1) Three years of managerial and administrative experience in a fire department or fire control agency and substantial multi-divisional incident command experience on major incidents; or,
2) a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment.
Knowledge of: full-service fire or emergency operational functions; principles of long-range planning; principles and practices of personnel management and labor relations; funding strategies; principles and practices budget and financial management; resource management; conflict management; affirmative action.
Job Description: This is an at-will department head class. The incumbent is exempt from Civil Service and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator. The Fire Chief is the chief administrative and operations officer of the County Fire Department. The Fire Chief plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a department that provides a full range of fire services in the unincorporated areas of the County.
About Salary: N/A
Definition: Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and
directs the activities of the Fire Department; and performs other
related duties as required.
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