Fire Division Chief

The City of Coronado is hiring a Fire Division Chief to direct, manage, and coordinate an assigned division within the Fire Department (e.g., Operations, Training, Fire Prevention, EOC/EM, EMS, or administrative functions). The role supports the Fire Chief with complex administrative leadership and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to deliver excellent fire and emergency services to the community.

• Direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the activities and operations of an assigned Fire Department division (may include Operations, Training, Fire Prevention, EOC emergency management, EMS, and general administrative functions).

• Coordinate assigned division activities with other Fire Department divisions, other City departments, and outside agencies.

• Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Fire Chief.

• Support department objectives related to customer service, fiscal responsibility, community cooperation, hazard reduction, emergency response, and disaster preparedness.

• At least eight (8) years of increasingly responsible full-time experience in fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical response.

• At least three (3) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility for a professional fire department.

• Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in fire sciences, public administration, business administration, or a related field.

• Ability to pass required selection steps, including examinations and a medical examination and background check.

• Verification of legal right to work in the United States.

• Schedule: May be assigned a 40-hour per week schedule or a 56-hour per week shift schedule at the sole discretion of the Fire Chief.

• Division assignment may be rotational at the discretion of the Fire Chief for succession planning and experience.

• Compensation for additional hours worked during non-scheduled hours will be paid at the normal hourly rate.

• Selection process includes tactical simulation (40%), written exercise (15%), and interviews/presentation (45%); candidates must score 70% or above in all components; eligibility list valid at least six months.

• Benefits/perks include voluntary retirement savings/deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement (up to $2,000 per fiscal year; may include student loan repayment use), group term life, short- and long-term disability, employee assistance program, lateral vacation service credit, annual leave accrual (144 hours/year for first 5 years), longevity pay, and access to community pool and gym.