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Job Description
Fire Chief
City of Gilroy, California
The City of Gilroy is seeking an experienced Fire Service professional to lead its Fire Department. The new Fire Chief must be a dynamic leader, teacher, mentor, and fire service innovator. The new Chief must be open to new ideas and experienced in developing relationships in a team environment. They must be an excellent communicator and be able to express themselves clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. The new Chief must have shown the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making both in an emergency response environment and in administrative and management situations.
The minimum requirements for this position are a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, fire science, fire management, another fire-service related program, or another related field of study, and ten (10) years of full time paid experience in an organized Fire Department which includes a minimum of five (5) years at the Fire Command level (Fire Chief, Assistant/Deputy Chief, or Fire Division Chief/Fire Battalion Chief) that includes significant management/supervisory, operational, and administrative responsibilities. California Chief Fire Officer Certification and/or completion of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program are highly desirable.
The annual salary range is $198,714 to $264,994 DOQE. The City provides an outstanding benefit package.
To apply, please visit our website at:
Peckham & McKenney
Feel free to contact Diana Bishop at (408) 800-7653 if you have questions regarding this position. A detailed brochure is available at: www.peckhamandmckenney.com
Filing deadline is January 6, 2025.
Resumes acknowledged within two business days.
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Job Requirements
see above
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Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Peckham & McKenney
Show moreWith over 50 years of combined experience in executive search, management and local government, Peckham & McKenney brings a high level of understanding and service to their clients and candidates.
Peckham & McKenney provides Executive Search and Consulting services to local government agencies throughout the Western United States and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, with an office in Lake Tahoe and a presence in Denver, CO.
Peckham & McKenney was established on the premise that an executive search and consulting firm must be dedicated to providing its clients and candidates with professional service, as well as a personal, hands-on approach. Our business philosophy centers upon the understanding that this is a "people" oriented industry and that attention to others' needs is the key to providing excellent customer service. Not only are we committed to providing our clients with well-qualified candidates, but we also take pride in treating both clients and candidates with the utmost respect that they deserve.
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