Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on a vibrant and growing community? Consider joining the City of Pasco team! Click here to apply today!

THE ROLE: 

As a Deputy Fire Chief, you will play a critical role in leading and managing Fire and EMS operations of Pasco's all hazards Fire department. The ideal candidate for this role will have 10 or more years of progressively responsible Fire and EMS experience, excellent personnel management and interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster a culture based on integrity and respect. You will collaborate with all departments across the City of Pasco as well as external stakeholders to accomplish department objectives and fulfill departmental goals. An extensive background check and standard medical physical are required upon acceptance of a conditional offer.

To review the full job description, click here.

This position is also included in our Pasco Civil Service, Click here to learn more about Civil Service.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.):

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration or a related field.
• Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Incident command system training required.
• Valid Washington State driver license or obtained within 6 months of establishing residence in Washington State.
• IFSAC Fire Officer II or similar certification or experience. 
• Residency with a response time within thirty minutes' normal drive time to Pasco Fire Administration.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:The City offers a full benefits package for the employee and all eligible dependents covered at low premiums including:

• Employee and all eligible dependents covered for low monthly premiums. Medical at $153.70/month, dental at $11.59/month, and vision coverage at $6.54/month.
• Basic life insurance paid for by the City and employee sponsored supplemental life insurance.
• 21 days of vacation during the 1st year of employment and 12 days of sick leave which are available for use upon accrual.
• 10 holidays, plus each employee receives 1 floating holiday each year.
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), which offers a guaranteed monthly benefit once vesting criteria has been met.
• In addition to DRS, employees may also contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, that offers a pre-tax contribution of 4% from the City.
• Other benefits offered: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long-Term Disability, Aflac, and Flexible Schedule (per department approval).

SAFETY/WORK CONDITIONS: 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• May work weekends and evenings as necessary.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration.

If you're seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to contribute to a thriving community and grow both personally and professionally, the City of Pasco is the place for you. 

Join us in shaping the future and making a real difference and click "apply" on this page to submit your application by May 29, 2024.

Please call or text HR at (509) 545-3408 or email HR@pasco.gov, with questions regarding employment opportunities with the City of Pasco.

*The City of Pasco is committed to supporting diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*If your experience does not exactly match each and every qualification, apply anyways! You may be exactly what we are looking for!