We are seeking a Fire Chief with responsibility for training, exercises and professional development

Do you want to help develop the fire and rescue service of the future?

Namsos fire and rescue is looking for an engaged and development-oriented Fire Chief who wants to help strengthen both preparedness and competence in the organization. We are especially looking for someone who is motivated by teaching, guiding others and developing the fire and rescue service of the future through training, exercises and professional development.

About the position
At Namsos fire station there is a permanent 100% position as Fire Chief. The position is part of the preparedness department and combines operational service with responsibility for training, exercises and professional development. The Fire Chief will have an important role in the work of developing competence in the organization and contribute to ensuring that Namsos fire and rescue is equipped to meet future requirements and challenges.

Tasks:

• Operational service as firefighter/incident commander.
• Participation in the on-call from home arrangement every fourth week.
• Response to fires, accidents and other acute incidents.
• Smoke and chemical diving.
• Contribute to competence development in the organization through planning and implementation of exercises, training and as an instructor.
• Perform internal control and maintenance of the fire department's equipment.
• Professional responsibility within assigned subject areas.
• Administrative tasks.

Qualification requirements:

• Experience with planning, implementation and evaluation of courses, training and exercises
• Meet the medical and physical requirements for smoke divers.
• Approved police certificate before starting in the position.
• Experience from work in a fire department or equivalent emergency preparedness organizations.
• Residence within five minutes' driving time from Namsos fire station.

Desired qualifications:

• The Fire and Rescue School's basic course or vocational education in fire and rescue.
• Leadership courses A, B and C or equivalent from the Fire and Rescue School.
• Class C driver's license
• Competence certificate for emergency driving, code 160
• Good digital skills and ability to take use of new technology to strengthen competence, quality and efficiency in the fire department
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Personal qualities:

• Able to and enjoys teaching and motivating others
• Has good communication and collaboration skills
• Is structured and responsible
• Is engaged in professional development and improvement work.
• Able to combine operational decisiveness with good leadership skills

Applicants who do not meet all the desired qualifications for the function as firefighter or incident commander at the time of employment must commit to completing necessary training and required courses in accordance with the applicable training plan.

If lacking a Class C driver's license, the person offered the position must commit to obtaining it within one year of employment. Costs are covered by the employee.

We offer:

• An important role in the development of the fire and rescue service of the future.
• Opportunity to influence training, exercises and professional development in the organization.
• A varied workday with a combination of operational service and professional development.
• A good working environment with skilled and dedicated colleagues.
• Training during working hours.
• Salary according to current collective agreement pay.
• Good pension and insurance schemes.
• Opportunities for competence development and further education.

A holistic assessment of qualifications and personal qualities will form the basis for employment. At least two references must be provided in the application.

Documentation of education and practice should not be attached to the application, but presented in connection with the interview. This also applies to internal applicants.

For all positions, the rules set out in laws, regulations and the applicable collective agreement pay apply. Please note that the applicant's name may be made public even if the applicant asks not to be listed on the applicant list, cf. the Freedom of Information Act 25-2. Any application for confidential treatment must be justified. The organization will be in constant change. Therefore it is a requirement that the person appointed is flexible with regard to changes in tasks, collaborators and organizational placement. Applicants who believe they have preferential rights to the position should state this in the application cf. HTA 2.3.1

Namsos municipality is an IA enterprise and is committed to diversity. The municipality encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of age, gender, functional variation, nationality and ethnic background.

Application with CV is sent electronically via the button "Send application". If you need guidance in filling out the electronic application, contact Innbyggertorget Namsos municipality.

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