Head of Fire & Rescue Services

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

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.