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ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF (Communications Division)
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
INVITES YOUR INTEREST IN
THE POSITION OF
THE COUNTY HAS ONE OF THE
STATE’S MOST HETEROGENEOUS
POPULATIONS, RICH IN ETHNIC,
CULTURAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC
DIVERSITY.
THE COUNTY
Contra Costa County covers approximately 733 square miles extending from
the northeastern shore of San Francisco Bay easterly about 50 miles to San
Joaquin County in northern California. Contra Costa County has one of the
fastest growing work forces among Bay Area counties, with growth in its
employment base being driven primarily by the need to provide services to an
increasing local population and the presence of relatively high-wage skilled
jobs. The County has one of the State’s most heterogeneous populations, rich
in ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity. With a current population
slightly in excess of 1 million, Contra Costa County is one of the top ten most
-populous counties in California. The City of Martinez is the County seat of
Contra Costa County and the location of the County’s administrative offices.
Contra Costa County includes varied urban, suburban, industrial, agricultural
and port areas and contains 19 incorporated cities. A large part of the County
is served by the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), which
has helped to enable significant residential and commercial development.
Prestigious public and private academic institutions, including Stanford
University, University of California at Berkeley, University of San Francisco,
University of the Pacific, and various California State University campuses, are
within driving distance from the County seat of Martinez.
Recreation within the County varies from fishing, boating and water skiing in
the Sacramento-San Joaquin Rivers to hiking, horseback riding and camping
in Mt. Diablo State Park. Sightseeing areas, including the wine country of
Napa and Sonoma Counties, the picturesque seaside communities of Carmel
and Monterey, and the Sierra Lake Tahoe mountain region, are also within
driving distance of the County.
The County of Contra Costa provides a full range of services through 25
County Departments divided into service areas such as: Public Protection,
General Government, Health and Human Services, Growth Management,
Special Districts and Authorities. There are also a number of Affiliated
Organizations. The County has a FY 2020/21 budget of $4.5 billion and a
General Fund of $1.8 billion, with permanent authorized countywide staff of
approximately 9,900.
THE DISTRICT
Ranking among the larger California fire agencies, the Contra Costa County
Fire Protection District is a well-equipped, full-service fire agency. The
District is an “all-hazards” organization providing fire suppression, First
Responder Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services as well
as 911 emergency ambulance transport services for over two-thirds of the
county, technical rescue, marine firefighting and water rescue, fire prevention,
and fire investigation services to nine cities and county unincorporated areas.
THE DISTRICT
We serve a population of over 600,000 residents
(approximate daytime population is 1,000,000+) across a
304 square-mile area. The dedicated men and women of the
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District are committed
to providing excellent emergency and non-emergency
service to the unincorporated communities and areas of
Contra Costa County and the cities of Antioch, Clayton,
Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, San
Pablo and Walnut Creek.
The District’s highest priority is protecting the lives,
property, and environment in the community. The District
also provides full service to business and industry, including
several petroleum refineries and chemical manufacturing
plants. Additionally, the District operates the Contra Costa
Regional Fire Communications Center (CCRFCC) providing
complete 911 fire and ambulance dispatching, including
EMD services, radio and communication support services
for six fire service agencies across the county.
The District currently has 26 staffed stations, and one
Emergency Medical Service (EMS) squad. The District staffs
23 engines 5 and trucks with staffing of 4 on trucks, 3 on
engines and 2 on squads – all engines, trucks, and squads
have at least one paramedic on duty providing ALS at all
times. The District has 281 fire suppression positions in
addition to 11 Battalion Chiefs, 20 personnel in its Fire
Prevention Bureau, 24/7 shift Fire Investigators, 7 Fire
Dispatchers per shift and 3 ambulance system status
managers on duty 24 hours per day, ASE certified apparatus
shop, logistics and supply division, and approximately 60
administrative non-safety personnel. The District's total
operating budget for Fiscal Year 2020/21 is $154.6 million
with an additional $54.4 million operating budget for the
Ambulance Transport Program.
THE POSITION
The Assistant Fire Chief position is a senior leadership
position within the organization. Under direction of the
Deputy Fire Chief and/or Fire Chief, the Assistant Fire
Chief is responsible for directing either the EMS, Training,
Emergency Operations, Support Services, or the
Communications Division of the Fire District.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The selected candidate must be a forward thinker familiar with the dynamics of communication center processes, equipment, and technologies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, clear and open communication with CCRFCC personnel, labor organizations, the Board, and the community are essential to the productivity and the success of this position.
This position will be responsible for cultivating new relationships and improving current relationships throughout the agencies served by the CCRFCC.
The District seeks:
a creative thinker who is open to change and take advantage of new opportunities
someone that is willing to look at ways to streamline procedures and processes
a strategic planner who can analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate changes as necessary
an innovative problem solver who can define the problem, give clear direction, get people on board, and deliver results.
someone will be able to provide a balance of administrative, organizational, and fiscal oversight, leadership, and direction along with the ability to provide effective incident command and emergency services leadership during greater alarm incidents, or as necessary to support the mission of the CCRFCC.
The position requires a minimum of ten (10) days of on-call duty with an ability to respond into the county within thirty (30) minutes of being recalled.
Minimum experience sought is five (5) years of full-time
experience in the Contra Costa County Fire Protection
District, or similar sized California metropolitan fire
department providing First Responder ALS services, at the
rank of Fire Captain or above, or three (3) years of full-time
experience in a California public fire protection agency at the
rank of Battalion Chief or above is highly desirable. A
bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
with major in Fire Science Administration, Business
Administration, or closely related field, and certification as a
Chief Officer through the CSFM, Executive Fire Officer
(EFO) through the NFA, or Chief Fire Officer (CFO) through
CPSE is highly desirable. Experience managing or directing a
Fire/EMS communications center is highly desirable.
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF
The annual salary for this position is $158,741- $192,951(not including a 5% wage increase scheduled for July 1, 2021 and July
1, 2022); placement within the range is dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The
position is also eligible for up to 7.5% of base salary for educational incentives and a 5% differential of base pay for required
on-call work of 10 days per month. The Fire District offers a wide range of competitive benefit options to meet the needs of
its diverse workforce. These benefits include but are not limited to:
THE COMPENSATION
TO APPLY If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta.
Only online applications submitted by the final filing deadline will be considered.
Filing Deadline: October 15, 2020 at 11:59pm
Following the closing date, applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. Only the most
qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment and interview process. Candidates will be advised of the
status of the recruitment following the selection of the most qualified candidates. An assessment and interview process will
be held with Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. This process is tentatively scheduled throughout the month of
November and is anticipated to be completed by early December. Only the candidates deemed most qualified will be asked
to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be recommended as finalists to the Fire Chief. References will be
contacted only following candidate approval. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Holly Trieu, Fire
District HR Analyst at (925) 941-3300 x1301.
For your Health & Welfare:
Medical – HMO & PPO Insurance
Dental – PPO & DHMO Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Health Care Spending Account
Dependent Care Assistance Program
Long Term Care Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future:
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan
Contra Costa Federal Credit Union
For your Work/Life Balance:
Paid Holidays
Vacation Accrual
Personal Holiday Credit
Sick Leave Accrual
Management Paid Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Drug/Smoke Free Workplace
Additional Benefits:
Uniform Allowance
District Provided Vehicle
Executive Professional Development Reimbursement
Fire Management Educational Allowance Program
Fire Services Emergency Recall and Standby Differential
EEO Policy
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race; religion (including
religious dress and grooming practices); sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions);
national origin (including language restrictions); ethnicity; age (over 40), disability (including physical or mental disabilities, HIV
and AIDS); sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; marital status; ancestry; medical condition (including
genetic characteristics, cancer and a record or history of cancer); genetic information; and military or veteran status.
THE CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL
FIRE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
PROCESSES 179,000 INCOMING
PHONE CALLS AND DISPATCHES
119,000 INCIDENTS ANNUALLY
THE CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL FIRE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER and THE ASSISTANT CHIEF
As a dedicated fire and EMS communication center, the CCRFCC provides
secondary 911 PSAP call processing, emergency medical dispatching (EMD),
fire and ambulance dispatching as well as communications maintenance and
support to six fire agencies covering over two-thirds of the county.
The dedicated men and women of the CCRFCC are committed to providing
excellent fire and EMS communications and dispatching services to over a
million residents in 16 cities across the county. Emergency ambulance
communications, dispatching, and system status management is provided over
that same area as well as the City of Richmond.
The CCRFCC is currently staffed with a Communications Center Manager,
three (3) Senior Fire Dispatchers, 18 Fire Dispatchers, as well as one (1) EMS
Dispatch Supervisor and 12 ambulance system status management dispatchers
employed by AMR working in the center. Normal daily staffing consists of
one (1) Senior Dispatcher, six (6) Fire Dispatchers, and three (3) ambulance
system status management dispatchers per 24 hour shift.
The CCRFCC employs three Communication Technicians responsible for the
maintenance and service on the District and subscriber agency phone and
radio systems. The District’s Information Systems group, consisting of the
Information Systems manager, two (2) Information Systems Programmer/
Analysts, and three (3) Information Systems Technicians are part of the team
reporting to this Assistant Chief.
The CCRFCC is undergoing a comprehensive remodel project. Architects
and designers are engaged and this project is scheduled to begin in 2021 in
order to incorporate the necessary changes needed to support an expanded
communications center for at least the next ten years. CAD upgrades,
technology and radio system improvements, and looking towards the future of
fire, EMS, and pre-hospital care communications will continue to be a focus
of the CCRFCC.
Compliance with nationally recognized standards including APCO and NFPA
as well as our contract with the Contra Costa County Health Services
Department for call processing, dispatch and EMD performance are high
priorities for sustained success of the CCRFCC.
We will be looking to maintain compliance with ACE accreditation standards
and additional opportunities for consolidating fire/EMS PSAPs into the
CCRFCC is also possibility within the near future.
This position provides the CCRFCC with the necessary leadership and
direction for a large and complex communications center as a standalone
division within the Fire District. You will be responsible for shaping the
future of the CCRFCC together with our stakeholders so a solid
understanding of, and a passion for, communication center operations is
essential.