Position: Fire Chief

Company: Chula Vista CA
Location: San Bernardino
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

? Bachelor?s Degree desired or Associates Degree ? combined with applicable experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the functions of the job.
? Ten years full-time supervisory experience, of which at least five (5) must be fire service related at a chief officer level.
? Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills as qualifying.
? Valid California Driver?s License within three months of appointment.
? Primary residence within Apple Valley Fire District boundaries is desired, however, if not feasible based on current residency, the position requires residency that readily allows for active involvement and accessibility to the community and Fire District.



Desired Qualifications/Experience include:
? Experience within a fire organization of similar size and complexity to AVFPD.
? Experience in developing and managing budgets.
? Experience in the management of an EMS delivery system.
? Experience and training in ICS and NIMS.
? Experience in a fire organization serving a population of 50,000 or more from multiple fire stations.
? Experience working with a labor union to include contract negotiation and management; and experience with personnel management, laws, and practices.
? Experience in the management and delivery of modern Community Risk Reduction philosophy and fire service training programs.
? Experience in working within the command structure of multi-agency, mutual-aid incidents.
? Experience in developing strategic organizational plans.

ideal candidate for Fire Chief of the Apple Valley Fire Protection District will possess the following traits and attributes:
? Strong and confident communication skills, excellent relationship-building abilities, and an accessible leadership style.
? An honest and ethical leader, capable of garnering trust and respect of colleagues, employees and the public.
? Ability to build and maintain effective working and interpersonal relationships with the community, other public safety and political entities, subordinates, and superiors.
? Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to a diverse audience, both internally and externally.
? Ability to oversee the development and management of the District budget, contracts, mutual aid
agreements, requests for bids, and other administrative duties.
? Supports employees and encourages professional development and growth and embraces succession planning and development.
? Engages with residents, business owners and others in the community and takes an active interest in the community.
? Leads by example holding employees accountable while listening to the views and perspectives of others and treating employees with dignity and respect.
? Promotes effective relationships with the employee labor associations and a knowledge of employee labor laws and regulations.

Application Procedure/ Filing Deadline: Letters of Interest, Fire District applications and resumes from interested individuals will be accepted via email at jobs@avfpd.org or at Fire District Headquarters (22400 Headquarters Drive, Apple Valley) until 5:00 PM on Friday, March 26, 2021.


Benefit Package Includes:
? CalPERS contracted medical benefit program
? Dental and vision insurance
? CalPERS Retirement
? Life Insurance
? Deferred Compensation Plan
? Vacation, Sick and Executive Leave
? Uniform Allowance
? Additional information regarding benefits is available upon request.

Selection Procedure: Candidates chosen from the application and resume review process will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include one or more of the following: minimum requirement verification, supplemental question- naire, assessment center, oral board review, oral interview.
Prior to Appointment: The candidate will successfully complete and pass medical exam, drug screening, and background investigation.
More about the Apple Valley Community:
Apple Valley is located in the Mojave Desert bordering the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. Mountain resort activities, including snow and water skiing, fishing and camping, are less than an hour away. Within two hours are Southern Cali- fornia beach cities. Three hours away are Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Colorado River. The current population of Apple Valley is 85,000 and the general area is 300,000. Apple Valley provides a choice of quality schools, recreation and housing lifestyles. Starting Salary:-- $11,319 to $15,371 per month Top Salary: N/A Contact: Apple Valley District Headquarters
22400 Headquarters Drive

Apple Valley, CA 92307
760-247-7618
info@applevalleyfd.com
https://avfpd.org/employment/

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