Fire Department Program Director & Strategy Lead

Posted 2 days ago

city of chicago department of lawChicago (IL)

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Fire Protection

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About the role

City of Chicago is seeking an Assistant Commissioner to oversee major CFD divisions, manage budgets and grants, and coordinate across city agencies. The role leads staff, develops strategic plans, and drives performance improvements in emergency management operations. Qualifications include extensive experience and advanced degrees; preferred expertise includes Homeland Security planning and grant funding knowledge.

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