Division Chief, Fire District Leadership & Operations

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District seeks strong, forward-thinking leaders for the Fire Executive Team. Division Chiefs oversee a division, report to Deputy/Assistant Chief, and may cover Battalion needs while on leave. This confidential process reviews job-specific benefits and the compensation plan.

Candidates should have progressively responsible fire-management experience, a relevant degree, and required certifications, with Bachelor's preferred and CICCS desired.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (60 semester units) or equivalent coursework required; Bachelor's preferred.
• State Fire Officer, Chief Fire Officer, or Executive Chief Fire Officer certification required.
• CICCS qualifications desired.

Responsibilities

• Administrative and managerial oversight for one division such as Administration, Training and Safety, EMS, Wildland/Aviation, Emergency Management or Volunteer Forces.
• Serve as County-Wide Duty Chief and provide Battalion coverage as needed when chiefs are on leave.
• Coordinate district-wide operations and guide future department direction.

Skills

Fire command experience

Leadership

Operations management

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree desired

CF/O or Executive Officer certification

CICCS certification desired

Job description

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District seeks strong, forward-thinking leaders for the Fire Executive Team. Division Chiefs oversee a division, report to Deputy/Assistant Chief, and may cover Battalion needs while on leave. This confidential process reviews job-specific benefits and the compensation plan.

Candidates should have progressively responsible fire-management experience, a relevant degree, and required certifications, with Bachelor's preferred and CICCS desired.