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Assistant Fire Chief

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City of Little Rock

Little Rock, AR (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 16 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/11/2026

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Job Description

This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
JOB OBJECTIVE
To provide assistance to the Fire Chief in planning, directing, and administering activities of the Fire Department. This position is open to both internal and external applicants, and will be open until filled. Please go HERE to review the complete job description, including the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
assigned Battalion Chiefs and other assigned personnel. To be eligible for promotion to Assistant Fire Chief, the candidate must be a certified Firefighter I or Firefighter II or equivalent certification with a minimum of thirteen (13) years of progressively responsible, sworn firefighting experience, including at least five (5) years of supervisory experience and must have served a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a senior command or supervisory role, such as Battalion Chief, Division/District Chief, or an equivalent command-level position within a municipal fire department and must possess a Bachelor's Degree. Applicants/employees must meet any other requirements established by the Little Rock Civil Service Commission.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All incumbents hired after July 21, 2025, must establish residency within the City of Little Rock within ninety (90) days of employment in this position and must maintain residency for the duration of their employment in this position. Must obtain certification as a basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) from the Arkansas Department of Health within twelve (12) months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position. Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
DISCLAIMER
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Online applications only Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically, failure to fully answer all supplemental questions may result in failure of the application. Please ensure your application OR uploaded resume includes the time spent in each Fire Rank. This will be utilized to determine which applicants are approved to compete in the selection process. All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account. You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications. Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
CRITICAL SELECTION COMPONENTS
(times and dates will be provided to candidates once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates are identified): Structured Interview Experience Review