County of Marin

It is further distinguished from the classification of Battalion Chief in that the latter supervises a group or companies on an assigned shift or program, while the Fire Department Division Chief has overall major program/division responsibility, may supervise Fire Department Battalion Chiefs and regularly interact with contract agency administrators and allied agencies.. Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP).. QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows: Two (2) years at a level equivalent to or higher than the County of Marin Fire Battalion Chief that provides the knowledge and ability requirements.. Less than two (2) years' experience equivalent to or higher than the County of Marin Fire Battalion Chief. Two (2) or more years' experience equivalent to or higher than the County of Marin Fire Battalion Chief

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Salary : $185,744.00 - $225,784.00 Annually Location : San Rafael, CA Job Type: Full Time, Regular Job Number: 0742-24-03 Department: Marin County Fire Department Opening Date: 03/06/2024 Closing Date: 3/29/2024 4:00 PM Pacific Vacancies: 1 Weekly Schedule: 40 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) . ABOUT US At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Read on to find out more about this opportunity. Marin County Fire Department: Our employees are important assets in the actualization of our mission. They each play a vital role and carry the responsibility to express our department values in their daily work. Click on the "MCFD" link to learn more about our department and the people who make our organization a great place to work: MCFD Service - Teamwork - Operational Readiness - Professionalism ABOUT THE POSITION The Marin County Fire Department is seeking one experienced Fire Division Chief. The newly created position of Fire Division Chief will join the Marin County Fire Department at the executive level, responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, policy control, and oversight of the Emergency Command Center. The Division Chief is a safety classification within the Marin County Fire Department. The classification is distinguished from that of the next higher-level classification of Deputy Fire Chief in the latter functions as the second in command and has overall responsibility of multiple divisions and functional areas within the Department. It is further distinguished from the classification of Battalion Chief in that the latter supervises a group or companies on an assigned shift or program, while the Fire Department Division Chief has overall major program/division responsibility, may supervise Fire Department Battalion Chiefs and regularly interact with contract agency administrators and allied agencies. The position is based at the Marin County Fire Department's new Emergency Command Center at the Commons in San Rafael, CA and will be expected to attend meeting at various locations throughout Marin. For more information about the knowledge and abilities of the position, please view the For detailed information about this exceptional career opportunity, required qualifications, and the application instructions, simply ABOUT THE PROCESS For first consideration, apply as soon as possible and no later than 4:00pm PST on Friday, March 29, 2024. Interviews will take place beginning April 2024 as qualified candidates are identified. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails. Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active. Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%. COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units. Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more. Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org. IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees. For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197. *IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. 01 QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:Two (2) years at a level equivalent to or higher than the County of Marin Fire Battalion Chief that provides the knowledge and ability requirements.A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in fire science, fire administration, business or public administration or related field is highly desired.Certificates and Licenses: <ul> <li>Must possess certification at the operations level Division Group Supervisor or higher within CICCS (California Incident Command Certification System) or NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) 310-1 system. </li> <li>This job requires travel between various County and business-related locations. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class vehicle driven and must meet automobile insurability requirements of the County. </li> </ul>Please indicate the amount of experience you possess at a level equivalent to or higher than the Marin County (Application must indicate experience). <ul> <li>Less than two (2) years' experience equivalent to or higher than the County of Marin Fire Battalion Chief</li> <li>Two (2) or more years' experience equivalent to or higher than the County of Marin Fire Battalion Chief</li> </ul> 02 Do you possess a certification at the operations level Division Group Supervisor or higher within CICCS (California Incident Command Certification System) or NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) 310-1 system? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 03 If you selected "yes" above, please indicate which of the above certification(s) you possess, the certificate number(s) or issued by and date information.If you selected "no" above, please state N/A in the space below. 04 This position requires travel between various County and business-related locations. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County. Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving history record as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles is required at the time of selection interview.Do you have a current valid California Class C driver's license? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> <li>No, but I will be able to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of selection interview</li> </ul> 05 Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed. <ul> <li>Less than High School Diploma or GED</li> <li>High School Diploma or GED</li> <li>Some college coursework completed</li> <li>Associate's Degree</li> <li>Bachelor's Degree</li> <li>PhD</li> </ul> 06 If you possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher, please select the major of course work completed (please select all that apply). <ul> <li>Fire Science</li> <li>Fire Administration</li> <li>Business Administration</li> <li>Public Administration</li> <li>Other closely related field (if you select this option, you must indicate the closely related field in the education section of your application)</li> <li>I do not possess a Bachelor's Degree</li> </ul> 07 NARRATIVE QUESTIONS (Please answer all questions below). Please note: If you do not possess any experience, please state "No Experience" in the space provided.Describe your experience within or overseeing an Emergency Command Center and/or Dispatch Center. Please indicate your level of direct involvement, supervision of dispatch personnel, familiarization with radio, phone and dispatch systems including CAD. Your response must include: <ul> <li>The name(s) of your employer(s) </li> <li>Job title(s) </li> <li>Type of position held (extra-hire, relief, paid call, volunteer, etc.) </li> <li>Dates of employment and number of hours worked per week </li> </ul>If you do not have this experience, please state N/A in the space below. 08 Describe your experience that has given you the knowledge of the principles of developing, preparing and monitoring a budget controlling expenditures within limitations of grant budgets in a fire agency, government, or highly regulated setting. Your response must include: <ul> <li>The name(s) of your employer(s) </li> <li>Job title(s) </li> <li>Type of position held (extra-hire, relief, paid call, volunteer, etc.) </li> <li>Dates of employment and number of hours worked per week </li> </ul>If you do not have this experience, please state N/A in the space below. 09 Describe your experience with public presentations and hearings; state, regional, County, or inter-agency committees; and cooperative programs. Your response must include: <ul> <li>The name(s) of your employer(s) </li> <li>Job title(s) </li> <li>Type of position held (extra-hire, relief, paid call, volunteer, etc.) </li> <li>Dates of employment and number of hours worked per week </li> </ul>If you do not have this experience, please state N/A in the space below. Required Question

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