City of Kennewick Fire Department -Deputy Fire Chief

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The Deputy Chief shall have a minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in a department of equivalent complexity, with at least three years at the rank of Battalion Chief or higher, and shall have a Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The City also requires and/or prefers that candidates possess the following licenses, certifications, and other qualifications:

Required

• IFSAC Fire Officer II (or equivalent)
• IFSAC Hazmat II Operations (or equivalent)
• NIMS ICS 700, 100, 200, & 300
• IFSAC Instructor I (or equivalent)

Preferred

• IFSAC Instructor II Certification (or equivalent)
• IFSAC Safety Officer Certification (or equivalent)
• IFSAC Fire Officer III Certification (or equivalent)
• Master’s Degree
• Completion of the National Fire

The City of Kennewick offers competitive pay and excellent benefits including:

• $8,886 – $12,440 monthly salary, depending on qualifications
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Compressed work schedule (alternating Fridays off work)
• Retirement plan (LEOFF)
• Take-home vehicle
• Employer contribution (ICMA 401a): 5% of monthly gross salary, no employee match required
• Deferred compensation plan (ICMA 457): can contribute up to $19,000/year if under 50, up to $25,000/year if over 50
• Life insurance employer contribution of 1.5% of annual base pay (not to exceed $250,000)