Fire Division Chiefs

JOB TITLE: Fire Division Chiefs (2)
AGENCY: City of Gilroy
LOCATION: Gilroy, CA
FILING DEADLINE:  April 24, 2023
SALARY RANGE: $11,234-$14,980 / Month

The City of Gilroy is looking for 2 Fire Division Chiefs!

THE POSITION
Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, manages a Fire Division and supervises one of three emergency response platoons. Fire Division Chiefs rotate in one of three divisions: Emergency Medical Services, Training, and Operations, depending upon the need of the department. Division Chief will perform Battalion Chief functions as the 24-hour duty chief of an assigned platoon/shift. May serve as the acting Fire Chief.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Be a dynamic leader, teacher, mentor, and fire service innovator who is approachable, open, and experienced at developing relationships in a team environment.
• Have demonstrated the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making both in an emergency response environment and in administrative and management situations.
• Be an excellent communicator and be able to express himself/herself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Represent the Fire Department and make effective presentations in public situations including City Council meetings and community events.
• Be a seasoned fire officer experienced at the command of all types of emergencies, preferably as a Chief Officer or Acting Chief Officer.
• Possess a solid understanding of the Incident Command System and be capable of managing complex multi-unit and multi-agency emergency  incidents.
• Have experience as a Duty Chief or Battalion Chief with management/supervision experience over a platoon (shift) of stations and captains.
• Have demonstrated experience handling citizen inquiries and customer complaints; the ability to perform effective public relations functions; can effectively resolve disputes, MOU issues, and disciplinary matters.
• Have experience working in an ALS delivery system and strong knowledge of EMS service delivery.
• Have hands-on experience developing and managing a budget for a division or workgroup.
• Have direct experience with policy/procedure development and have program and project management experience.
• Be proficient in using PC’s and laptop computers and programs such as MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Have a working knowledge of automated fire records management systems.
• Have firsthand experience in contemporary labor relations and the implementation and use of labor/management committees.

A combination of education, experience, and training equal or equivalent to the following:

• A Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, fire science, fire technology, another fire service-related program, or another related field of study:
• Six years of full-time paid experience in an organized Fire Department which includes a minimum of three (3) years as a Fire Captain or higher. Further, the three (3) years of Captain experience must include structural and wildland firefighting work experience.
• A State of California Office of the Fire Marshal Fire Officer Certification or equivalent educational certification from another jurisdiction.
• ICS-300 Certificate or equivalent certification.

The City of Gilroy reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine whether or not the combination of education, experience, and certification is qualifying. The most qualified candidates will be determined at the City's sole discretion.

• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s) by the time of appointment.
• Possess and maintain a valid CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Pass a detailed background investigation for employment.
• Pass a post-offer, comprehensive psychological evaluation for employment.
• Pass a post-offer, comprehensive medical examination for employment, including a drug screen.
• Must sign a non-tobacco use contract.
• Must participate in annual occupational health and wellness screening as required by the City of Gilroy.
• Must reside within a fifteen-minute response time to any of the City of Gilroy fire stations within six months of appointment.
• Prefer bilingual, English/Spanish.

For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/City-of-Gilroy-Fire-Division-Chief-Brochure-1.pdf.

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in pursuing this exciting career opportunity, please attach and submit the following required items in your application at: https://koffassociates.com/fire-division-chief-operations-fire-division-chief-ems/.

Responses to supplemental questions

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Required Certifications (CA State Fire Marshal- Fire Officer Certification or equivalent educational certificate, ICS – 300 Certificate, CPR/AED and First Aid Certification)

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment, please contact the recruiter below:
Joshua Boudreaux
(510) 901-0044
[email protected]
Website: https://koffassociates.com/