JOB LISTING

The City of Piedmont is a charter city of approximately 11,000 residents located in the beautiful Oakland Hills, overlooking the San Francisco Bay.  The Fire Department currently has 24 full-time employees, who are split amongst three different shifts of eight personnel per day in addition to the Fire Chief. The Department also currently has one part-time administrative staff member. The Department’s FY2012/2013 budget is $5.3 million. 

The City Council is seeking a strong leader with vision and creativity to serve as the new Fire Chief. The ideal candidate will demonstrate analytical ability and strategic thinking in regard to the future of the Department. The new Fire Chief will be expected to build relationships marked by trust and respect with a wide variety of parties, including Department personnel, the City Council, the City Administrator, other department heads, City staff, and citizens. Candidates with a history of demonstrated success in working with bargaining units and labor relations issues will be valued. 

Candidates for this position must possess experience in all major functions of the Department. Possession of the equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, or a related field and three years of command or supervisory experience in the fire service is required. Candidates with California Chief Officer or EFO certification are highly desirable. The salary for the Fire Chief is open and dependent upon qualifications. The City also offers an attractive benefits package. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Please contact Mr. Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions. Brochure available. Closing date April 19, 2013.

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