit package. <ul><li>Bi-weekly pay periods.</li><li>Thirteen paid holidays per year.</li><li>96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year.</li><li>96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year.</li><li>2 days of personal leave per fiscal year. Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive.</li><li>City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only.</li><li>City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).</li><li>Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee's expense.</li><li>Optional vision insurance purchased at employee's expense.</li><li>Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City.</li><li>Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City. Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org).</li><li>Total compensation value (Salary starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $134,822 yearly.</li></ul>Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test, background investigation and pre-employment physical and psychiatric evaluation. The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to their status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V

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