EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT VILLAGE OF HOFFMAN ESTATES FIRE CHIEF

ABOUT THE POSITION: Following a series of senior level retirements within the department, the Village of Hoffman Estates seeks an experienced fire service command professional to lead the Hoffman Estates Fire Department through a unique leadership planning and development period. The Village’s next Fire Chief will be an experienced, innovative and collaborative leader with demonstrated managerial, interpersonal and departmental planning and organizational skills. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the department and Village organization – with a major focus on succession planning, mentoring, and staff development. The Chief is expected to build and maintain strong professional relationships within the Fire Department (including labor-management relations) and with the Village’s senior management team, and to have a passion for service to the Village’s residents, businesses and community organizations.

Applicants should possess excellent communication, leadership and personnel management skills. Minimum requirements for Fire Chief are in accordance with Compiled Statute, effective January 1, 2019. ILCS 5/10-2.1-4

Certifications required as specified in ILCS 5/10-2.1-4; as well as one of the following:  Associate’s degree in Fire Science; or  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; or  Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Firefighter with the Village of Hoffman Estates Fire Department.

COMPENSATION Starting salary DOQ, or in accordance with promotional guidelines. 2021 salary range of $126,708 – $179,925. Full benefits package.

HOURS AND SCHEDULE 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. and as otherwise necessary to fulfill the duties of Fire Chief. Attends Village Board and Public Health and Safety Committee meetings.

THE DEPARTMENT The Fire Department serves the Village of Hoffman Estates (pop. 52,000) and a small portion of the Village of South Barrington, for a service area encompassing over 22 square miles. The Department employs 94 full-time sworn employees housed at four fire stations and has an operating budget of just under $20 million (FY2021). All sworn personnel are state-certified paramedics. Firefighter/Paramedics, Lieutenants and Captains are members of the International Association of Firefighters, Local 2061. The Department includes six divisions (Fire Administration, Public Education, Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Prevention and Fire Stations) and responds to approx. 5,900 emergency and support service calls each year. Hoffman Estates is a member of MABAS Division 1 and Northwest Central Dispatch System.

Fire Administration consists of the Fire Chief, two Deputy Chiefs, a Battalion Chief for Training and Safety, an Administrative Assistant and the three-person Fire Prevention Bureau. Fire Administration is responsible for the development and implementation of the department’s goals, objectives and budget, as well as oversight of all Fire Department operations.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY: The Village of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, founded in 1959, is located in suburban Cook County, approximately 30 miles from the City of . With a population of over 50,000, Hoffman Estates is a full-service community. The mission of the Village of Hoffman Estates is to continually improve the quality of life for our residents and business community by providing responsive and efficient municipal services. Hoffman Estates’ strategic location along the Golden Corridor of provides excellent access to all major attractions within the Chicagoland region and the Midwest. Over 26,000 people are employed by the more than 800 businesses operating in Hoffman Estates. Recently ranked one of the best places to live in Illinois, the Village of Hoffman Estates offers high-quality schools, parks, entertainment and recreational opportunities, as well as a variety of housing options.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY: WWW.HOFFMANESTATES.ORG/EMPLOYMENT Hoffman Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable Federal, State and local laws regarding employment.