Posted: 2/26/25
Salary:  $123,000-$145,000
Location:  Camas, WA

Position Description:

The deputy chief serves as second in command to the fire chief and is the district’s chief operating officer. The deputy chief assists in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the fire district with a major emphasis on operations, training, and community risk reduction.

Responsibilities include:

• Leadership that is aligned with district values, mission, and vision.
• Full range of management duties (hiring, evaluations, etc.).
• Compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Fiscal oversight and budget management.
• Identification and development of non-tax revenue sources such as grants.
• Development and enforcement of standard operating guidelines.
• Supervision of key personnel.
• Professional development and mentoring.
• Preparation of comprehensive plans.
• Incident command and collaboration with other agencies.
• Ongoing education and training.

The deputy chief serves as a command duty officer and as such must reside within the district or adjacent automatic aid response areas to provide timely response to emergency incidents outside normal work hours.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum ten years in fire and rescue, with at least three years in supervisory/management roles.
• Knowledge of strategic level management, operational and financial planning and implementation.
• Effective team building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in labor relations and collective bargaining inclusive of collaborative bargaining processes.
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
• Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic.
• International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Fire Officer II, IFSAC Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Incident Commander, National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 700, 100, 200, & 300, Blue Card Incident Commander, IFSAC Instructor I or equivalent.
• Successful completion of medical, psychological, and drug screening. Desirable Qualifications
• IFSAC Instructor II, IFSAC Fire Officer IV, IFSAC or ICC Fire Inspector, IFSAC Fire & Life Safety Educator, Blue Card Incident Command Instructor.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program.
• Fire Officer or Chief Fire Officer Designation (FO or CFO) and/or Member Grade in the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE).

How to Apply:

Please submit a district employment application and supplemental questionnaire along with a letter of interest and resume to pjensen@ecfr.us. Or by mail to East County Fire and Rescue, 600 NE 267th Avenue, Camas, WA 98607 Attention Pam Jensen. The application and supplemental questions are available on the district’s website (https://www.ecfr.us/deputy-chief-recruitment). Letters of interest and applications will be accepted until 17:00 on Friday, March 28, 2025.