FIRE CHIEF (Non-Classified*)

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.

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired on or after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 3% at age 55; 3 year final compensation.The required employee contribution is 9%.The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7% at age 57; 3 year final compensation.?The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. Per CalPERS the employee contribution is subject to change every fiscal year.The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,564 per month for employee and dependent coverage (HMO plan).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $35 per month.

• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest?$1,000 plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation -The City contributes $260 per month ($250, if enrolled in Long Term Disability) to a 457 deferred compensation plan for a minimum $50 monthly employee contribution.
• Leave Benefits - Includes all the typical vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.

• Long Term Disability - Employees may enroll in the LTD plan through their employee association.
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• For other special compensation, refer to the Fire Management MOU.

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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