Job Opportunity: Fire Chief – Spokane Valley FD

​$147,000 – $160,000  

For a complete job description, please visit the Prothman Company at http://www.prothman.com/ and click on “Current Searches.”

The Spokane Valley region is located on the eastern border of Washington State, in the heart of the Inland Northwest.  The area averages over 260 days of sunshine each year and prides itself on safe neighborhoods and quality schools, along with strong business and retail centers.  Friendly people, beautiful natural surroundings, an abundance of outdoor recreational activities, and great weather are part of what makes Spokane Valley a great place to live and a favorite destination for visitors. 

The Spokane Valley Fire Department serves the cities of Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Millwood, and parts of unincorporated Spokane County. The department’s service area covers 75 square miles and has a combined population of 125,000. SVFD has 10 stations, a training center with a burn tower, and a maintenance facility, and employs 177 personnel.  The 2012 annual budget is $31,734,674. Reporting to the Board of Fire Commissioners, the Fire Chief is responsible for the management and administration of all of the department’s fire and emergency medical services and resources.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, fire science, business administration or a related field is required; a master’s degree is desired.  The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of seven to ten years of experience in a comparable or larger agency with extensive experience in a senior management role, such as fire chief, deputy/assistant fire chief, operations chief, or battalion chief. 

The Spokane Valley Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer. Apply by December 9, 2012 (first review, open until filled).  To apply, please visit the Prothman Company at http://www.prothman.com/ and click on “Submit Your Application” and follow the directions provided.  Application materials will only be accepted electronically via the website.  For questions, please call 206-368-0050.