The session will be held in the auditorium of the Bethel School from 6:00PM to 7:00PM. 

For more information please contact Andy Ehrhart-Director of Planning & Zoning at 845-8472 or at andy.ehrhart@betheltownship.org.

The Board of Township Trustees of Bethel Township-Miami County is pleased to announce the selection of David Stitzel as their new Fire Chief.

At their August 17, 2010, regularly scheduled workshop meeting, the Board of Trustees passed Resolution #10-08-106 naming David Stitzel as the new Fire Chief of Bethel Township - Miami County effective August 24, 2010.  The position is a stipend position which pays the Fire Chief $10,000.00 a year to lead a department of approximately 40 dedicated firefighters, EMT’s and Paramedics.  Prior to his selection as Chief, Stitzel served for more than two (2) years as a Lieutenant for Bethel Township-Miami County.

 Chief Stitzel has over 27 years of public service experience in fire/EMS and law enforcement.  His career then transitioned into a full time career in firefighting in 1988. Stitzel served as a full-time firefighter/paramedic for the City of Huber Heights, Ohio from 1988-2006.  Stitzel’s next full-time career move was in 2006, when he was named Battalion Chief for the City of Riverside, Ohio.  Stitzel will remain a full-time Battalion Chief for the City of Riverside.

 Chief Stitzel is a State of Ohio Certified Paramedic and Level II Firefighter.  He is also state certified as a Hazardous Materials Technician, Fire Service Instructor, EMS Special Topics Instructor, Fire Safety Inspector and an NFPA 1670 Technical Rescue Instructor.  Stitzel also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Sinclair Community College in Fire Science.

 Bethel Township-Miami County is a roughly 36 square mile township located in southeastern Miami County with approximately 4,900 residents.  Bethel Township borders the Cities of Huber Heights to the south, Vandalia and Tipp City to the west, New Carlisle to the northeast, Bethel Township-Clark County to the east and Elizabeth Township to the north.

 Bethel Township Administrator Michael Gebhart stated, “We were very pleased that we had so many qualified candidates apply for the position, and are thrilled that Dave is our new Chief.” 

Stitzel sworn in as new Fire Chief

Chief Stitzel was sworn in on Tuesday, August 24^th  during the regular  meeting of the Bethel Township Board of Trustees.

The Board of Trustees meets in workshop session on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month.  They do meet in workshop session in months with a 5th Tuesday as needed.

Application for this position may be made by delivering resumes to the Township Administrator prior to 4:00 PM on August 6, 2010 for first consideration.  The position will remain open until filled.

The job posting can be found by clicking on the NEWS section of THE COMMUNITY page of the Township website at www.betheltownship.org or by clicking the following link:    http://www.betheltownship.org/?page_id=48

Position Description / Essential Job Function

Position Title: Chief

Position Status:  Part-time Stipend

Division: Fire and Rescue Department

Reports to: Township Administrator

Definition:

This is a part-time position responsible for providing leadership to the Bethel Township Fire Department. This person is in charge of all aspects of the Bethel Township Fire Department, a volunteer department consisting of 41 members.

 The Chief must use creativity, innovation and fiscal responsibility, with the end goal of providing quality service to our internal and external customers, in every aspect of his/her duties. The Chief is charged with direct on-going evaluation of all personnel within his/her division for performance and effectiveness as it relates to the operations and programs of the division. In addition, Chief is charged with conducting yearly evaluation of all subordinate personnel as it pertains to their performance and effectiveness in their overall employment with the Fire Department. The Chief is required to exercise discretion and good judgment in conducting the day to day operations of the department.

 The Chief should keep an open and honest line of communication with the Administrator and advise him on all matters of organizational importance.

Qualifications:  Experience in leadership, public relations, planning, organizing, standards and current Fire/EMS service knowledge of procedures are a must. A Bachelor Degree in Public Administration, Fire Administration, or equivalency as a result of a combination of training, experience and demonstrated expertise. It is preferred that candidates contain no less than seven (7) years fire experience, of which no less than three (3) years of progressive supervisory experience. Specialized training such as the National Fire Academy or Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program would be beneficial. Certification as a (NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2) Ohio Certified Firefighter 2, Paramedic, Fire Safety Inspector, Hazardous Materials Technician, and Fire Instructor would also be beneficial. It is this position’s responsibility to secure adequate coverage for on call responsibilities and may be required to respond back to the Fire District without delay.

 Rate of Compensation: This position is a part-time stipend position. 

 Please submit resume with proof of certifications to Michael Gebhart-Township Administrator, Bethel Township-Miami County, at 8735 S. Second Street-Brandt, Tipp City, Ohio 45371. Submit cover letter and resume by 4:00PM on Friday, August 6, 2010 for first consideration.  Position is open until filled. 

Bethel Township (Miami County) 845-8472 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

On Tuesday, July 27, 2010, the Board of Township Trustees of Bethel Township, Miami County met in regular session. During this meeting, the Board of Township Trustees approved Resolution #10-07-093 accepting the resignation of Carl Blackburn effective June 29, 2010, and entering into a Compromise Agreement and Release with Mr. Blackburn.  This agreement included the payment to Mr. Blackburn of $4,250.00 in accrued, but unused leave time.

 With the Trustees acceptance of Mr. Blackburn’s resignation, the previously scheduled Special Meeting of the Bethel Township Board of Trustees-Miami County for the pre-disciplinary hearing for charges against Carl Blackburn scheduled for Monday, August 2, 2010 has been canceled.

 Additionally, the Board of Township Trustees, through Resolution #10-07-096, reclassified the position of Bethel Township Fire Chief from full-time to part-time, and directed the Township Administrator to advertise for this position beginning on July 28, 2010.  Application for this position may be made by delivering resumes to the Township Administrator prior to 4:00 PM on August 6, 2010 for first consideration.  The position will remain open until filled.

 In order to ensure the continuity of its Fire Department operations until a new Fire Chief is selected, the Board of Trustees has retained Robert Counts of Troy to serve as the Acting Fire Chief.  Acting Chief Counts previously served as Fire Chief for the City of Troy’s Fire Department.  

 Please direct any inquiries to:

 Mike Gebhart 

Administrator 

Bethel Township

937-845-8472

With the Trustees acceptance of Mr. Blackburn’s resignation, the previously scheduled Special Meeting of the Bethel Township Board of Trustees-Miami County for the pre-disciplinary hearing for charges against Carl Blackburn scheduled for Monday, August 2, 2010 has been canceled.

Office hours will be held in the township meeting room located at 8735 S. Second Street in Brandt from 6:00p.m. to 6:45p.m. just prior to the regularly scheduled Trustee Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

Come and ask your questions, voice a concern or share your ideas. 

Want additional information? Contact the township office a 845.8472