Lyon Charter Township, a fast growing community located in southwest Oakland County, seeks a full-time Fire Chief to lead a dedicated 33-person paid-on-call department. This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking professional who has the knowledge, motivation, and integrity to guide the department as it meets the expanding needs of the community.

An Associates degree in Fire Science is required and a Bachelors degree is preferred; requires 10 years of increasingly greater responsibility in fire suppression, prevention, training, and administration.

Must have knowledge of local government organization and legislative processes, procedures and operations; budgets; record keeping; codes and ordinances; and supervisory methods.

Salary range: $50,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience.

For a complete copy of the Position Description, contact Pamela Johnson, Township Clerk, 58000 Grand River Ave., New Hudson, MI 48165, telephone (248) 437-2240.

Submit resume to the Township Clerk at the address noted above. Include the following information, at minimum:

• Name, address, telephone, e-mail address, cell phone
• Education – list any degrees, certificates, or continuing education credits received with dates
• Professional experience – list dates of employment, positions, beginning and ending salary, reason for leaving
• References – provide at least three references from people who can attest to your experience as a fire fighter
• Narrative – indicate in your own words why you believe you are most qualified for the position of Lyon Township Fire Chief

Questions concerning the position may be directed to Christopher J. Doozan, Township Planner, at (248) 437-2240. Resumes will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on February 29, 2008.