Fire Chief job in Gig Harbor, Washington

FIRE CHIEF
Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One
Gig Harbor, Washington
Salary: $182,750 - $215,000

Located in Pierce County, Washington, on the quiet and beautiful Gig Harbor Peninsula, Pierce County Fire District #5, also known as Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One, serves a community located along the western shores of the Puget Sound and Gig Harbor Bay. The District’s scenic location draws many visitors to enjoy several regional events, beautiful parks, walking and biking trails, as well as miles of Puget Sound shoreline. The largest city on the peninsula, Gig Harbor, is a charming, historic city with a local population of approximately 9,500 and a daytime population of over 18,000. Having a maritime-based heritage, Gig Harbor’s private marinas and public boat docks, diverse local businesses, lively neighborhoods, active community involvement, and award-winning schools have together created a strong sense of community.

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One is a combination department of 124 career and 15 volunteer firefighters operating on a 2020 budget of $28 million. Utilizing 9 fire stations, the District provides fire protection and emergency medical services to a region of Pierce County encompassing approximately 54 square miles. This Primary Response Area includes the City of Gig Harbor, Fox Island and Raft Island. The management team includes the Fire Chief, four Assistant Chiefs, an Executive Assistant, a Human Resources Program Manager, an Administrative Services Manager, one Accounts Payable person, one Payroll and Benefits Program Manager, and three full-time Administrative Assistants. The District also runs its own vehicle and facility maintenance programs.

Under direction of the Board of Fire Commissioners, the Fire Chief provides executive level leadership to the District in support of its mission, vision, core values, and guiding principles. The Chief is responsible for strategic planning, development of short- and long-range goals and policies to ensure operational readiness, effective life and property protection, successful administrative programs, and financial stability of the District.

A bachelor’s degree in fire administration, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field and a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible, full-time, paid experience with a complex fire service organization, with at least 5 years of supervisory or command experience, or higher, or any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities to effectively manage the District is required.

For a complete position profile/full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/, click on "Open Recruitments" and then click the position title. To apply, click on "Apply Online" and follow the directions provided. For questions, call 206-368-0050. Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: November 15, 2020 (open until filled).