Division Chief
Exempt ($144,000-$153,000 / yearly salary)

Opening Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
Closing Date: Friday, January 2, 2026, at 1600 hours

Division Chief Hiring Process:
1. Submission of Application: January 2, 2026 at 1600 hrs
2. Application Review: January 5-9, 2026
3. Assessment Center: January 19-23, 2026

Division Chief Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Fire Chief, plan, organize direct and evaluate one or more Divisions, or areas of responsibility including Operations/ Fire Prevention or Training & Safety. This is a multiple-position management classification. District 7 is currently seeking to fill two Division Chief positions: Division Chief of Operations and Division Chief of Training and Safety.

Each position is responsible for performing general to complex administrative tasks related to the assigned program area, including, but not limited to: personnel management, budgeting, education and training of fire service best practices, and formulation of District policies and procedures. The Division Chiefs will have designated command and control of emergency operations as needed or requested, including scheduled duty officer periods to provide 24/7 command coverage for the District. Primary residency within Upper County (Elk Heights to Easton) within 12-months. The Division Chief should be prepared to respond to major emergency incidents from home.

The Division Chief may function as the acting Fire Chief as necessary and perform related work as required.

The Division Chief position is an integral part of the leadership team in concert with the Fire Chief and are expected to demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism, integrity and accountability. In addition to guiding critical District operations and functions on a day-to-day basis, the Division Chief will also provide consistent, respectful, and highly communicative interaction and mentoring of District members with the desire to always fulfill the District’s Mission: “To Provide the Highest Quality Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services to the Community in a Caring and Professional Manner”.

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