We are looking for our next Leader,
Will it be you?

​Salary and Benefits:

The annual salary for this position is $120,000 to $150,000. *Depending on Qualifications and Experience*

Lake Ozark Fire also offers a robust benefits package including:​

• Lagers L6 Non-Contributory Retirement Plan.

• Elective 457b Retirement Plan.

• District Paid Employee Health Insurance with Family Options covered up to 95%.

• Dental and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Short and Long Term Disability.

• Health Savings Account (TASC) and more.​

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The minimum qualifications for our ideal Fire Chief are:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in Fire Science, Fire Service Administration, Emergency Medical Services, Public Administration, or related field.

• Ten years of career fire suppression and fire prevention experience including five years at a significant and increasingly responsible administrative level.

• NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Missouri.

• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug screening.

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Our next Fire Chief needs to:

Have a thorough knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a fire district offering comprehensive services including fire suppression, transport advanced life support (ALS), emergency medical services, risk management, and fire safety programs.

• Principles and practices of fire suppression, prevention, and investigation.

• Principles and practices of program development and administration.

• Principles and practices of government entity budget preparation and administration.

• Principles and practices of advanced life support emergency medical services.

• Methods and techniques of developing fire service programs to meet community needs.

• Operational characteristics of fire apparatus and equipment including vehicles and communications devices.

• Labor relations and contract negotiations.

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Have a working knowledge of:

• Social and political issues influencing the delivery of services.

• Organization and functions of an elected board of directors and laws and regulations governing the conduct of public meetings.

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations governing hazardous materials, buildings, and fire inspections.

• Principles and practices of effective employee supervision including selection, training, evaluation, discipline, team building and employee empowerment programs.

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Have the ability to:

• Act effectively in stressful situations.

• Follow verbal and written instructions.

• Exercise sound independent judgment with general policy guidelines.

• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures, work standards and internal controls in support of administrative and operational activities.

• Interpret and enforce administrative/operational policies, practices, and procedures.

• Exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive or confidential issues involving both District personnel, and our citizens or customers.

• Prepare clear, concise, and complete reports, presentations, correspondence, and other related documents.

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.