FIRE CHIEF

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Hemet is an equal opportunity employer.

The City of Hemet is currently looking for a proven leader and experienced professional to serve as Fire Chief. The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering high-quality services and an individual who can assist the City Manager with the vision of moving the City forward.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Degree/Transcripts
• Five (5) References

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to the following characteristics, duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.

• Plan, develop, manage, and direct Department activities and services including suppression, protection and prevention, hazardous materials and disaster preparedness, medical response and other related activities; command major fire emergency and disaster situations affecting the City, as appropriate.
• Direct the development and administration of the department budget; monitor and approve expenditures and implement budget adjustments; present budget to fiscal committee.
• Conduct and direct studies; prepare and present master plan reports addressing growth impact on emergency services; ensure proper planning occurs for disaster preparedness programs and activities; ensures activities are in accordance with ordinances, laws, codes, policies and regulations.
• Prepare reports and make presentations at City Council and other meetings; serve on various internal and external committees; attend meetings as part of senior executive team; serve as liaison with the community, professional groups, the media and other external contacts and resources for the City.
• Establish, implement, and enforce department policies and procedures; work with City staff to establish Citywide policies and procedures.
• Resolve discrepancies or procedural problems and respond to program administration and/or delivery questions ensuring necessary follow‑up occurs; confer with and advise staff and internal and external customers by providing advice, problem‑solving assistance, answers to questions and interpretation of program goals and policy.
• Directly and through subordinate supervisors, hire, direct work efforts and evaluate staff; provide for and/or conduct staff development; establish work methods and standards; initiate corrective and/or disciplinary action and respond to grievances and complaints.

• Municipal organization and administration.
• The principles and practices of effective leadership, management and supervision.
• Municipal budget preparation and control.
• Modern fire suppression, protection and prevention principles and practices.
• Program and project management principles and practices.
• City, state and federal fire and building codes and regulations.

• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Conducting research and preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City officials, employees, and the public.

Bachelor's degree (Masters degree preferred) in fire technology, public administration or a related field and five (5) years progressively responsible fire service management experience including three (3) years battalion chief or higher level supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

State of California class "C" driver's license.

Requires the mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; speech and hearing to…