Yakima County Fire District #4
Location: Moxee, WA
Salary: $100,000 - $121,000
Nestled in the East Valley of Yakima County in south central Washington, Yakima County Fire District #4, also known as East Valley Fire Department, is located near the City of Moxee. Moxee, (pop. 3,700), is roughly 8 miles east of downtown Yakima, a city of over 93,000. Yakima County has been the cultural, business, educational, and governmental focal point of the region since it was founded more than 125 years ago. The area offers beautiful weather, year-round outdoor recreational activities, a low cost of living, and is also home to more than 70 wineries, producing some of the highest rated wines in the world.
Yakima County Fire District #4 serves the residents of Terrace Heights, Moxee and all the area east of the Yakima River from ridge-top to ridge-top. The District is comprised of 3 stations covering fire response encompassing 23,000 citizens in an area of 125 square miles. In 2019, the department responded to 1,219 emergency incidents. The District operates on a 2020 annual fire budget of $2,700,000 and an EMS budget of $267,777. Currently, the department is staffed by 15 full-time personnel, including the Fire Chief, 3 Shift Captains, Training Director Captain, 3 Shift Lieutenants, 6 Firefighters and an Administrative Director. There are also approximately 24 Part-Time-Paid/Volunteer Firefighters.
Working under the direction of the Board of Fire Commissioners, the Fire Chief is the Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the District. The Chief oversees and facilitates daily operations, including administration, payroll and purchasing, development of the budget, monitoring and approving expenditures, operational planning and risk management, and the planning, interpreting, and implementation of fire district policies and procedures.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in fire science, public administration or a closely related field is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible fire service command experience with a multi-station department is preferred. Consideration will be given to any combination of education and experience that would reflect meeting the qualifications.
For a complete position profile 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. Yakima County Fire District #4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: May 17, 2020 (open until filled).
See Attached: YCFD4 Fire Chief Profile