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Job Description
This recruitment is being conducted jointly by the Town of Gorham and the Town of Windham for the position of Deputy Chief - EMS. The selected candidate may be employed by either municipality depending on operational and administrative needs but will be expected to provide services to both communities. Submission of an application constitutes acknowledgment of and consent to consideration for employment by either participating town. Please provide in your cover letter if you have a town employment preference. If no preference is indicated, the town reserves the right to choose. This is a skilled senior management position under the general direction of the Chief of Department that performs a variety of technical, administrative and supervisory work to provide support in planning, organizing, directing, implementing and leading a combination Fire-EMS department. Performance is evaluated based on daily observation and results. A complete job description is available on the Town of Gorham website at https://www.gorhammaine.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif4456/f/uploads/joint_deputy_chief_-_ems_job_description_05_28_26_web.pdf.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High school graduate or equivalent required, and a minimum of six years' experience as a firefighter/EMT, and three years' supervisory experience preferred. Additional eligibility qualifications include completion of Firefighter I with Firefighter 2 preferred; completion of Fire Instructor I & 2 with EMS Instructor Coordinator preferred; completion of Fire Officer I & II or equivalent training as soon as practical; minimum valid Maine
EMS EMT-P
; valid State of Maine Driver's License; experience in training and supervising subordinate personnel; exercises common sense and sound judgement in evaluating situations and in making decisions; effectively gives and receives verbal and written instructions; will reside within a 20-minute response time to town limits.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This full-time (40-hour) exempt salary position is eligible for a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, and paid time off. The Town currently pays 90% of the premium cost for all health insurance coverage levels and provides a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help cover the cost of out-of-pocket medical expenses, such as deductible and coinsurance. Individuals covered by an alternative health plan are eligible for an annual medical buyout in lieu of coverage (currently $3,037 - $6,812) based on coverage eligibility). In addition to a choice between two excellent health insurance plans, a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan with a 7.5% employer match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays per year, employees have access to dental, vision, medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, IRAs, tuition reimbursement, and more.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit the required Town of Gorham Employment Application, available at https://www.gorhammaine.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif4456/f/uploads/application_for_employment_rev_2021.pdf on the "Employment Opportunities" page of the Town's website at gorhammaine.gov. Please be sure to additionally attach a Cover Letter and Resume to your submission. Please email HR@gorham.me.us or call 207-222-1650 if you need assistance or have any questions about the application process. Please mail, fax, or email completed applications to:
Town of Gorham Attn:
Human Resources 75 South Street, Suite 1 Gorham, ME 04038
Fax:
207-839-5408 HR@gorham.me.us Applications will be reviewed as they are received and position will remain open until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The Town of Gorham provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Town complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Town has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.
