Assistant Fire Chief
3 weeks ago
The San José Fire Department (SJFD) is committed to serving the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a full-service, all-hazard metropolitan fire department that serves the City of San José and unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. It operates in the 12th largest city in the United States and serves 1.2 million residents over 200 square miles. SJFD deploys all-hazard, advanced life support response resources from 34 fire stations, responding to roughly 110,000 service calls annually. The protection area includes residential, commercial, industrial, wildland‑urban interface areas, and the San Francisco Bayfront. It also protects high-traffic areas such as San José Mineta International Airport, the SAP Center, PayPal Park, San José State University, three super-regional malls, seven major hospitals, and 108 high‑rise structures. Special Operations resources include Urban Search & Rescue, Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, and Hazardous Incident Team. SJFD is organized into seven bureaus and divisions that report to the Fire Chief. The Assistant Fire Chief, four Deputy Fire Chiefs, a civilian Deputy Director, and a Division Manager report to the Fire Chief. The Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Fire Department Operating Budget is $331,081,332 and authorizes 872 full‑time positions including 735 sworn personnel and 137 civilian personnel. The seven bureaus/divisions include: Bureau of Administrative ServicesBureau of Emergency Medical Services and TrainingBureau of Field OperationsBureau of Fire PreventionBureau of Support ServicesFire CommunicationsOffice of the Fire Chief Currently, there are 34 stations in operation with the 35th station currently under construction. More information can be found at San Jose Fire Department. The San Jose Fire Department is currently recruiting for an Assistant Fire Chief. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the recruitment brochure via this link. To be considered for this opportunity, please follow the instructions on the brochure to apply or you can apply directly using this link. For further information please contact Sherill Uyeda at suyeda@alliancerc.com. Education and Experience Current employment as a Fire Captain or a higher level fire sworn rank such as Battalion Chief, Division Chief, or Deputy Fire Chief. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, management sciences or related field is highly desirable. Advanced coursework or training in leadership, management and/or organizational development is highly desirable. Required Licensing Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Assistant Fire Chief
2 weeks ago
San Jose, United States City of San José Full timeJob Title Assistant Fire Chief (Unclassified) Location City of San José, CA Department San José Fire Department (SJFD) About the Department The San José Fire Department (SJFD) is committed to serving the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a full-service, all-hazard metropolitan fire...
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Assistant Fire Chief
2 weeks ago
San Jose, United States Government Jobs Full timeAssistant Fire ChiefThe San Jos Fire Department (SJFD) is committed to serving the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a full-service, all-hazard metropolitan fire department that serves the City of San Jos and unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. It operates in the 12th largest city in...
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Assistant Fire Chief
6 days ago
San Jose, United States City of San Jose, CA Full timeSalary : $199,689.10 - $308,864.66 Annually The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.Location : San Jose Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202501351 DEPART: Fire Department Opening Date: 11/17/2025 Closing Date: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Our diverse and inclusive workforce...
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Assistant Fire Chief — Strategic Fire Leader
3 weeks ago
San Jose, United States City of San Jose Full timeA local government agency in San Jose is seeking an Assistant Fire Chief. The ideal candidate must currently hold a Fire Captain or higher sworn rank and possess a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or related field. Experience in leadership and management is highly desirable. The role involves overseeing fire department operations and ensuring...
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Assistant Fire Chief
6 days ago
San Jose, CA, United States City of San Jose, CA Full timeSalary : $199,689.10 - $308,864.66 Annually The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below. Location : San Jose Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202501351 DEPART: Fire Department Opening Date: 11/17/2025 Closing Date: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Our diverse and inclusive workforce...
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Assistant Fire Chief — Strategic Ops
2 weeks ago
San Jose, United States City of San José Full timeA municipal government in San José seeks an experienced Assistant Fire Chief to lead and manage fire department operations. Candidates should currently be in a fire captain role or higher, with a strong emphasis on leadership and management. This is a full-time role that requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a valid California driver’s...
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Fire Division Chief
5 days ago
San Rafael, California, United States County of Marin, CA Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per yearABOUT USAt the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this...
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Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police
2 days ago
San Jose, United States San José State University Full timeOn-site (work in-person at business location) 1 NOTE: The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public...
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Restoration and Fire Technician
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San Jose, United States IICRC Full timeJoin Our Franchise as a Restoration and Fire TechnicianWe offer lots of flexibility, encourage individuality, and there's room to grow! Do you enjoy helping people through difficult situations? Then, don't miss your chance to join our Franchise as a new Restoration and Fire Technician. In this position, you will be making a difference every day. Our...
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Assistant Chief Engineer
4 weeks ago
San Francisco, United States University of San Francisco Full timeAssistant Chief EngineerThe duty of the Assistant Chief Engineer is to assist the Chief Engineer in the Chief's duties as required. The Assistant Chief is responsible for supporting the overarching goals and initiatives of the Chief to ensure safe, efficient, compliant, and effective management of the University's physical plant, infrastructure, utility...
