Job Description
The City of Goodyear is hiring an experienced Deputy Fire Chief to lead Fire Department operations, personnel, emergency response, and strategic planning in Goodyear, Arizona. This full-time leadership role gives an annual pay of $185,347 to $221,939.
Qualified fire offering professionals with command background, robust decision-making abilities, and the required certifications are encouraged to put in. Applications must be handed in by 5:00 PM Arizona time on July 27, 2026.
Salary & Compensation
$185,347 - $221,939 per year
Qualification
You must have a bachelor's degree in public administration or a related field.. With at least 15 years of progressively responsible fire solution know-how.. Such as a minimum of one year as a Battalion Chief or equivalent command-level post.
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, fire science, or a related field.
- At least 15 years of progressively responsible fire offering expertise.
- Minimum of one year as a Battalion Chief or equivalent command-level role.
- Demonstrated achievement providing strategic leadership in a fire department.
- Background managing complex emergency incidents.
- Capacity to lead organizational initiatives and grow upcoming leaders.
- Sturdy labor-management relationship competencies.
- Know-how working in the Central Arizona Automatic Aid Consortium (very desirable).
- Commitment to backs a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal expertise.
Role Responsibilities
Run the Skilled Standards or Operations division of the Fire Department.
- Support with command and control functions at emergency incidents.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to department personnel.
- Develop and carry out organizational initiatives and policies.
- Mentor and build coming fire service leaders.
- Aids a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Engage employees, labor representatives, and stakeholders in shared decision-making.
- Construct and uphold trust, transparency, and mutual respect within the department.
- Collaborate with other agencies in the Central Arizona Automatic Aid Consortium.
- Represent the Fire Department in community and expert settings.
Conditions & Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to operate in the United States.
- Legitimate driver's license.
- Pass a background investigation and drug screening.
- Aptitude to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Keep up physical fitness standards as called for by the department.
- Residency within a reasonable response distance to Goodyear may be needed.
Benefits
Competitive pay span of $185,347
- $221,939 per year.
- Finalize health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan through the Arizona State Retirement System.
- Paid vacation, sick exit, and holidays.
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement and skilled development openings.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Online submission assess for minimum qualifications.
- Supplemental questionnaire assessment.
- Oral board interview with a panel of fire service professionals.
- Chief's meeting for top candidates.
- Background investigation and reference inspects.
- Pre-employment medical examination and drug screening.
Required Documents
Completed online submission.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses.
- Resume detailing fire solution experience and command-level roles.
- Copy of bachelor's degree transcript or diploma.
- Proof of certifications (e.g., Fire Officer, Executive Fire Officer).
- Sound driver's license copy.
How to Apply
Stop by the authorized GovernmentJobs announcement page for the City of Goodyear.
- Generate or to your candidate account.
- Wrap up the online submission and all supplemental questions thoroughly.
- Upload all called for documents, covering your resume and degree verification.
- Evaluate your submission for accuracy and send in before the continuous cutoff.
Additional Information
This recruitment is continuous and may close at any time; register promptly.
- The City of Goodyear is an Equal Opening Employer.
- Veterans' preference is granted under Arizona law.
- You must be legally cleared to perform in the United States.
- The role is full-time and exempt from overtime.
- For questions, contact the City of Goodyear Human Resources Department.
- The department values strong labor-management relationships and collaborative decision-making.
About Company
The City of Goodyear is a growing municipality in the Phoenix metropolitan domain, known for its commitment to community safety and quality of life. The Goodyear Fire Department offers fire suppression, emergency medical offerings, and community risk reduction to residents and enterprises. This Deputy Fire Chief role is central to the department's leadership group, overseeing either Expert Standards or Operations. The department emphasizes a culture of care, accountability, and continuous improvement. You should be arranged to join a collaborative body that values employee input and stakeholder engagement.
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