Fire Chief presso City of West Covina, CA
City of West Covina, CA · West Covina, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Senior
- Ufficio in West Covina
About the Department
The City is in search of its next Fire Chief 2025 West Covina Fire Chief Recruitment Brochure.
Please send applications to [email protected]
Please send applications to [email protected]
Field of Competition: This recruitment is open to both internal and external applicants (Open & Promotional eligibility list).
Ideal Candidate
The City of West Covina is seeking a Fire Chief to serve as the chief administrator of the City's Fire Department. Candidates will lead a well-respected Department as it provides the highest level of life and property safety in a kind and tenderhearted way. The person must be of good character and committed to advancing a safer community through thoughtful, progressive leadership.
Required documents
Interested personnel must submit a complete application, including:
- Resume detailing their relevant experience, and
- A compelling cover letter, addressed to Interim City Manager, detailing applicant's:
- Understanding of the West Covina Fire Department's positive core components and values; and
- Approach to bringing about collaborative and strength-based change.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply. To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and completed online application. Applicants must also answer in clear detail all supplemental questions. Incomplete and/or incoherent applications will not be considered.
Job Summary:
Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and administers the overall, citywide operation of the Fire Department, including fire suppression and prevention, emergency medical services, and citizen aid; develops and evaluates goals and objectives to improve departmental services; serves as a member of the City management team; may be involved in administrative projects outside the normal area of specialization; and does related work as required.
Position Duties
Essential Functions:
- Plans, organizes, staffs, directs, coordinates, prepares, and administers the Department's budget and activities.
- Participates in the interviewing, selection, training, and evaluation of employees.
- Reviews and analyzes statistical and activity reports regarding projected City development and the location, nature, and frequency of reported fires, fire prevention and suppression technology.
- Administers the development of in-service training programs to increase departmental efficiency and prepare employees for advancement.
- Establishes and interprets departmental policies, priorities, and procedures in association with administrative staff.
- Coordinates fire protection and inspection activities with other City departments and fire agencies.
- Handles citizen complaints or problems concerning departmental activities referred by lower level supervisors.
- Represents the Department at a variety of meetings with representatives from public and private agencies.
- Speaks before public and professional groups on the plans, objectives, policies, and program of the Department.
- Prepares and presents periodic oral and written reports on departmental activities.
- Responds to major incidents and manages/coordinates information, resources and priorities in accordance with the "Standardized Emergency Management System".
Minimum Qualifications
Required Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of:
- Modern methods of fire department administration;
- Principles of public administration, budgeting, training, personnel, and municipal government;
- The newest developments in techniques and equipment used in fire fighting;
- Fire prevention, equipment, maintenance, and drill procedures;
- City ordinances pertaining to fire fighting and fire prevention.
- Plan, lay out, and review the activities of the Fire Department and maintain discipline;
- Organize civilian defense auxiliaries;
- Prepare and review reports;
- Establish and maintain effective public relations.
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent college training in fire science, public administration, or related field.
Experience:
Four years of professional fire department or agency experience at the Battalion Chief or higher level.
Licenses:
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent college training in fire science, public administration, or related field.
Experience:
Four years of professional fire department or agency experience at the Battalion Chief or higher level.
Licenses:
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
Physical Requirements:
This position also requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists, and hands, including writing and using a keyboard. It also requires physical abilities associated with the ability to read, write and communicate in a work environment requiring no extraordinary physical strength or other special physical qualifications.
Other Qualifications
Equal Opportunity Employer
