Division Chief (Fire District) (County Promotional)

San Bernardino County • San Bernardino, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is seeking strong, forward-thinking leaders to fill key positions in the Fire Executive Team. These roles will 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.

Requirements

• Current San Bernardino County Fire Protection District employee who has completed probation and attained regular status.
• Progressively responsible management fire command experience, preferably in a mid to large size all risk fire protection agency.
• A minimum of one year as a Fire Battalion Chief or higher, at time of appointment (applications accepted from candidates who will attain this experience prior to appointment).
• An Associate's degree or equivalent coursework [sixty (60) semester (90 quarter)] units in fire science, public/business administration, or related field.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Administrative and managerial oversight for one of the department’s functional divisions (e.g., Administration, Training and Safety, Emergency Medical Services, Wildland and Aviation, Emergency Management, or Volunteer Forces).
• Serve as the County-Wide Duty Chief.
• Provide Battalion coverage while Battalion Chiefs take leave or are on fire assignments.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree