Emergency Services Battalion Chief

The Emergency Services Unit of the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office seeks an experienced leader in wildland firefighting to serve as an

The Emergency Services Unit of the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office seeks an experienced leader in wildland firefighting to serve as an Emergency Services Battalion Chief
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We are looking for a candidate who is capable of cultivating relationships with partner agencies and volunteer emergency response groups, while focusing on fostering a positive work environment within the unit. Key responsibilities also include maintaining relationships with state and federal agencies and supporting the Emergency Services Chief in the department’s future development.

• Starting pay range for this position is $60.9702 - $64.6833 hourly.

This position offers the opportunity to enhance disaster response efforts across Larimer County while leading dedicated teams in a mission-driven environment. It’s a chance to make a lasting impact as an emergency response leader, expand your expertise, and contribute to the protection and preservation of Larimer County and its people.

This is a full-time, in-person position with on-call rotation. Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed is required.

• Lead an assigned portfolio of Emergency Services programs and teams, setting direction, priorities, and standards for Field Commanders, staff, and team leadership.
• Respond to emergencies and disasters across Larimer County, filling incident command and leadership roles and taking part in the duty officer rotation.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with partner agencies, fire protection districts, volunteer response organizations, and state and federal agencies.
• Manage program budgets, grants, purchasing, and resource tracking, keeping spending accountable and aligned with section priorities.
• Oversee recruitment, training, qualification standards, and succession planning so personnel and teams are ready to respond.
• Promote a strong safety culture through risk management, after-action reviews, and consistent operational standards.
• Coordinate closely with the other Battalion Chief and the Field Commanders to keep operations unified across the section.
• Support the Emergency Services Chief with strategic planning, policy development, and the section’s long-term growth.

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• Significant emergency response experience with progressive supervisory and command responsibility, including incident management within ICS
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• Knowledge of how local, state, and federal emergency response systems work together, including mutual aid and interagency agreements.
• A strategic thinker who sees the big picture and brings new ideas to move our programs forward.
• A collaborative leader who works well at every level of the chain of command and builds trust with career staff, volunteers, and partner agencies.
• A dedicated mentor and coach who invests in developing people and building future leaders.
• A balance of boots-on-the-ground experience, administrative skill (budgets, grants, documentation), and forward-thinking.
• Sound judgment and composure under pressure, with a firm commitment to responder and public safety.
• Experience working with or leading volunteer and part-time personnel.

We encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to…