Training Division Chief

The City of Albany Fire Department invites experienced and motivated fire service professionals to apply for the position of Training Division Chief
. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape the Department’s training, safety, and professional development programs while making a direct impact on the readiness of our personnel and the safety of the community we serve.

The Training Division Chief provides strategic direction and hands‑on leadership for all emergency services training, oversees the Department’s health and safety program, and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal standards. This position plays a critical role in advancing the Department’s mission to Prevent and Protect From Harm by promoting risk reduction, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous learning and accountability.

As a key member of the Fire Department’s leadership team, the Training Division Chief collaborates across divisions and with external partners to strengthen emergency response capabilities, support safe operations, and uphold the City of Albany’s commitment to exceptional public service.

• Application Window:
  February 11 - March 1
• Virtual Interview:
  Week of March 16
• Formal Interview & Proficiency Test:
  Week of March 30
• Pre‑Employment (background, psych & medical):
  April 6 - May 31
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  June 1

First review of applications will be on Monday, March 2, for any applications received by midnight on Sunday, March
1. Applications received on or after March 2 will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this recruitment may be closed at any time after March 1 without prior notice.

Completion of the application process includes the following requirements. Please attach the following to your application in order to be considered:

• Current EMT license
• NFPA Fire Officer I certification
• NFPA Instruction I certification
• Current resume

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with low monthly out-of-pocket cost. Currently, the employee-paid premium is approximately $54 per month for employee-only coverage up to a max of approximately $161 per month for family coverage.
• City-paid contribution to a VEBA Trust account for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. In 2026, the annual contributions are $2,000 for employee-only and $4,000 for employee plus dependent(s).
• Paid time off
  • 17 hours of vacation leave per month, with progressive increases based on years of service
  • 8 hours of sick leave per month
  • 10 paid City-observed Holidays
• Excellent retirement benefits
  • City-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP and IAP)
  • City-paid contribution (2.5%) into a 457 pre‑tax deferred compensation plan
• In addition, other benefits such as education reimbursement, employee assistance programs, basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare expenses.

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily operations of the Training Division in support of the Albany Fire Department’s mission to “Prevent and Protect From Harm;” provides technical expertise to the Deputy Chief(s) in the administration and operations of training‑specific programs; develops and administers the Training Division budget; addresses department and City issues with regard to providing a safe work environment and risk reduction for emergency service operations;

and performs related work as required.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrative examples of the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and do not include all specific essential functions and responsibilities the incumbent may be expected to perform.