The Deputy Chief shall have a minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in a department of equivalent complexity, with at least 3 years at the rank of Battalion Chief or higher. The candidate shall have a Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The following licenses, certifications and other qualifications are also required and/or preferred:

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 Academy Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program

The City of Kennewick offers competitive pay and excellent benefits including:

• $9,001 – $12,602 monthly salary, depending on qualifications
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Compressed work schedule (alternating Fridays off work)
• Retirement plan (LEOFF)
• Take-home vehicle
• Deferred compensation plan (ICMA 457): employer contributes 5% of gross monthly salary with no employee match required (employees may voluntarily contribute a combined total of up to $19,000/year if under 50, or 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 City of Kennewick link below to Express Interest by
Friday, July 2, 2021.