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Qualifications
Education & Experience:
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection or a related area such as Business, Public Administration, etc. A Master’s Degree is preferred. The chosen candidate must have 7 to 10 years of progressive fire protection and emergency management experience with at least 3 years at an administrative or comparable level. A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $142,423 – $175,893, depending on experience and qualifications. The City of Spokane offers a full range of leave and insurance benefits including vacation, sick, personal, and floating holiday leave, medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance, and a Section 125 healthcare reimbursement account. A deferred compensation plan is available with a City match up to 3% of base pay, if actively contributing, and retirement is through the state Law Enforcement Office and Fire Fighters (LEOFF) II plan. Communications and SFD vehicle is provided. It is preferred that the Assistant Fire Chief lives within the Spokane City limits, and relocation expenses are available, if necessary.
Express interest by Wednesday, January 22, 2020