City of Redwood City
Deputy Fire Chief - #25A-78 (20663705)
City of Redwood City, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Overview
Location: 755 Marshall Street, Redwood City, 94063
The City of Redwood City is recruiting a Deputy Fire Chief. This position performs responsible management, technical, personnel, budget and administrative work. Typical duties include planning, directing, supervising and participating in the activities of one or more major divisions in the Fire Department. Under the direction of the Fire Chief, this position will directly supervise all Battalion Chiefs, Fire Marshal, Emergency Preparedness Outreach Coordinator and fire prevention personnel including sworn and non-sworn professional, technical and support personnel. The Deputy Chief may represent the San Carlos Fire Department as the primary liaison, under direction of the Fire Chief. The Deputy Chief will take command of the Departments in the absence of the Fire Chief, and performs related work as required.
Responsibilities
Plan, direct, supervise and participate in the activities of one or more major divisions in the Fire Department.
Directly supervise Battalion Chiefs, Fire Marshal, Emergency Preparedness Outreach Coordinator and fire prevention personnel including sworn and non-sworn staff.
Represent the department as the primary liaison under the direction of the Fire Chief.
Take command of the Department in the absence of the Fire Chief.
Ideal Candidate / Qualifications The ideal Deputy Fire Chief will bring strong command experience and leadership to support and advance a Class 1 fire department. This individual will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service, demonstrate a high level of detail orientation, and effectively manage multiple complex tasks. They will possess the ability to supervise and mentor both sworn and non-sworn staff, ensuring operational readiness while supporting professional growth.
The Deputy Fire Chief will excel at work requiring strong analytical ability and summarizing complex operational and administrative information to guide sound decision-making. They will be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across a wide range of issues including highly technical and complex subjects ensuring clarity with staff, city leadership, elected officials, and the community.
This role requires initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to foster collaboration across divisions. The successful candidate will be a strategic team player who works productively with City staff, elected officials, and the public, while also providing decisive operational leadership on matters of training, emergency response, and community risk reduction. Above all, the Deputy Fire Chief will model integrity, professionalism, and resilience while helping lead the organization forward.
To be a great fit in Redwood City, a Deputy Fire Chief must be a strategic and collaborative team player who works seamlessly with other departments in the City and the region and understands the importance of achieving the City Council’s goals. Candidates should possess a combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
At least five years of increasingly responsible supervisory and administrative experience at the Battalion Chief level or above.
Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Fire Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field; a Bachelor’s degree is desirable.
Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid California Driver’s License.
California Chief Officer Certificate is required by the end of the one-year probation period.
Additional knowledge, skills and abilities are listed in the job description on the City’s website, which may be accessed here: https://DeputyFireChief
Benefits Open attached pdf job announcement for benefits listing.
Special Instructions Required: A City application is required and must be submitted before the deadline via CalOpps. Include written responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, resume attachment, and all CalOpps fields completed. Attachments must be uploaded into CalOpps at the same time as the application and cannot exceed 2MB total. Applications must be filled out completely; listing work experience, education or training or stating “See Resume” may render the application incomplete. Resumes may be attached separately, but resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a city application.
Recruitment Contact Phone: (605)780-7267
Email: Ljuarez@redwoodcity.org
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The City of Redwood City is recruiting a Deputy Fire Chief. This position performs responsible management, technical, personnel, budget and administrative work. Typical duties include planning, directing, supervising and participating in the activities of one or more major divisions in the Fire Department. Under the direction of the Fire Chief, this position will directly supervise all Battalion Chiefs, Fire Marshal, Emergency Preparedness Outreach Coordinator and fire prevention personnel including sworn and non-sworn professional, technical and support personnel. The Deputy Chief may represent the San Carlos Fire Department as the primary liaison, under direction of the Fire Chief. The Deputy Chief will take command of the Departments in the absence of the Fire Chief, and performs related work as required.
Responsibilities
Plan, direct, supervise and participate in the activities of one or more major divisions in the Fire Department.
Directly supervise Battalion Chiefs, Fire Marshal, Emergency Preparedness Outreach Coordinator and fire prevention personnel including sworn and non-sworn staff.
Represent the department as the primary liaison under the direction of the Fire Chief.
Take command of the Department in the absence of the Fire Chief.
Ideal Candidate / Qualifications The ideal Deputy Fire Chief will bring strong command experience and leadership to support and advance a Class 1 fire department. This individual will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service, demonstrate a high level of detail orientation, and effectively manage multiple complex tasks. They will possess the ability to supervise and mentor both sworn and non-sworn staff, ensuring operational readiness while supporting professional growth.
The Deputy Fire Chief will excel at work requiring strong analytical ability and summarizing complex operational and administrative information to guide sound decision-making. They will be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across a wide range of issues including highly technical and complex subjects ensuring clarity with staff, city leadership, elected officials, and the community.
This role requires initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to foster collaboration across divisions. The successful candidate will be a strategic team player who works productively with City staff, elected officials, and the public, while also providing decisive operational leadership on matters of training, emergency response, and community risk reduction. Above all, the Deputy Fire Chief will model integrity, professionalism, and resilience while helping lead the organization forward.
To be a great fit in Redwood City, a Deputy Fire Chief must be a strategic and collaborative team player who works seamlessly with other departments in the City and the region and understands the importance of achieving the City Council’s goals. Candidates should possess a combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
At least five years of increasingly responsible supervisory and administrative experience at the Battalion Chief level or above.
Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Fire Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field; a Bachelor’s degree is desirable.
Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid California Driver’s License.
California Chief Officer Certificate is required by the end of the one-year probation period.
Additional knowledge, skills and abilities are listed in the job description on the City’s website, which may be accessed here: https://DeputyFireChief
Benefits Open attached pdf job announcement for benefits listing.
Special Instructions Required: A City application is required and must be submitted before the deadline via CalOpps. Include written responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, resume attachment, and all CalOpps fields completed. Attachments must be uploaded into CalOpps at the same time as the application and cannot exceed 2MB total. Applications must be filled out completely; listing work experience, education or training or stating “See Resume” may render the application incomplete. Resumes may be attached separately, but resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a city application.
Recruitment Contact Phone: (605)780-7267
Email: Ljuarez@redwoodcity.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr