Division Chief (Fire District) (County Promotional)

The Job

*This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County Fire Protection District employees who have completed probation and have attained regular status.*

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District seeks ** strong, forward-thinking leaders in the fire service to fill key positions in the Fire Executive Team** to assist in guiding the future direction of the district while continuing to ensure the safety of the County’s residents and visitors.

The  Fire District ** is recruiting for  Division Chief. ** Fire Division Chiefs report to a Deputy Fire Chief or an Assistant Fire Chief and are responsible for administrative and managerial oversight for one of the department’s functional divisions , such as: Administration, Training and Safety, Emergency Medical Services, Wildland and Aviation, Emergency Management, or Volunteer Forces. Fire Division Chiefs serve as the County-Wide Duty Chief and may also provide Battalion coverage while Battalion Chiefs take leave or are on fire assignments.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Special Districts & Fire District Compensation Plan. The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential. ## Desired Qualifications EXPERIENCE

This position requires progressively responsible management fire command experience, preferably in a mid to large size all risk fire protection agency, with a minimum of o ne year as a Fire Battalion Chief or higher , at time of appointment. ( Applications will be accepted from candidates who have less than the required experience, but who will attain such experience prior to appointment.)

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• An Associate's degree or equivalent coursework [sixty (60) semester (90 quarter)] units in fire science, public/business administration, or related field is required , while a Bachelor's degree is desired. 
• State Fire Officer, Chief Fire Officer, or Executive Chief Fire Officer Certification issued by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal, or equivalent national certification is required .

• California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) qualifications are desired.

  Selection Process

  This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

  Application Procedure

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting: 

• Compelling cover letter 

• Comprehensive resume

• Three (3) professional references

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Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established and a reference release form is completed.

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Questions regarding this position or status should be addressed to:

Araceli Zaragoza at araceli.zaragoza@hr.sbcounty.gov