Fire Chief

Job Description:

Fire Chief

Description

Fire Chief

City of Gilroy, California

 

The City of Gilroy is seeking an experienced Fire Service professional to lead its Fire Department. The new Fire Chief must be a dynamic leader, teacher, mentor, and fire service innovator. The new Chief must be open to new ideas and experienced in developing relationships in a team environment. They must be an excellent communicator and be able to express themselves clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. The new Chief must have shown the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making both in an emergency response environment and in administrative and management situations.

The minimum requirements for this position are a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, fire science, fire management, another fire-service related program, or another related field of study, and ten (10) years of full time paid experience in an organized Fire Department which includes a minimum of five (5) years at the Fire Command level (Fire Chief, Assistant/Deputy Chief, or Fire Division Chief/Fire Battalion Chief) that includes significant management/supervisory, operational, and administrative responsibilities. California Chief Fire Officer Certification and/or completion of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program are highly desirable.

The annual salary range is $198,714 to $264,994 DOQE. The City provides an outstanding benefit package.

 

To apply, please visit our website at:

 

Peckham & McKenney

www.peckhamandmckenney.com

 

Feel free to contact Diana Bishop at (408) 800-7653 if you have questions regarding this position. A detailed brochure is available at: www.peckhamandmckenney.com

 

Filing deadline is January 6, 2025.

Resumes acknowledged within two business days. 

Salary:

$198,714