The Fire Chief recruitment is being facilitated by Bob Murray & Associates. Click Here to view the Fire Chief Brochure. The annual salary range for the Fire Chief is $212,940 - $321,408. The merit range is from $321,408 - $369,624 and is performance based, and subject to CM approval. Placementwithin the salary range is dependent on experience and qualifications. The City of Riverside is seeking an outstanding and forward-facing leader to serve as their next Fire Chief. The incumbent will be a dy... more details
The Position
The Fire Chief recruitment is being facilitated by Bob Murray & Associates.
Click Here to view the Fire Chief Brochure.
The annual salary range for the Fire Chief is $212,940 - $321,408. The merit range is from $321,408 - $369,624 and is performance based, and subject to CM approval. Placement
within the salary range is dependent on experience and qualifications.
The City of Riverside is seeking an outstanding and forward-facing leader to serve as their next Fire Chief. The incumbent will be a dynamic, collaborative, and inspiring candidate capable of engaging with the City’s diverse community. The ideal candidate must be analytical and make critical data-driven decisions. A strong-minded individual who is comfortable with personnel management and budget control will do well. The Chief will possess the ability to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion practices that benefit the Fire Department and the community. The individual selected will have knowledge of the operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive fire prevention and suppression program. The ideal candidate will have the skills and ability to foster and maintain cooperative relationships with neighboring agencies and communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
* This position is designated as Non-Classified and is exempt from the classified service. The Incumbent shall be appointed "at-will" and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager.Positions in this classification may be eligible to have salary increased to a maximum of fifteen percent beyond the regularly assigned top of the salary range for "outstanding performance", subject to City Manager approval.
Work Performed
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plan, develop, and implement policies, goals, objectives, and priorities.
Plan, direct, coordinate, organize, and supervise the departmental operations of fire suppression and prevention activities.
Coordinate and direct the provision of departmental support services of alarm and equipment maintenance, in-service training, and fire inspection maintaining departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
Respond to major fire alarms and personally direct fire suppression activities.
Direct and personally conduct major fire investigations.
Direct and coordinate fire inspection activities and manage the enforcement of fire prevention ordinances and state laws.
Prepare a variety of technical and departmental activities reports and records.
Prepare and administer the departmental annual budget.
Respond to the most difficult complaints and requests for information.
Represent the city in relationships with the public, community groups, professional organizations, other city departments and divisions, and outside agencies.
Coordinate Fire Department activities with other city departments and divisions, and with outside agencies.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in fire science, public administration or a closely related field. Experience: Five years' increasingly responsible supervisory and administrative experience at the level of Fire Battalion Chief or above is preferred.
Necessary Special Requirement: Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Selection Process
If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at:
www.bobmurrayassoc.com
Filing Deadline: July 31, 2024
Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be invited to personal interviews with Bob Murray & Associates. A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be recommended as finalists. References will be contacted only following candidate approval. Finalist interviews will be held with the City of Riverside. Candidates will be advised of the status of the recruitment following selection of the Fire Chief.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Jon Lewis at: (916) 784-9080.
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