The City of Hillsboro is seeking a dynamic and engaging leader to join our Fire & Rescue Department

This position will be a member of the Executive Team who along with the Fire Chief will help to continue to expand upon Hillsboro Fire & Rescue’s reputation as one of the leading organizations in the nation while constantly looking for ways to innovate and improve.

Learn more to view the full recruiting brochure.

Ideal Candidate
Our Ideal Candidate for both positions will have skills in:

• Creating and administrating department budgets
• Developing and Implementing a Strategic Plan
• Labor and Employment Relations
• Political astuteness while remaining neutral
• Sound decision making and leading through change
• Leading a respectful and professional workplace by example
• Being Ethical and Trustworthy in every interaction
• Instilling a Culture of Safety
• Building and developing teams
• Coaching and Mentoring staff

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field; and ten years of experience as a Fire Battalion Chief or Fire Division Chief, including five years of leadership; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Salary Range: $148,560 – $195,495 (Depending on Qualifications)
Terms: Full-time, exempt position with benefits
Close: 11:59 pm, Sunday, February 1, 2026
Benefits: For a complete list of the City’s extensive Benefit Package, please visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Benefits
To Apply: Please visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Jobs.
Job Classification: governmentjobs.com/careers/hillsboro/classspecs/1037901

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