Deputy Fire Chief: Strategic Leader & Mentoring

Peckham & McKenney Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits

Job summary

The City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department seeks a Deputy Fire Chief who is a strong communicator, direct, calm, and consistent. The role requires mentoring and coaching to develop others, and transparent decision-making to uphold integrity.

The position emphasizes ethical leadership and sound judgment in daily operations. Minimum qualifications include a four-year degree with related major and seven years as a full-time firefighter, including three years in a supervisory role.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with direct, calm, and consistent approach.
• Ability to mentor and coach to develop others.
• Transparent in actions, decisions, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership as Deputy Fire Chief for City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department.
• Read people and situations to anticipate operational needs and allocate resources.
• Uphold organizational integrity through ethical behavior and sound judgment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree (Fire Science / related field)

Job description

The City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department seeks a Deputy Fire Chief who is a strong communicator, direct, calm, and consistent. The role requires mentoring and coaching to develop others, and transparent decision-making to uphold integrity.

The position emphasizes ethical leadership and sound judgment in daily operations. Minimum qualifications include a four-year degree with related major and seven years as a full-time firefighter, including three years in a supervisory role.