Fire Chief - City of Clovis, California
The City of Clovis is a full-service city situated in the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and bordering the City of Fresno. Lying at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, which includes Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks, Clovis has been known as the “Gateway to the Sierras” since its incorporation in 1912.
Clovis has emerged as a dynamic, thoughtfully planned community with a population of over 120,000 residents and a land area of nearly 26 square miles. Notwithstanding its present size, Clovis continues to exude small town charm as exemplified by Old Town Clovis with its many local restaurants, cafes, and shops. Old Town Clovis is the heart of the City and hosts weekly farmer’s markets, and a multitude of enjoyable events and cultural festivals throughout the year. The City’s longtime slogan, “Clovis - A Way of Life” remains just as relevant today as it was in the prior century.
Renowned for its parks and recreation facilities, Clovis has over 300 acres of neighborhood and community parks and trails. The Clovis Unified School District also contributes greatly to the high quality of life for residents and businesses. Out of the 20 largest school districts in California, Clovis Unified has the highest English/language arts scores and the second highest math scores. The Clovis Fire Department is an “all risk” department that operates out of six stations. The Department is composed of 73 full time staff members.
The City is seeking an experienced fire professional to take on the role of Fire Chief in its well regarded Fire Department. The Department has a long history of being both visionary and strategic. The new Fire Chief will lead a department that is well thought of and enjoys strong community support. The selected individual must think strategically and progressively, be a strong communicator, have a record of working well with elected bodies, labor unions, and community groups, have operational competence, strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, and be an inspiring leader. The Chief reports directly to the City Manager.
Any combination of experience, education and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: ten (10) years of progressive full-time career fire service experience in a municipal fire department, with at least eight (8) years increasingly responsible professional and administrative experience in all major functions of the fire service, including at least three (3) years in an administrative or supervisory capacity at an FLSA exempt Chief Officer level. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration or a related field. The annual salary range is $181,212 to $220,260 DOQE. The City also offers an attractive benefits package.
Filing deadline: February 5, 2023
Resumes acknowledged within two business days.
