Norwich operates under a Town Manager form of government. The Fire Chief is appointed by and reports to the Town Manager. The Town Manager is appointed by and reports to a 5 member elected Selectboard. The town budget is approved at an annual town meeting held in March of each year.

The Fire Department has operated with a volunteer fire chief since it was formed in 1920. There have been six fire chiefs since 1920 including the current chief who was appointed on January 1, 2007. The FY08 budget, as approved by town meeting, includes monies for a full-time fire chief effective July 1, 2007.  The town manager is currently advertising for a full-time fire chief.

An application for the position of fire chief shall include the following four (4) distinct items to be complete:

• Cover Letter
• Applicant Information
• Statement of Qualifications based on the Job Description (The Statement of Qualifications shall list the job description requirements by section and how you meet, or plan to meet,  the requirement.)
• Resume with a minimum of 3 professional references

Mail the application package to:
Fire Chief Search Committee
Town of Norwich
P.O. Box 376
Norwich, VT 05055-0376

Closing Date:  Application package must be sent by US Mail or hand delivered so it is received before May 30, 2008 at 1630.  Applicants who submit applications by any other means or that do not include all of the required information will not be considered.

Schedule of Interviews:

Evenings of 06/10/08 and 06/12/08 - Telephone Interviews
Full days of 06/23/08 and 06/24/08 - Assessment Center

In addition to the responsibilities contained in the job description the following additional duties may be assigned to the fire chief:

Division of Fire Safety Norwich Building and Fire Prevention Code Inspections
Deputy Emergency Management Director
Certificate of Occupancy Inspections
Fire and access review as part of Subdivision and Zoning Reviews
E911 Coordinator
E911 Street Atlas