Salary : $196,536.00 - $294,816.00 Annually
Location : Pleasanton, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Job Number: 2025-Fire Chief
Department: Livermore-Pleasanton Fire
Opening Date: 03/13/2025
Closing Date: 4/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MGMT
The
Fire Chief recruitment is being handled by
Bob Murray & Associates.
To apply, please visit
The salary range for the Fire Chief is
$196,536 - $294,816 and is supplemented by highly generous benefits. Placement within the range will be DOQE.
Filing Deadline: April 13, 2025.
The Cities of Livermore and Pleasanton are located in the dynamic Tri-Valley region of Northern California's East Bay, approximately 45 miles southeast of San Francisco in Alameda County. Both communities are known to be well-managed cities with excellent schools and a high quality of life. In addition to being considered safe, premier cities, they also enjoy a reputation for consistent public service excellence. The cities of Livermore and Pleasanton created a unique partnership in 1996 with the consolidation of the two municipal fire departments under a Joint Powers Authority (JPA). Policy and direction are provided by the Board of Directors, which includes the Mayor and a Councilmember or two Councilmembers from each city. The day-to-day management of the Department is the responsibility of the Fire Chief, who receives general directions from the JPA Executive Directors, which consists of the two City Managers.
Under the general administrative direction of the respective City Managers, the Fire Chief is responsible for the overall management of the Fire Department, including fire prevention, suppression, and building and fire inspection. The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department seeks a strong leader and experienced fire and emergency services professional to serve as the new Fire Chief. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of progressive leadership and change management. The ability to develop, communicate, and execute programs and initiatives is essential. Candidates should have skills in reviewing, developing, and implementing effective organizational structures and progressive policies, and establishing professional and inclusive organizational cultures.
For more information about the position, please refer to the job brochure by visiting the following link:
Fire Chief.
- Management Pay and Performance Plan - This plan provides an opportunity for individuals to earn up to 20% above their control point for continued exceptional performance over time.
- Medical Insurance - Choice of one of four comprehensive health plans (available only in specific geographic areas of Northern California).
- Dental Insurance - City paid, including $2,000 maximum orthodontic benefit.
- Life Insurance - Twice annual salary to maximum $100,000.
- Long-Term/Short-Term Disability - 60% of salary to maximum benefit of $10,000. (employee paid)
- PERS Retirement - Single highest year, credit for unused sick leave and 1959 Survivors Benefit option.
- Deferred Compensation Program - Two deferred compensation programs are available from which to choose, allowing employees to maximize contributions to their retirement accounts on a pre-tax basis. Management employees are eligible to participate in both programs concurrently.
- Vacation Leave - First through fourth year accrued at 6.667 hours per month; fifth through ninth year accrues at 10 hours per month; and progressing with years of service.
- Administrative Leave - Seven days per year, paid if not taken. City Manager may authorize an additional three days per year based on performance.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Job related courses from accredited college or universities reimbursed at California State University East Bay current tuition rate.
- Holidays - Eleven fixed holidays per year plus seven floating holidays.
- Paid Sick Leave -Twelve days per year.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Section 125 Flexible Benefit Program
Required
Preferred
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