Salary
$176,506.72 - $228,858.24 Annually
Location
Fire Services Center
Job Type
Director
Job Number
02172026.1
Department
Fire
Division
Fire
Opening Date
02/17/2026
Closing Date
3/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Description
Fire Chief
Salary Range: $176,507 - $228,858 annually, DOQ
Full-Time, Exempt, Benefit Eligible, Non-Union Position
Recruitment Timeline
Chief Profile
Elevate your career with the Eagan Fire Department as our next Fire Chief!
The City of Eagan is seeking an inclusive, innovative leader to serve as Fire Chief - someone who leads with care, foresight, and a strong commitment to public service. As a key member of the City team, the Fire Chief oversees the Eagan Fire Department's 24/7 operations to protect life and property while guiding the department's future through thoughtful leadership and strategic planning.
Position Summary
Serves as a firefighter as defined by the State of Minnesota and is responsible for the overall operation, administration, and leadership of the Eagan Fire Department. Ensures protection of life and property through firefighting, training, emergency medical care, rescue, disaster response, fire prevention, inspection and investigation, and public education. Serves on the City’s leadership team and collaborates with the City Council and departments on strategy, policy, and service delivery.
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If you're passionate about making a significant impact, ready to embrace challenges, and eager to contribute to a community that values and supports public service, we invite you to apply. Together, let's make Eagan a safer, more connected place for everyone.
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must submit proof of the following:
- Firefighter II
- Hazardous Material Operations
- Fire Officer I
- Blue Card Incident Command within 6 months of hire
- Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Certification
Email proof of certifications/license to: hrjobs@eaganmn.gov
Essential Position Functions
- Plans, directs, and manages Fire Department operations including training, purchasing, and budgeting to provide effective community service.
- Develops, presents, and administers the annual department budget to meet operational needs.
- Pursues alternative funding to offset capital, technology, facility, and operating costs.
- Oversees fire inspections of existing facilities and coordinates with Community Development to ensure fire code compliance.
- Recommends construction, acquisition, or remodeling of facilities and apparatus.
- Commands large-scale emergency incidents and coordinates multi-jurisdictional responses.
- Assumes command at emergency scenes and directs operations through subordinate officers.
- Maintains continuous department operations; available 24/7 via various communication methods.
- Coordinates with County and State agencies on homeland security and emergency response issues.
- Oversees recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline of all Fire Department personnel in accordance with City and department policies.
- Promotes community relations through fire prevention, education, and public awareness programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Management, Fire Science, Public Administration, or closely related field.
- Six years of leadership and supervisory experience at the rank of Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, and/or Chief for a comparable fire department.
- Licensed Minnesota firefighter or eligible to be licensed within six months.
- Twelve years of experience as a firefighter.
- Proof of Minnesota or equivalent certification in:
- Firefighter II
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Fire Officer
- Completion of ten or more State or National fire-related training courses within the past five years.
- Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Certification.
- Current Blue Card Incident Command certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Must have excellent driving record and valid Minnesota driver’s license or able to obtain Minnesota license.
Things that may help you be successful in this role
- Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
- Experience as a Fire Chief.
- Suburban background in a mid to large size community. Understanding of metro and suburban issues.
Knowledge Of
- Budget development and presentation.
- Fire service technologies.
- Modern fire department operations and administration.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and standards.
Skills In
- Leadership, innovation, and problem solving.
- Researching and preparing reports and studies.
- Creating and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Communicating with the public and elected officials.
- Using the tools and equipment associated with the work.
Ability To
- Plan and implement department-wide programs.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Collaborate with the City Administrator and senior leadership.
- Respond to emergencies while off duty.
- Manage workloads, time commitments, and personnel.
- De-escalate stressful situations.
- Develop positive working relationships with staff, residents, volunteers, and professional peers.
- Supervise, train, motivate, and delegate work while ensuring quality control.
- Identify problems, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions independently.
- Conduct research and prepare reports and studies.
- Exercise initiative, discretion, and independent judgment.
- Work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
- Perform duties with minimal supervision.
Supervision
Direct Supervision Of
Indirectly supervises all other Fire Department staff.
Physical Requirements
Must meet the Department’s established firefighter physical testing requirements.
Working Conditions
- Primarily indoor work (approximately 90%) with some outdoor exposure (10%), including temperature extremes.
- Requires evening, non-business hour meetings, and training events.
- FLSA exempt position. Typical workweek is Monday through Friday; however hours worked may exceed 40 hours per week and may include evenings, weekends and extended hours.
Why choose the City of Eagan?
We love to work hard and play hard! We have supportive leadership and a known culture of teamwork. Current employees have said they like working for #TeamEagan because of the strong connection to the Community, great benefits, access to nature, and it’s a place that being respectful is the norm – people are just nice!
What are the benefit offerings?
For detailed plan information please visit our Benefits Website at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofeagan/home/.
Benefits
- Medical – Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
- Dental – Health Partners
- Basic Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability
- Voluntarily Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Vision
- Legal Services
- Flexible Spending (medical and dependent care)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discount programs
Retirement and Medical Savings Options
- Retirement Investment opportunities through MissionSquare Retirement and Minnesota State Retirement System
- PERA Pension
- Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)
Leave accruals
- Vacation accrues at a rate that equates to 3-weeks per year, with opportunities to accrue more after 10 years of employment
- Opportunities to purchase up to 40 hours of vacation, earn PTO for wellness incentives, convert sick time to vacation, volunteer hours, etc.
- Sick and safe leave will be accrued on a per pay period basis at the rate of one working day each calendar month
If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources at hrjobs@eaganmn.gov.
01
Are you 18 years of age or older?
02
Do you have a valid Minnesota driver's license or the ability to obtain Minnesota license?
03
Are you a licensed Minnesota firefighter or eligible to be licensed within six months of hire?
- Yes, I'm a licensed Minnesota Firefighter
- No
- I am not licensed in the State of Minnesota, but have the ability to become licensed within six months.
04
Do you have a bachelor's degree in management, fire science, public administration or closely related field?
05
Please list all degrees received as well as the name, location, and course of study of all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended.
06
How many years of experience do you have as a firefighter?
- 0-11 years
- 12 or more years
07
How many years of formal leadership/supervisory experience do you have in the fire service at the rank of Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, and/or Chief?
08
Briefly describe your supervisory experience in the fire service. Please include in your description your job title, number of employees you supervised, and their job titles.
09
Have you obtained your Firefighter II or state recognized equivalent?
10
Have you obtained your Hazardous Materials Operations or state recognized equivalent?
11
Have you obtained the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Certification?
12
Do you have a current Blue Card Incident Command Certification or the ability to obtain within six months of hire?
- Yes, I have a current Blue Card Incident Command certification.
- I do not have a current Blue Card Incident Command certification, but I CAN obtain within six months of hire.
- I do not have a current Blue Card Incident Command certification and I CANNOT obtain within six months of hire.
13
Do you have a Master's degree in public administration, business administration or related field?
14
Do you have experience directing and overseeing the annual budgeting process for a fire department?
15
Briefly describe your experience directing and overseeing the annual budgeting process (NA if none).
16
Do you have experience managing a fire inspection process?
17
Briefly describe your experience managing a fire inspection process (NA if none).
18
Do you have experience assuming command at a fire scene/incident and personally directing firefighting activities?
19
Briefly describe your experience assuming command at a fire scene/incident and personally directing firefighting activities (NA if none).
20
Do you have experience promoting community awareness on fire prevention programs?
21
Briefly describe your experience promoting community awareness on fire prevention programs (NA if none).
Required Question
Employer City of Eagan
Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd
Eagan, Minnesota, 55122
Phone 651-675-5000
Website https://www.cityofeagan.com
