City of Kennewick Fire Department -Deputy Fire Chief
Minimum Qualifications
The Deputy Chief shall have a minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in a department of equivalent complexity, with at least three years at the rank of Battalion Chief or higher, and shall have a Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The City also requires and/or prefers that candidates possess the following licenses, certifications, and other qualifications:
Required
- IFSAC Fire Officer II (or equivalent)
- IFSAC Hazmat II Operations (or equivalent)
- NIMS ICS 700, 100, 200, & 300
- IFSAC Instructor I (or equivalent)
Preferred
- IFSAC Instructor II Certification (or equivalent)
- IFSAC Safety Officer Certification (or equivalent)
- IFSAC Fire Officer III Certification (or equivalent)
- Master’s Degree
- Completion of the National Fire
Compensation & Benefits
The City of Kennewick offers competitive pay and excellent benefits including:
- $8,886 – $12,440 monthly salary, depending on qualifications
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Compressed work schedule (alternating Fridays off work)
- Retirement plan (LEOFF)
- Take-home vehicle
- Employer contribution (ICMA 401a): 5% of monthly gross salary, no employee match required
- Deferred compensation plan (ICMA 457): can contribute up to $19,000/year if under 50, up to $25,000/year if over 50
- Life insurance employer contribution of 1.5% of annual base pay (not to exceed $250,000)
Click on the Kennewick link below to Express Interest by Friday, August 7, 2020