Assistant Fire Chief

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Assistant Fire Chief

Salary

$130,160.00 - $195,240.00 Annually

Location

85 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ

Job Type

Full Time (Fire Suppression)

Job Number

25-0237A

Department

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date

05/26/2025

Closing Date

6/11/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Assistant Fire Chief. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Assistant Fire Chief reports to The Fire Chief. The primary function of this position is to manage assigned programs and operations within the Fire department, and assisting in departmental strategic planning including development of policies and procedures to improve operations and streamline work processes. In addition, this position is responsible for preparing and administering operating budgets for assigned divisions/programs.

About You

You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships, and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

At Team Gilbert, we promote innovative, forward thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements

+ Bachelor's degree or higher in Fire Science, Business or Public Administration or a related field and:

+ At least seven years of fire suppression experience at the Fire Captain or higher level position

In addition to the position requirements, the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to be:

+ Person of Integrity by modeling the public service work ethic.

+ Intelligent by quickly identifying and implementing common sense solutions to complex challenges and problems to include being flexible and adaptable.

+ Accountable by understanding the importance of managing for performance and consistently holding employees accountable for their performance.

+ Effective Leader by contributing to the success of others through coaching, mentoring and development.

+ Has a Vision by understanding and appreciating the changing environment of emergency services delivery and a rational vision for keeping the Gilbert EMS relevant.

+ Effective Change Manager by being able to effectively communicate change within and outside of the department, translate the vision for the change into operational details and build accountability into the implementation of change.

This position is FLSA Exempt

Why Team Gilbert?

+ Mission-driven and community-focused

+ Inclusive and respectful work culture

+ Emphasis on innovation and creativity

+ Servant leadership model

+ Direct impact on the community

Join us and be a part of something meaningful. Apply now to start your journey with Team Gilbert!

Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People

Our Values : DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE

Awards: (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades) We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work, and play.

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answering the questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A." Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

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Are you a current employee of the Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department?

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Do you hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Fire Science, Business or Public Administration or a related field?

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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please describe your degree/college courses and how it relates to the position. If not, please enter N/A.

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Do you have at least seven years of fire suppression experience at the Fire Captain or higher level position?

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Employer

Town of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone

(480) 503-6823

Website
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