City of Peoria
Location: Peoria, AZ
Established in the 1880’s, Peoria is a fast-growing city of 160,000 residents located in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The City of Peoria is currently seeking a new Fire Chief to oversee a staff of 180 full-time, benefitted employees and a FY2012 budget of $19.6 million. The City is seeking a Fire Chief who operates in an open, approachable, and collaborative manner. A successful candidate will not only demonstrate experience in Fire Operations and familiarity with the use of data-driven and predictive fire and emergency management techniques, but also be able to mentor and coach others in their most effective uses. A strong candidate will have substantial municipal fire service experience, including at least four years of experience at the command level. A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Justice Studies, Political Science, Fire Science, Emergency Management, or a closely related field of study is required; a Master’s degree in a related field of study is highly desirable. The hiring range for the Fire Chief position is $120,000-$145,000, dependent on qualifications.
If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply on line at
www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions. Brochure available. Closing date March 16, 2012.