Employment Opportunities

Town of Jerome Employment Opportunity

Fire Chief:  The Town of Jerome has an immediate opening for a full-time Fire Chief to lead the fire department.  Under the general direction of the Town Manager, the Fire Chief performs a variety of skilled tasks including personnel management, fleet management, scheduling, budget, requisitions, incident command, fuels abatement and fire mitigation, and investigations.  This is considered a “working chief” position requiring response to all fire and rescue related calls.  At least five years’ experience in a supervisory role required.  Command level experience preferred.  This position requires passing an extensive background investigation and criminal history check, along with a vast hiring process.  Salary range is $72,000-$90,000 annually, DOQ.  In accordance with the Jerome Town Code, residency is required within six months of appointment.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to b.klein@jerome.az.gov.  Applicants will be asked to participate in an assessment process.  This process will include written and oral testing.  Applicants must have Arizona Firefighter I and II; EMT/EMT-B; AEMT or Paramedic Certification; and ICT5.  See job description below.  Finalists from this application process will receive an interview with the Jerome Town Council following recommendation of the Town Manager.  The Town of Jerome is an equal opportunity employer / EOE.  

Detailed information and job description

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Public Works Technician:  The Town of Jerome has an immediate opening for a full-time Public Works Technician to join our Public Works crew.  Under the general direction of the Public Works Director or Crew Leader, the Public Works Technician performs a variety of skilled tasks and manual labor on the Town’s utility system, streets, parks and other properties, and provides residential and commercial sanitation collection services.  Work involves manual digging, heavy lifting, extended walking, climbing, and working in confined spaces, all under a variety of extreme environmental conditions.  To be considered, candidates must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain a CDL within three (3) months of employment.  The wage range for this non-exempt position is $19.50 - $26.00 per hour. 

Interested candidates must submit a Town of Jerome application, which can be found on the Town’s website (Jerome.az.gov) under the employment opportunities section.  Completed applications can be dropped off at Town Hall or mailed to: Town of Jerome, P.O. Box 335, Jerome, AZ, 86331.  For any questions or if you would like a copy of the job description please call: (928) 634-7943.  The position is open until filled.  The Town of Jerome is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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