Fire Chief job in Mattawa, Washington

FIRE CHIEF
Grant County Fire District No. 8
Mattawa, Washington
Salary: $90,000 - $130,000

Established in 1909, Grant County is the fourth largest county in Washington by area, encompassing roughly 2,791 square miles. The county’s 95,000 residents enjoy 300 days of sunshine per year, more than 140 lakes and reservoirs, including Banks Lake and Moses Lake, and world-class fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, bird and wildlife watching, boating and water sports, and many spectacular golf courses. The City of Mattawa, home to Grant County Fire District No. 8, is located in the rural southern edge of Grant County and is nestled between the Saddle Mountains, the vast Columbia River, and acres of orchards and vineyards.

Grant County Fire District No. 8 is a combination fire department that provides fire and EMS services to roughly 248 square miles of the diversified lands of southern Grant County. The District currently has three stations and functions with 7 FTE’s and over 20 volunteers on a 2021 operating budget of $1,489,235 and a general fund of $1,200,517.

Under the general direction of the Board of Fire Commissioners, the Fire Chief administers the day-to-day operations of the District and performs a variety of technical, administrative, and supervisory work in planning, organizing, directing, and implementing fire prevention, suppression, and emergency medical services. The Fire Chief prepares and submits a variety of reports and maintains communication with the Board, State, County, local businesses, and local officials. The Chief establishes and maintains effective working relationships with career and volunteer personnel and plans, organizes, trains, evaluates, and directs the work performance of personnel.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible, full-time, paid experience in a career or combination career/volunteer department, and at least 3 years of experience in command, management, or supervisory level position of Captain or higher. A degree in fire administration, public administration, or a closely related field is preferred. An associate degree with successful combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. The selected candidate will be required to reside within the District.

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. For questions, call 206-368-0050. Grant County Fire District No. 8 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: April 11, 2021 (open until filled).