A San Francisco Bay waterfront city, Benicia is known for its small town charm.  The City of Benicia is a community with a high level of pride and concern for preserving the quality of life. Citizens enjoy low crime, good schools, affordable housing, culture and a wide range of recreational opportunities.

 The new Fire Chief will oversee a proud organization that is committed to serving the community with excellence. A leadership style that reflects collaboration and teamwork with the ability to bring positive change to the work environment will be essential to this role. The Benicia Fire Department provides a full range of fire services within its three divisions of Fire and Life Safety/Emergency Preparedness, Fire Operations, and Fire Training and EMS. The department operates on an annual budget of over $7.1M with a full-time staff of 33.

 The successful candidate will have experience with a complex, full service, metropolitan fire department with a minimum of five years in a responsible administrative or supervisory capacity.  A BA/BS degree is highly desirable.  Salary range is $128,520 – $156,216 annually, DOQ.  To apply, submit cover letter, resume with current salary, and five work related references (email preferred) by January 4, 2013. A formal job announcement is available  at http://www.averyassoc.net/jobs .

 Bill Avery and/or Paul Kimura

Avery Associates

3½ N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A

Los Gatos, CA 95030

Fax: 408-399-4423

E-mail: jobs@averyassoc.net

Republished 12/9/12 1800 Hours PST

Courtesy: Daily Dispatch