DEPUTY CHIEF HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CORAL AVENUE HUNTLEY, ILLINOIS PHONE: (847)

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1 DEPUTY CHIEF 2015 HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CORAL AVENUE HUNTLEY, ILLINOIS PHONE: (847)

2 Deputy Chief of Administration Huntley Fire Protection District The Huntley Fire Protection District is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Chief of Administration. Applications can be printed from the Huntley Fire Protection District website ( Click on the District information employment tab to locate the Deputy Chief testing process Applications are also available and can be picked up at the Huntley Fire Protection District, Administrative Office during regular business hours (M-F 8:00-4:00pm) at Coral Street, Huntley, Illinois Completed applications and all requested information can be submitted in person or by mail to Coral Street PO Box 517 Huntley, Illinois 60142, attention Deputy Chief Process. Whether submitting in person or by mail, the application and all requested information are due no later than March 27, 2015 at 3:00 pm. Incomplete applications or applications received after this date and time will not be considered. The Huntley Fire Protection District is an equal opportunity employer.

3 Huntley Fire Protection District District Information Huntley Fire Protection District, Illinois The Huntley Fire Protection District, a growing and progressive community located in Chicago s far northwest suburbs, is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy Fire Chief of Administration. The Community & Organization The Huntley Fire Protection District was formed in 1959, Huntley is a village in McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois. The Huntley Fire Protection District is a separate taxing body which handles fire protection and emergency rescue service for the Village of Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, Hampshire, Rutland-Dundee, unincorporated Kane and McHenry countries, and a 9-mile stretch of Interstate 90. The current district population as of 2010 censes is approximately 50,000 residents. The Huntley Fire Protection District currently has 57 full-time members, as well as 26 part-time members. The district is staffed by a Chief, two Deputy Chiefs, Fire Marshal, Director of Training and Safety, three Battalion Chiefs, and twelve Lieutenants. The entire district is under the direction of a 5-member elected Board of Trustees. There are four fire stations serving the district: the headquarters on Coral Street in downtown Huntley, Station #2 on Reed Road in the far northeast part of the Village (near Lake in the Hills), Station #3 on Regency Parkway in the southwest part of the Village (near Del Webb's Sun City Huntley) and Station #4 on Algonquin Road, west of Square Barn Road in Algonquin. The district also has a training facility located in rural Huntley near the intersection of Ernesti and Coyne Station Roads, and a maintenance facility on Main Street in Huntley. The department is a member of MABAS Division 5, 2 and Division 4/5 Lake and McHenry County Specialized Response Team. The department places a high degree of importance on the customer service it provides to both internal and external customers.

4 Huntley Fire Protection District Deputy Chief- Administration Job Description Distinguishing features of this position: The Administrative Deputy Fire Chief is responsible for directing, managing, supervising, and coordinating Fire Department programs and activities related to emergency medical services, technical rescue, hazardous materials, training, accreditation, and information technology. This position also coordinates assigned activities with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Fire Chief. The Administrative Deputy Fire Chief works under the general guidance and direction of the Fire Chief and exercises supervision over department support services personnel directly or through subordinate personnel. This exempt management class works a standard 40 hour administrative work week and reports directly to the Fire Chief. Persons assigned to this class have complete latitude for decision making and independent action for planning, intervention strategies and action plans for programs within assigned areas. In the absence of the Fire Chief, an employee in this position may temporarily assume full responsibility for duties of the Fire Chief position. The Deputy Chief acting in the interest of the Huntley Fire Protection District, has the authority to or effectively recommend, implement discipline, assign work schedules, evaluate worker productivity, and handle complaints. This position is appointed by the Board of Fire Trustee s. Responsibilities and Expectations: The knowledge, skills and abilities of the Deputy Chief s position requires excellent interpersonal relationship skills, effective communications skills, extensive management skills knowledge and the ability to work well with teams and supervisors throughout the department. The Deputy Chief shall have a highly productive work ethic and demonstrate the ability to lead calmly under pressure while uncompromisingly pursuing the goals of the department. Responsible for the leadership and direction of emergency operations including emergency response, special teams operation, training, mutual and automatic aid and communications.

5 Responsible for representing the Huntley Fire Protection District with various city and village departments, community organizations and other governmental agencies. Expected to respond to large scale fires, special teams operations, EMS incidents, mutual-aid responses and assume assigned responsibilities within the Incident Management System. Expected to attend monthly officer meetings, officer training sessions and monthly board meetings. Submit monthly reports to the Fire Chief regarding emergency response and operations, monthly training activity, and personnel issues. Submit written reports to the Fire Chief as requested. Responsible for participation and assistance in the creation and management of the annual budget. Responsible for participation and assistance in accreditation. Performing other such duties as required by the Fire Chief. Minimum qualifications and experience: A Bachelor s Degree from a 4 year university. Must be a minimum of State of Illinois Certified Fire Officer II. Certified Illinois Incident Safety Officer or the ability to attain certification within one (1) year of appointment. Must have experience managing budgets, programs and projects. Must be able to pass an extensive background check. Must maintain the physical and mental ability to perform the essential functions of the District s firefighter s job description. Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the fire service at the rank of a Chief or Executive Officer. Extensive fire service operational and administrative duties at the rank of a Chief Officer. Must have EMT-B. State of Illinois Non-CDL Class B Driver s License.

6 Preferred Qualifications and Experience: A Master s Degree related to the Fire Service or completion of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program. State of Illinois certified Fire Officer III or Chief Officer Certification. Paramedic Salary Range: $115,000 - $121,000 Benefits: Full benefit package including health insurance, vacation days, sick days, personal days, IMRF retirement or the Illinois Article IV Firefighters Pension Plan. Working conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed both indoor (office, meetings, training sessions) and outdoor environments, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night time hours. The Deputy Chief typically works eight (8) hour days Monday through Friday and is expected to respond to large scale emergencies during the daily work hours, at night and on the weekends. The physical effort required will involve working in an office environment and responding to large scale incidents and participating as an integral component of the Incident Management System for extended periods of time. The noise level in the work environment at emergencies may be very loud. At times may exceed 85 decibels. This document is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant where possible.

7 DEPUTY CHIEF APPLICATION

8 FORM 1 HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT DEPUTY CHIEF APPLICANT PERSONAL DATA QUESTIONNAIRE DEPUTY CHIEF APPLICATION 1. Name last first middle 2. List any other names you have used or been known by (include maiden name) 3. Address 4. Address 5. Home Phone Number ( ) Cell Phone Number ( ) 6. Driver s License State Driver s License No. Class 7. Social Security No. 8. U.S. Citizen? Yes No If no, are you an alien with evidence of intention to become a U.S. Citizen? Yes No LIST ALL FORMER ADDRESSES FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER 9. Address 10. Address 11. Address 12. Address 13. Address

9 EDUCATION 14. CIRCLE HIGHEST GRADE COMPLETED GED CERTIFICATE HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE GRADUATE SCHOOL M.A. Ph.D. OTHER Name and Address of School Date(s) Attended Graduate? (include City and State) Yes No 15. High School 16. Undergraduate Education 17. Graduate Education 18. Trade Schools 19. What college degrees have you attained? 20. List course work relevant to position applied for: MILITARY 21. Are you now or have you ever served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces? Yes No 22. Branch of service 23. Are you now or were you ever an active member of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces Reserve or the National Guard? Yes No Rank. Unit From To

10 CONVICTION HISTORY 24. Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than minor traffic violations? Yes No If "Yes," explain below: DATE POLICE AGENCY OFFENSE DISPOSITION OF CASE 25. List all traffic convictions and accidents you have had in the last four years. (If more room is needed, please type on a separate page and attach). LOCATION (City-State) APPROXIMATE DATE VIOLATION DISPOSITION EMPLOYMENT HISTORY List all jobs you have had for the last ten years. Include periods of unemployment. Put your present job first. Include military service in proper time sequence along with temporary or part-time jobs. 26. Present employer's name Phone Address Job Description Do you object to our contacting them? Reason for leaving Employed to Salary Per

11 27. Employer's name Phone Address Job Description Do you object to our contacting them? Reason for leaving Employed to Salary Per 28. Employer's name Phone Address Job Description Do you object to our contacting them? Reason for leaving Employed to Salary Per 29. Employer's name Phone Address Job Description Do you object to our contacting them? Reason for leaving Employed to Salary Per 30. Employer's name Phone Address Job Description Do you object to our contacting them? Reason for leaving Employed to Salary Per

12 31. Have you ever been suspended or terminated, other than from an economic layoff, from any prior employment? If yes, please explain: 32. Have you ever resigned from any employment position because of misconduct or unsatisfactory performance or while under investigation? Yes No If yes, explain: REFERENCES Please list three adults not related to you and not former employers, who have known you for more than three years. All persons to whom you refer will be asked to appraise your character, ability, experience, personality, and other qualities. 33. Name Address Home Phone Occupation Business Phone Relationship 34. Name Address Home Phone Occupation Business Phone Relationship 35. Name Address Home Phone Occupation Business Phone Relationship 36. List organizations of which you are a member that relate to the position that you are applying for. 37. Submit letter of interest with the application explaining the reasons you would like to be a Deputy Chief with the Huntley Fire Protection District: 38. Please review the enclosed job description for the position you are applying for, and state whether you can perform the essential job functions listed therein. Yes No If No, please explain:

13 39. Person(s) to be notified in case of emergency. Name Phone Address Relationship Name Phone Address Relationship SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION AND CREDENTIALS 40. I understand that if I am placed on any eligibility list I may be required to be fingerprinted and a set of my fingerprints will be furnished to the Illinois Department of State Police and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 41. I understand that I must provide the Board of Fire Commissioners with COPIES of the following documentation and/or certifications at the times indicated below. If at any time any of the documentation is updated or if my credentials change, I must submit the new documentation or certifications to the Commission as soon as possible. I further understand that failure to submit any of the following documentation and/or certifications at the times indicated may result in my application no longer being considered by the Commission and/or loss of my position on the eligibility list or withdrawal of a conditional offer of hire. DOCUMENTATION Huntley Fire Protection District Authorization And Release of Liability Form Huntley Fire Protection District Certification of Physical Condition Copy of College transcript for course work completed (Do not send college certificates as substitutes) Copy of valid driver s license Copy of military service record and discharge papers (Form DD 214) (Member Copy 4) Copy of all relevant Fire Service Certifications One of the following: - Birth certificate issued by the State Department, Form FS Birth certificate issued abroad by the State Department, Form DS Original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state, county, or municipal authority, bearing a seal - Native American tribal documents - U.S. citizen identification card, INS Form Identification card for use of a resident citizen in the U.S., INS Form TIME OF SUBMISSION With this application With this Application With this application With this application With this application With this application With this application

14 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THE ABOVE QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS, AND I CERTIFY THAT THERE ARE NO MISREPRESENTATIONS, OMISSIONS, OR FALSIFICATIONS IN THIS QUESTIONNAIRE, AND THAT ALL MY ANSWERS ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. I UNDERSTAND THAT MISREPRESENTATIONS, OMISSIONS OR FALSIFICATIONS ON THIS QUESTIONNAIRE OR AT ANY TIME DURING THE HIRING PROCESS MAY RESULT IN MY APPLICATION NO LONGER BEING CONSIDERED OR IN TERMINATION OF MY EMPLOYMENT WITH THE HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. Dated at Illinois, this day of, 20. Signature in Full WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. This organization is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. Your job related experience and other qualifications will be considered without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or physical or mental handicap. All information provided in this application will be treated confidentially, and will be used only to help assure the best use of your abilities if you are employed with the Huntley Fire Protection District.

15 HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM I,, hereby authorize the HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT and its agents, employees or representatives to obtain and use all information relating to my previous and current employment, education, military record, criminal conviction history, personal characteristics and all other information which may bear favorably or unfavorably upon my application for employment made to the HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. I also consent to the release to the HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT of any and all medical records prepared during the physical examination I am required to undergo for employment with the HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. I further release from liability any person or persons providing or receiving any such information in connection with this pre-employment investigation. I understand that I should be in appropriate physical condition and that I must submit the HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICAL CONDITION prior to participating in the job task test if required. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, the individual trustees and commissioners, employees and agents against any claim or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to attorneys' fees and any cost of defense which arises directly or indirectly out of any injury which I might sustain in the application process. I also covenant that for the consideration of my application, I agree not to sue the HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, the individual trustees and commissioners, employees and agents for any injury, loss or damage as a result of such process including but not limited to personal injury, wrongful death, court costs, attorneys' fees and interest, in any manner caused directly or indirectly, including the negligent acts or omissions of the HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, its trustees and commissioners, as well as its employees and agents. I hereby acknowledge and agree that as a condition of employment with the HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, I must maintain at all times a valid State of Illinois Driver s License, of the Class required to operate all vehicles of the HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. I do further agree that my failure to maintain said driver s license will constitute reason for withdrawal of a conditional offer of hire or just cause for my dismissal from employment with the District. Signature SUBSCRIBED and SWORN to before me this day of, 20. Notary Public WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. This organization is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. Your job related experience and other qualifications will be considered without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or physical or mental handicap. All information provided in this application will be treated confidentially, and will be used only to help assure the best use of your abilities if you are employed with us.

16 Huntley Fire Protection District Certification of Physical Condition Name: is capable of performing the essential job functions of a firefighter including but not limited to climbing ladders, pulling hose, dragging heavy weights, swinging an axe, wearing an SCBA and lifting heavy weight. Doctor s Printed Name: Doctor s Signature: Date:

17 Testing Process Schedule 1. Applications Due Hand delivered or by mail to Coral St. / P.O. Box 517 Huntley, Illinois no later than Friday March 27, 2015 at 3 p.m. 2. Oral Interview with Chief and Deputy Chief All Qualified Applicants - TBD 3. Assessment Center 8-10 top scores from the oral interview process - TBD 4. Oral Interview with the Board of Trustees (Top 5 Candidates from Steps 1, 2 and 3) - TBD 5. Conditional Offer of Employment - TBD 6. Background, Psychological and Medical (all pass/fail) - TBD 7. Final Oral Interview with the Board of Trustees (Optional, at Board s discretion) TBD 8. Board of Trustees directs the Board of Fire Commissioners to appoint successful candidate.