Fire Division Chief

This is a Closed-Promotional recruitment. Only online city applications will be accepted, and they must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Under general direction, plans and manages designated operations of the City's Fire Department in providing fire suppression, fire prevention, inspection, emergency medical services, emergency management and/or environmental safety programs.

Receives general supervision from the Fire Chief. Supervises a shift or battalion.

Test dates are tentative.
and subject to change without prior notice, candidates will receive written confirmation from the Human Resources Department.

Candidates must achieve a score of 70% or higher on each exam element to receive a final weighted score and be placed on to the eligibility list.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

• Reviews and develops policy and procedures related to assigned function(s); assists the Fire Chief in the efficient operation of the Department overall.
• Responds to and establishes the incident command post for a full range of emergency situations including fires, hazardous materials incidents, mass casualties, explosions, radioactive materials, entrapments, vehicle accidents, bomb threats, acts of civil disobedience and violence; responds to mutual /automatic aid to assist other jurisdictions; conducts field inspections of fire, hazardous materials and emergency management operations; directs the preparation of activity reports, special reports and other communication.
• Develops comprehensive plans to meet the City's future needs for fire prevention, emergency management, and environmental safety services; manages and coordinates activities with those of other agencies; monitors and maintains appropriate City involvement in multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Provides leadership, program development, administration and coordination of designated Department operations, special projects and services; monitors for compliance with City and Department policy and procedures and Federal, State and local codes and regulations; serves as liaison with the community, professional groups and other external contacts and resources for the City.
• Identifies training needs; develops goals and objectives for Department and individual training activities; develops and delivers specific training programs applicable to all aspects of fire and Department related services; identifies external resources for providing training; maintains records and prepares reports; develop and monitor individual career development plans.
• Coordinates designated Fire Department operations with activities of other programs, departments or staff to ensure program delivery according to appropriate policies, procedures and specifications; confers with and advises staff and the public in providing advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and interpretation of Department procedures, goals and policy.
• Participates in the development of the annual budget including personnel, training, equipment, materials requirements and capital improvements; makes revenue and expenditure projections, develops program budgets, monitors budget expenditures and authorizes purchasing; monitors and evaluates program costs.
• Resolves discrepancies or procedural problems and responds to program administration and/or delivery questions ensuring necessary follow-up occurs; assists with, provides input and monitors Department records for operational and budget development and accountability; maintains records, conducts research and writes comprehensive reports; prepares and presents written and oral reports to other City departments, City Council, commissions, task forces, agencies and other groups.
• Directly and through subordinate supervisors,…