City of Pendleton Fire Department – Fire Chief

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in fire science, public administration or a closely related field; and
• Requires ten (10) years of experience in fire and emergency medical service work, five (5) years of which must have been in a senior management role such as Fire Chief, Deputy Chief or Operations Chief. Completion of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer program preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Special Requirements / Licenses and Certificates:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass the department’s security clearance standards including review of criminal history and driving record.
• Accredited as DPSST Firefighter I or NFPA Firefighter I required and NFPA FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR required (DPSST/NFPA FF 2 preferred)
• Current certification as an EMT-Basic or higher
• Accredited as NFPA Instructor I
• Fire Officer 1 Certification

The monthly salary range for this position is $7,439 – $9,936, depending on qualifications.
The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:

• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• PERS / OPSRP
• Deferred compensation
• 2 weeks vacation to start
• 14 Holidays
• Sick leave
• Up to one additional week of PTO per year