Fire Chief

Fire Chief

The City is in search of its next Fire Chief. Please send applications to Talent@tripepismith.com. This recruitment is open to both internal and external applicants (Open & Promotional eligibility list). The City of West Covina is seeking a Fire Chief to serve as the chief administrator of the City's Fire Department. Candidates will lead a well-respected Department as it provides the highest level of life and property safety in a kind and tenderhearted way. The person must be of good character and committed to advancing a safer community through thoughtful, progressive leadership.

Interested personnel must submit a complete application, including :

• Resume detailing their relevant experience, and
• A compelling cover letter, addressed to Interim City Manager, detailing applicant's :
• Understanding of the West Covina Fire Department's positive core components and values; and
• Approach to bringing about collaborative and strength-based change.

Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and administers the overall, citywide operation of the Fire Department, including fire suppression and prevention, emergency medical services, and citizen aid; develops and evaluates goals and objectives to improve departmental services; serves as a member of the City management team; may be involved in administrative projects outside the normal area of specialization; and does related work as required.

Essential Functions :

Required Knowledge and Abilities :

Ability to :

Education : A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent college training in fire science, public administration, or related field. Experience : Four years of professional fire department or agency experience at the Battalion Chief or higher level. Licenses : Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Physical Requirements : This position also requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists, and hands, including writing and using a keyboard. It also requires physical abilities associated with the ability to read, write and communicate in a work environment requiring no extraordinary physical strength or other special physical qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer : The City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.