- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to establish effective and collaborative relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.
Education and/or experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skill and ability outlined above is qualifying. A typical way to obtain such knowledge, skill and ability is:
A Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred, and evidence of advanced education and continued professional training and development is highly desirable. Must possess a track record of demonstrated leadership, proven accomplishments, and superior performance in the operation of fire services at a Chief Officer level in a progressive fire agency comparable to or larger than San Rafael. Experience serving an urban, ethnically, and culturally diverse community is essential. Experience serving for a minimum of 3 years as a Battalion, Division, or Deputy Fire Chief (or any successive combination thereof) is required.
License/certificates:
Incumbent in this position is expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Individuals appointed will be required to maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License with Firefighter Endorsement while employed.
Evidence of prior/recent ALS certification or comparable demonstrated administrative experience managing a public or private transport agency is desired.
Physical demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions and frequently works evenings or weekends and inside environmental conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to video display and occasionally works with use of their personal vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Prepared by | Fire |
| Prepared date | December 2021 |
| Bargaining unit | Mid-Management |
| Revised | February 2022 |