Qualifications

Reporting to the City Manager; performs professional administrative and managerial work directing the Mount Dora Fire Department which performs fire prevention inspections and education, construction plan review, fire suppression, and pre-hospital emergency medical services. Major functions are to provide counsel, executive leadership and administrative assistance to and for the City in all matters of public safety pertaining to fire protection and emergency medical services. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Organizational Management, Fire Technology, or related field with a minimum of seven (7) years progressive administrative management experience in a fire service agency is required, preferably within a municipal fire administration. State of Florida Certified Public Manager preferred. An equivalent combination of education, related training and experience may be considered. Current Florida Firefighters Certificate as prescribed by the Florida State Bureau of Fire Standards & Training and current EMT or Paramedic (preferred) certifications are required. Current BLS level CPR certification also required. Valid Florida Class D driver license with E endorsement or higher.

Miscellaneous Information

Please submit applications, resumes and applicable certifications to; Human Resources, City of Mount Dora, 510 N. Baker St., P. O. Box 176, Mount Dora, FL 32757-0176 or email to; hr@cityofmountdora.com. Resumes and Applications accepted until position filled. The City of Mount Dora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Mount Dora will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Mount Dora is a drug-free, smoke-fee, EOE.