Fire Chief

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

FIRE CHIEF
Burney Fire Protection District

The Burney Fire Protection District is requesting applicants for the
position of Fire Chief; this is a targeted recruitment for well-qualified, Organizational Values
select candidates.

The Community We value having pride in the
organization, and the service we
The unincorporated community of Burney is located just fifty miles
northeast of Redding, California on Highway 299 East. Burney is nestled at provide.
the base of Burney Mountain in the center of the picturesque Cascade We value where we live and
Mountains. Burney is a full-service community with a year-round serve, and the stations and
population of approximately 3,500. During the summer months, the equipment we use.
population increases to about 7,500 due to summer residents and visitors. We value being an organization
Young families and retirees constitute a portion of the population. that is trusted by the community.
Burney's services include banking, insurance, groceries, restaurants, auto We value integrity and honesty
repair, and other shopping. Shasta County provides law enforcement and in our members.
maintains a community sheriff's sub-station. Housing is available in all price
We value committing to
ranges.
excellence and reliability in
The area surrounding Burney offers a variety of activities, with fishing spots, everything we do.
campgrounds, and breathtaking scenery. McArthur-Burney Falls is neither We value leadership, teamwork,
the highest nor the largest waterfall in the state, but many people consider innovation, respect, and
it the most beautiful. Other attractions include Crystal Lake Fish Hatchery, tolerance.
Subway Cave, majestic Mt. Shasta and Ski Park, Lassen National Volcanic We value cooperation with our
Park, Fort Crook Museum, wilderness areas, fly-fishing, boating, waterskiing, regional partners.
bait fishing, hang gliding, camping, hiking, golfing, picnicking, and Native We value the social good in what
American gaming. we do as an organization and as
individuals.
The roads to and from Burney will lead to a variety of adventures.
Surrounded by timeless beauty, Burney is the gateway to endless fun and a
great vacation spot for young and old alike.

37072 Main Street, Burney, CA 96013 Phone (530) 335-2212 Fax (530) 335-2235
Burney Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Fire District

"Responding to
The Burney Fire Protection District is a Self-governed Special
District established in 1939 under California law with its
primary function to serve the public safety interests. The
Burney Fire District is in northern California in Shasta County.
The District is designed to be an "all Risk" provider of the public with
professionalism,
emergency and non-emergency services which includes fire
protection services, rescue services, emergency medical

pride, and
services including ambulance transport, hazardous materials
emergency response, and other related services for the
protection of life and property.

The District serves the community living within thirty-five
square miles of Burney. A five-member elected Board/Fire
compassion"
Chief form of government manages the District. Funding is
provided through property tax and limited fees for service.

The District is a unique combination department comprised of
volunteer/part-time and full-time firefighters. In addition to
the Fire Chief position, the District includes one full time
firefighter and one part time district secretary.

The District has one main station and one satellite station.
Equipment includes three engines, two water tenders, two
ambulances, and several utility and rescue vehicles.

The District is structured around five service divisions:
Fire and Life Safety (Fire Prevention) - provides public fire
and safety education, fire safe inspection services and
code enforcement.
Emergency Services - coordinates and maintains resources
for emergency response.
Training/Education - coordinates and delivers training for
citizens and employees.
Administrative Services - comprised of general
management and administrative support (Fire Chief and
District Secretary).
Support Services - comprised of supply, apparatus
maintenance. Limited paid staffing necessitates cross-
divisional teamwork and coordination by all personnel.

37072 Main Street, Burney, CA 96013 Phone (530) 335-2212 Fax (530) 335-2235
Burney Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Position
The Fire Chief must
be a hands-on
The Fire Chief must be a hands-on working leader who is
visionary and initiative-taking and takes a genuine interest in
all aspects of the organization and its people. The District is
seeking a Fire Chief who will be in control of all of the District
working leader who
activities and programs. He/she must be willing to take is visionary and
initiative-taking and
direction from the Board of Directors and communicate the
goals and expectations to the District staff. The applicant must
be well versed in dealing with volunteers, and combination takes a genuine
interest in all
departments; requiring excellent "people skills." The applicant
will need to have the talents to operate in a small department
culture which requires flexibility and innovation. The position
requires the Fire Chief to function as line personnel in
aspects of the
meeting the Districts mission of providing a high level of organization and its
people.
service. This is not a desk job.

Minimum Qualifications
An Associates Degree in Fire Science or California State Chief Officer Certification is required.
A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration is desirable.
The applicant must possess:
A valid California Driver’s License, Class B, or firefighter endorsement
Certifications: EMT or greater with CPR in California authorized through Sierra-Sacramento Valley (S-SV)
Local EMS Agency (LEMSA)
P.C. 832 - Power of Arrest and Firearms

Have five years of progressively responsible administration experience in fire service at the management
level, and considerable command-level experience in supervision, management or emergency services field.
The applicant should have good working knowledge/experience with principles and practices of organization,
administration, budgets, and personnel management. Experience with pertinent Federal, State, and local laws,
codes and regulations including those pertaining to fire prevention, inspections, and plan reviews is desired.
The applicant must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills; he/she will be looked at as a
leader with the goals of the District in mind. He/she must also be an instructor; chief officers are required to
provide training on a regular basis. Expertise in specialty areas such as hazardous material mitigation, USAR,
extrication, etc. is strongly desired.

Camaraderie is particularly important within the District; trust, confidence, professionalism and recognition
for talent will be highly valued traits. The applicant should be fair, reasonable and approachable with a
collective decision making style.

The incoming Fire Chief must live within the District or be willing to relocate shortly after hire no later than
six months after appointment.

37072 Main Street, Burney, CA 96013 Phone (530) 335-2212 Fax (530) 335-2235
Burney Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation
The salary for the incoming Fire Chief is $80,000 annually. The District offers an attractive benefits package
including:
Retirement - Burney Fire District participates and contributes to the California Public Employees Retirement
System (CALPERS). PEPRA Employees are required to pay the employee contribution.
Holidays - 12 paid holidays per year
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance - Fully paid by the District for the employee and their spouse.
Life Insurance - Burney Fire District provides a $25,000 group life insurance policy.
Vacation - Accrues based on length of service. New employees accrue 12 days per year.
Personal Leave - Accrues 12 days per year.
Additional Benefit - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), educational, and training.
Paid Administrative Leave - 40 hours per year.
457 Plan - District offers a 457 Retirement Plan. No matching contribution from the District.
Uniforms and Safety Equipment - Provided by the District.

Application Process
Applicants will submit a BFPD application, cover letter, resume, and written answers to specific questions
prepared by the District. These documents will be reviewed by the hiring committee, and select candidates
will be invited to continue the process. Failure to meet the above application requirements will immediately
disqualify applicant from further consideration.

The application, cover letter, resume, and written answers can be submitted to the Fire Chief via e-mail at
sec_17@burneyfireems.org. Make sure that the Subject line states “Fire Chief Application.” BFPD will provide
you with a return email confirmation.
Mail the original, hardcopies of same documents to:
Burney Fire Protection District, Hiring Committee, 37072 Main Street, Burney, CA 96013.

Applicants must have the required “Minimum Qualifications.” BFPD will only consider exceptions when there
is a strong and substantiated equivalency.

The District will complete a thorough background check on all applicants invited to continue the process. The
applicant will need to release all personnel records to the District. Upon completion of the background check,
select candidates will be invited to an interview with the Chief and the Board of Fire Commissioners.

As stated, this is a “targeted recruitment”; BFPD is looking for candidates that meet the unique needs of the
District and community, and candidates who can make a long-term commitment to the District. BFPD reserves
the right to alter the selection process to best serve the needs of the District. If the District does not hire a
candidate from this recruitment, the application period will be extended until a suitable applicant is found.

37072 Main Street, Burney, CA 96013 Phone (530) 335-2212 Fax (530) 335-2235
Burney Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer