Fire District Operations Chief - Emergency Management
Posted on: January 06, 2026 • Category: Employment
No. of Jobs: 1
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Hourly
Compensation: $29.45 - $39.58 hourly DOE
Education: High School
Elise McQuilliam
Phone 1: 620-694-2982
personnel@renocountyks.gov
Reno County
Reno County
206 W 1st Ave.
Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas 67501
US
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Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the complete job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Associates degree from an accredited college or university. Credit given for National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program or Center for Public Excellence Chief Fire Officer designation. Must reside in Reno County. Possess 10 years of progressive experience in emergency operations. A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience. Complete National Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800. Must complete arson investigation within 24 months of hire. Must be available to work some evenings and weekends as needed. Certifications / Licenses: Must possess a valid Kansas Driver’s License: Non-Commercial Class B preferred.
Job Purpose and Objectives: The Fire District Operations Chief provides support to eight rural county fire districts, acting as a professional and technical liaison between non-county fire districts, EMS, law enforcement, and state and county government on all matters related to county fire districts. Manages property and liability insurances, and processes insurance claims. Maintains workman’s compensation on all firefighters, processes claims, and completes accident paperwork when necessary. Respond to large events and perform command and/or operational duties and oversight in the absence of the County Fire Administrator.
Please fill out the basic application and upload your resume and cover letter at www.renocountyks.gov/Job-Openings. Please complete a job application on our job portal at www.renocountyks.gov/Job-Openings. Must pass pre-employment drug screen and Physical Capacity Profile.