Chief Fire Officer

publicjobs; Munster; In loco; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kerry County Council is seeking a qualified professional to lead the Fire and Rescue Service across the county. The role focuses on protecting life and property, coordinating front-line operations, and driving fire safety initiatives in the community.

You will oversee emergency responses, develop safety programs, and report on outcomes to the Council. Strong leadership, planning, and ICT skills are essential for success in this role.

Competenze

• Excellent professional/technical knowledge and skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to prepare & present technical reports.
• Problem solving skills.
• Knowledge & site experience in fire safety building practices.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent team leadership skills.
• An ability to work independently or within multi-disciplined teams.
• Strong ICT and presentation skills.
• A good knowledge of Local Government structure & functions.
• A good understanding of safety management in the workplace including Health & Safety legislation and regulations.

Mansioni

• Respond to emergencies other than fires, such as road traffic collisions, hazardous materials incidents, water rescues, flooding.
• Lead ten front-line fire stations with a vehicle fleet of 48 vehicles. Ensure effective coordination of response activities.
• Develop and implement fire prevention and technical fire safety work within the County and through community fire safety initiatives.

Conoscenze

Professional knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Fire safety knowledge

Planning skills

Team leadership

Independent work

ICT skills

Local government knowledge

Safety management

Descrizione del lavoro

Closing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 19th November 2026

About the Employer

County Kerry has a population of approximately 155,000 people in an area covering 4,700 square kilometres and 3 peninsulas. Kerry County Council is responsible for the delivery of the full range of local government services in the county. Kerry County Council seeks to enhance the county’s attraction as a place in which to invest, work, and live, and takes the lead role in shaping the strategic vision of the county. It provides a diverse, multi-layered and evolving range of services to both citizens and visitors to county Kerry across a large geographic area, which includes the provision of housing, climate action, planning, development, environmental, roads and traffic, leisure, culture, economic development, and community services.

The Council works in partnership with other state, public and private bodies in the delivery of critical infrastructure and shared services. It also operates the Local Government Operational Procurement Centre which is a national shared service with responsibility for managing, developing, and promoting procurement best practice for Plant Hire and Minor Building Works & Civils contracts for the entire public and civil service.

Its overall operations are supported by internal services which include ICT, Corporate, Finance, Legal and People Development.

Kerry boasts both vibrant urban centres and active rural communities, a highly skilled workforce and is home to global companies across the technology, pharmaceutical, food, financial services and other sectors. Its two largest urban centres of Tralee & Killarney are of significant importance to the county. County Kerry also retains its vital role as a premier international sustainable tourism destination. The 2026 Revenue Budget of Kerry County Council is €248 million and Capital Budget €259 million.

About the Role:

The mission of the Fire and Rescue Service is to protect and rescue persons and property from injury or damage by fire or another emergency. The service responds to emergencies other than fires, such as road traffic collisions, hazardous materials incidents, water rescues, flooding, and other major accidental hazards. The service also aspires to prevent emergencies happening in the first place through a range of fire prevention and technical fire safety work carried out within the County and through various community fire safety initiatives.

Kerry Fire and Rescue Service operates ten front-line fire stations with a vehicle fleet of 48 vehicles. The Fire Service Headquarters is located at Balloonagh, Tralee.

About You:

• Excellent professional/technical knowledge and skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to prepare & present technical reports.
• Problem solving skills.
• Knowledge & site experience in fire safety building practices.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent team leadership skills.
• An ability to work independently or within multi-disciplined teams.
• Strong ICT and presentation skills.
• A good knowledge of Local Government structure & functions.
• A good understanding of safety management in the workplace including Health & Safety legislation and regulations.

Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, is available on www.publicjobs.ie.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm, Thursday, 19th November 2026.