Date Posted:

November 8, 2024

Salary:

$166,350.23 – $232,913.16 Annually, plus Benefits

Description:

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THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Deputy Fire Chief, directs activities and manages a bureau which may consist of one or more divisions, battalions and units, or a combination of those. The successful candidate will possess a strong management background demonstrating the ability to be agile in a very fluid environment with multiple priorities which can change quickly and require immediate attention. Some knowledge of large-scale incident management. The ability to establish positive working relationships with elected officials, local municipalities, the County Executive Office, and the civilian workforce. Analyze and prioritize operational, managerial, and program decisions; make difficult choices and recommendations; be able to communicate and support those recommendations clearly and succinctly. The Assistant Fire Chief is an at-will position which is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Thorough knowledge of: firefighting tactics and strategy; the ordinances, policies, rules and regulations governing the operation of the department. Ability to: coordinate, plan, direct and manage two or more battalions or bureaus. Organize and direct all kinds of emergency activities including structural and watershed fires, petroleum fires and rescue operations. Five (5) years of full-time experience in firefighting, including at least one (1) year as a Fire Battalion Chief. Supplemental training in fire sciences, public administration, a bachelor degree in a related field and experience in fire prevention, training and administrative assignments are highly desirable. Possession of, and the ability to maintain, a valid California Driver License is required

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

FIRST REVIEW OF RESUMES: Beginning the week of November 20,

2024 PANEL INTERVIEW: Week of December 9, 2024

SELECTION INTERVIEWS: Week of December 16, 2024

How to Apply:

To apply, you may do one of the following:

• Email your current resume and cover letter to Denise.Carrizosa@ventura.org;

• Submit an online application at www.ventura.org/jobs and attach your current resume, cover letter, and any additional materials for consideration. Your resume and cover letter should illustrate the following:

• Your experience leading and managing bureaus consisting of one or more divisions, including the size of the bureaus, titles and your management role;

• Your experience managing budgets, including the size and nature of budgets you have managed;

• Your experience with large-scale incident management, including the size of the incident(s) and your management role;

• Your experience analyzing and prioritizing operational, managerial and program decisions. Following a structured evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview.

CONTACT INFORMATION.

For further information, please contact Denise Carrizosa by email at Denise.Carrizosa@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 389-9793.