Fire Chief - Owatonna

League of Minnesota Cities (LMNC)

$123K — $159K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in fire service management or a related field
  • Advanced knowledge of fire operations, emergency response, and public safety protocols
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Excellent budget management and resource allocation abilities
  • Certified Fire Officer or equivalent credentials

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all operations of the Fire Department
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for public safety programs
  • Oversee emergency response and preparedness initiatives
  • Manage the budget and ensure financial accountability
  • Enforce fire codes and conduct inspections

Benefits

  • Comprehensive leadership role in public safety
  • Opportunity to work collaboratively with regional and state emergency services
  • Influence on fire safety policies and community development
  • Visibility as a city leader and emergency manager
Full Job Description
Salary: $123,510.40 - $159,889.60 Annually
Location : Owatonna
Job Type: FT
Job Number: Owatonna
Department: Not Applicable
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 8:00 AM Central

Job Posting

The Fire Director is responsible for the comprehensive leadership and strategic oversight of the City of Owatonna's Fire Department and related public safety programs. This role oversees all fire, rescue, and EMS operations, including emergency response, staffing, scheduling, training, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. The Director serves as the City's Emergency Manager and Incident Commander, oversees fire code enforcement and inspection programs, provides guidance to the Building Inspections and Community Development Department, manages township contracts and budget reporting, works with the Civil Service Commission, and coordinates emergency response with local, regional, and state partners to ensure effective service delivery and public safety.

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Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.

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