City of Visalia
Location: Visalia, CA
$12,148-$14,061/Mo plus excellent benefits
Challenging Department Head level position with the City of Visalia leading an 81-person Fire Department (75 sworn) staffing 6 fire stations with 5 engines and 2 trucks covering 37.5 square miles. In 2018 the department received over 15,000 calls for service, 69% of which were for EMS/Rescue. We are in search of an innovative, responsive professional with strong fiscal management experience who demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease response times, develop staff, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality service to the public while being a good steward of public funds. It is critical the new Chief establish, build, and maintain strong and effective working relationships with staff, the community, allied agencies, City Management and other City departments. Candidate must have a proven track record of effective leadership and management skills along with a related BS degree and 8 years of extensive experience in fire service, 3 of which were at a management level.
Consider living in a thriving community that offers some of the most affordable housing in California and the typical commute time is less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 138,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities including sporting and cultural activities, outdoor recreational opportunities, a vibrant downtown area and much more. Come discover all Visalia has to offer!
For a full recruitment brochure visit www.visalia.city. Submit resume with detailed qualifications online or by email by September 19, 2019. Direct resumes and questions to:
Diane Davis
City of Visalia Human Resources
220 N Santa Fe
Visalia CA 93292
(559) 713-4575
diane.davis@visalia.city
www.visalia.city