Kansas City, Missouri is a dynamic and thriving city of over 500,000 residents, anchoring a metropolitan area of 2.5 million people across 18 counties. Kansas City blends urban energy with suburban charm and rural beauty, offering diverse and vibrant neighborhoods and an unparalleled blend of history, creativity, and modern progress. The City’s world-famous barbecue and jazz heritage, coupled with a thriving arts scene, provide a rich cultural backdrop that draws visitors and residents alike. 

Appointed by and reporting directly to the City Manager, the Fire Chief oversees a full-service fire, emergency medical and rescue services department with nearly 1,500 full-time employees operating from 35 stations and one dedicated EMS operations facility housing dynamically deployed ambulances. KCFD is organized into seven battalions covering 318 square miles that is supported by a total budget of $321M. 

A bachelor’s degree with a major in Fire Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited university is highly preferred but not required. A master’s degree in Fire and Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field is desired. Viable candidates should possess a minimum rank of Deputy Chief (or a comparable rank), with extensive experience of at least 10 years that includes progressive responsibility with administrative, supervisory, and budgetary experience in fire prevention and suppression work – preferably within a large, complex urban municipal, county or state fire department or district. The required minimum certifications and license are Fire I & II, EMT-B Certification. 

The annual salary range for this position is $148,668 - $324,600 with a starting salary commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience and professional achievement. The City of Kansas City, Missouri offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life and long-term disability insurance, defined benefit retirement plan, 11 paid holidays, vacation and sick time accrual starting the first day of hire, up to eight hours of paid leave annually to volunteer in area schools and designated charities, deferred compensation plan, car allowance, and other ancillary benefit options. 

Qualified candidates are asked to apply at: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4936867/fire-chief-kansas-city-missouri

This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by Tuesday, June 10, 2025. For more information, please contact Yolanda Howze at Yolanda.Howze@bakertilly.com or 312-240-3401; or Art Davis at Art.Davis@bakertilly.com or 816-868-7042.

To apply or obtain more details, please visit HERE

The City of McKinney, Texas, offers an exciting opportunity to join the team in one of the nation’s highest-performing cities as a Deputy Fire Marshal. In this recruitment, the City seeks to fill the Deputy Fire Marshal – Engineering role, a critical position that will partner closely with the engineering and planning teams that work to safeguard people, property, and the environment from the hazards of fire and related risks in McKinney. 



ABOUT McKINNEY 

McKinney, Texas, population of 222,441, has a unique, rich, and diverse spirit with a vibrant and promising future. Located along US 75, in the northeastern corner of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, McKinney’s population has more than doubled every ten years since 1990 and is expected to reach 350,000 once the community is built out. McKinney is just 30 miles north of downtown Dallas and is the county seat of Collin County. 



Throughout its growth, McKinney has maintained its sense of community and dedication to community engagement. The City’s Unique by Nature brand is more than a tagline – it represents a way of life in a community that willingly works together to make McKinney a great place in which to live, work and raise a family. The city continues to invest in parks, recreation areas and well-planned open space, ensuring that as the community grows, it retains its livability and sense of place. 



THE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE 

The Fire Marshal’s Office is part of the McKinney Fire Department and is located in the new City Hall building near the Development Services staff with whom the Deputy Fire Marshal – Engineering and their team work closely. The Fire Marshal’s Office is led by the Fire Marshal and there are three Deputy Fire Marshals assigned to oversee the Investigations, Inspections, and Engineering Divisions of the Office. 



THE POSITION 

Under the general direction of the Fire Marshal, the Deputy Fire Marshal – Engineering oversees the critical fire engineering and plan review functions in the Fire Marshal’s Office. The position ensures compliance with fire codes, supervises personnel, and provides expert guidance to internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include evaluating employee performance and making operational decisions that align with departmental goals. The position requires leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration to enhance fire and public safety in the City of McKinney while ensuring adherence to codes, policies, and best practices. Key job functions for the Deputy Fire Marshal – Engineering include supervising and managing the daily activities of the Senior Fire Prevention Specialist, and Fire Prevention Specialists assigned to Engineering; overseeing the day-to-day operations related to engineering and plan reviews; coordinating and collaborating with other City departments including Building Plan Review, Planning, Engineering, and other departments related to Development Services; providing guidance to property owners, architects, engineers, and developers regarding fire code requirements; and advising and assisting with complex cases, managing conflicts with internal and external stakeholders, and liaising with legal counsel when necessary to ensure appropriate resolution and compliance with regulations. 

The most successful candidates for Deputy Fire Marshal - Engineering will have a flexible leadership style founded upon team building, collaboration, and facilitation; people skills and a high degree of technical expertise; a strong work ethic and comfort level in a fast-moving environment; and political astuteness and comfort interacting with elected officials, internal and external stakeholders, developers, and business leaders. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. The following is a typical way to qualify: 


Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field. 

Experience: Five (5) years of experience and/or training involving fire engineering or technology. 

Certifications: 

Certified as a Basic Fire Inspector by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) or obtained within six (6) months of appointment. 

International Code Council (ICC) Fire Code Specialist and ICC Certified Fire Marshal or obtained within twelve (12) months of appointment. 

ABET accredited degree required. 

Professional Engineer license to practice in the Fire Protection Branch through the Texas licensing board with two (2) years of relevant experience in Fire Protection is preferred. 


SALARY & BENEFITS 

The City of McKinney is offering a salary range of $114,854 - $137,260 for this position, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the City provides an excellent benefit plan including participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7% employee contribution. The City of McKinney matches member deposits and interest at retirement at a rate of 2 to 1. The City of McKinney also offers a voluntary deferred compensation plan and participates in Social Security. 


For additional benefit information, interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed recruitment brochure at www.mosaicpublic.com/careers. 


APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS 

Apply immediately – This recruitment will close once a strong pool of candidates has been established! Interested candidates must apply online by clicking on the link below: 

Deputy Fire Marshal - Engineering 

Confidential inquiries are welcomed to the City of McKinney Human Resources Department: 

Pauline Van Lengen, Senior Human Resources Analyst |pvanleng@mckinneytexas.org | (972) 547-7568 

The City of McKinney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline: June 16, 2025

To apply or obtain more details, please visit HERE

The City of Vallejo offers an enriching career opportunity for a fire service executive looking to serve as the next Fire Chief. The successful candidate will lead a high functioning fire department in a municipal organization characterized by a strong service commitment and focus on maintaining a safe, resilient community. 

THE CITY OF VALLEJO 
The City of Vallejo is in Northern California, 30 miles northeast of San Francisco, 60 miles southwest of Sacramento, and 70 miles north of the Silicon Valley. Vallejo is the largest city in Solano County and the tenth most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area, with approximately 123,000 residents. Vallejo is the home to the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard, the first United States Naval base on the Pacific Ocean. 


Vallejo is proud to be the most diverse city in the Bay Area and is a prime location for families and businesses to thrive. It is also emerging as a commuter hub, as it is home to the busiest Ferry terminal in the Bay Area, with more than 1.2 million riders per year. Vallejo is centrally located with easy access to airports, major highways, and ports making travel and adventure easily accessible. 

THE VALLEJO FIRE DEPARTMENT 
The Vallejo Fire Department consists of 96 total employees, who are staffed between Administration, Suppression, Training, and Prevention divisions. The adopted FY 24-25 Fire Department budget is $31.8 million. The Fire Chief provides executive leadership over the Department and is assisted by a Deputy Fire Chief. The Department averages over 16,000 calls per year and is committed to working with the community it serves to provide public safety and resilience. The Vallejo Fire Department is comprised of three divisions - Suppression Division, Training Division, and the Prevention Division. 

THE POSITION 
Under general direction from the City Manager, the Fire Chief is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Fire Department including communications, fire suppression, hazardous material mitigation, fire and life safety code compliance, emergency medical services and administrative support services. The Fire Chief coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies in the interest of providing the highest level of service to Vallejo residents. Some additional key responsibilities include assuming full management responsibility for all Fire Department services and activities; managing the development and implementation of Fire Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establishing appropriate service and staffing levels and allocating resources accordingly; selecting, training, motivating and evaluating Fire Department personnel; participating on a variety of boards and commissions; and participating in labor negotiations and monitoring the labor contract throughout the year. 


The ideal candidate will be an experienced Fire Chief or Deputy/Assistant Chief to address succession planning, policy updating, and staff development; have a progressive mindset with an eye toward modernization; have significant administrative and budget experience and human resources management skills; will bring demonstrated experience in effective change management; have a passion and commitment to providing service to a diverse community; and have essential experience in Labor/Management. 


QUALIFICATIONS 
The following are the minimum qualifications for the position of Fire Chief. 

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in fire science, public administration, or a closely related field. A master’s degree is highly desirable. 

Experience: Seven (7) years of broad and extensive experience in municipal firefighting, including four (4) years in an administrative and supervisory capacity. 

License or certification: Possession of a certificate in Fire Science and Fire Prevention from a college vocational fire science program with a minimum of 40 semester units or a valid California Certified Fire Officer Certificate. 


SALARY & BENEFITS 
The annual salary range for the Fire Chief is $218,893 to $266,066 with a 5% cost-of-living increase July 2025. In addition to the cost-of-living increase in July, base salary is currently under review and might increase. Placement within the salary range is negotiable and dependent upon qualifications. 

In addition, the City offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement provided by CalPERS with a 3% @ 50 formula for Tier 1 Classic Employees or 2% @ 50 for Tier 2 Classic Employees, with an employee contribution of 9% + 4.4% employer share = 13.4% for Tier 1 or a 9% contribution for Tier 2. For employees covered under PEPRA, the retirement formula is 2.7% at 57, with an employee contribution of 13.75%. The City also offers a voluntary 457 elective benefit, 100% employee paid. The City will match up to 1% of employee’s annual pay rate under a 401a with the employee’s elective 457 contribution. 


For additional benefit information, interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed recruitment brochure at www.mosaicpublic.com/careers. 


APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS 
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and résumé no later than Monday, June 16, 2025, at: 

www.mosaicpublic.com/careers. 

Confidential inquiries are welcomed to: 
Bryan Noblett | bryan@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100 
Greg Nelson | greg@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100 

The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Filing Deadline: June 20, 2025

To apply or obtain more details, please visit HERE

Seeks Innovative, Forward-Thinking Fire Chief

Bernalillo County—the most populous county in New Mexico—offers an exceptional career opportunity for a fire service leader seeking to make a lasting impact in a vibrant, engaged community. Bernalillo County Fire Rescue proudly serves and protects more than 672,000 residents and is a dynamic, full-service organization.

The department currently operates 14 fire stations, a dedicated training facility shared with law enforcement, over 45 fire apparatus, two Deputy Chiefs, five Division Chiefs, and a team of more than 300 firefighters.

Following the promotion of the current Fire Chief to Deputy County Manager of the Public Safety Division, Bernalillo County Fire Rescue is seeking a progressive, forward-thinking, and proven servant leader to step into this vital leadership role. The Fire Chief is a highly visible member of the County’s senior leadership team and must be a motivated, self-starting leader with strong planning, communication, and interpersonal skills.

The City of Albuquerque is home to the world-renowned annual International Balloon Fiesta, attracting more than a million visitors annually. The largest Native American pow wow in North America, the “Gathering of Nations,” takes place annually in Bernalillo County. The “Gathering of Nations” draws thousands of Native American and Indigenous dancers, singers, and artisans from around the world.

Backed by a supportive community, Bernalillo County has a growing, robust film industry with successful local projects like “Breaking Bad,” “Longmire,” “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,” and “Independence Day,” all filmed in Bernalillo County. With a scenic backdrop and a rapidly growing population, Bernalillo County is poised for continued growth and innovation.

As a full-service agency offering fire suppression, prevention, EMS, and training services, Bernalillo County Fire Rescue is seeking a Fire Chief of impeccable character who exemplifies servant leadership. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional relationship-building abilities, foster a collaborative environment, and prioritize the success and well-being of others. This leader will be a passionate advocate for fire and life safety, dedicated to inspiring staff and achieving organizational goals alongside the County Manager and senior leadership team.

The annual salary for this position ranges up to $218,692, depending on qualifications and experience.

Please note that applicants must upload a cover letter, resume, and relevant credentials as part of the application process. Only applications submitted through the attached link will be considered.

Filing Deadline: June 20, 2025

To apply or obtain more details, please visit HERE

The Arson Investigator/Fire Inspector reports to the Burleson Fire Marshal and assists with leading the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Division for the City of Burleson. This position serves as a proactive leader in the implementation of strategic risk reduction through education, engineering solutions, enforcement of codes and ordinances, and coordination of emergency response planning. The Arson Investigator/Fire Inspector is expected to be a dynamic communicator, project manager, and community liaison, with a strong emphasis on public engagement, partnership development, and educational outreach. Fire and EMS duties may be assigned during periods of extreme call volume, large-scale incidents, or disasters. Duties include responsibilities for integrated law enforcement and EMS response during active threat incidents, including participation in the Rescue Task Force (RTF) team and other coordinated operations. Duties may also include assisting the Burleson Police Department with law enforcement-related duties as assigned or needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITLIES:

EDUCATION
• Develop and deliver fire and life safety education programs for schools, businesses, and the public.
• Represent the department at community events, public meetings, and outreach activities.
• Promote safety campaigns using presentations, media, and interagency coordination.

ENGINEERING
• Collaborate with City staff, developers, and contractors to support fire-safe design and construction.
• Assist in plan reviews for buildings and fire protection systems to ensure code compliance.

ENFORCEMENT
• Perform fire inspections and investigate code violations in new and existing buildings.
• Issue citations and enforce corrective actions as necessary.
• Assist with fire investigations, evidence documentation, and reporting.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE
• Contribute to emergency planning, pre-incident planning, and hazard mitigation efforts.
• Work with operations and emergency management teams to support drills and preparedness.
• Respond to major incidents as needed to assist with investigations or CRR objectives.

ECONOMIC INCENTIVES
• Assist with grant applications and support incentive-based safety programs.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
• Lead or support CRR initiatives and strategic risk reduction programs.
• Coordinate teams across departments and agencies on targeted safety campaigns.
• Analyze data, track CRR performance metrics, and present findings to leadership and stakeholders.

Application Deadline: July 7, 2025 11:59 PM Pacific

To apply or obtain more details, please visit HERE

Job Appointment: Full-time. This position is exempt from Civil Service and is an "At Will" position. It serves at the discretion of the hiring authority, subject to the City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rules and the Portland City Charter and Code.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Work hours will vary to meet business needs.

Work Location: Employee will report to the Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204, for in-person work.

Benefits: Please refer to our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits associated with this position.

Language Pay Premium: This position may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview for qualifying employees.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter, resume, and an equity statement.

About the Public Safety Service Area:

The Public Safety Service Area advances safety through collaborative prevention, response, and recovery. Along with traditional services like the Portland Police Bureau, Portland Fire & Rescue, the Bureau of Emergency Communications, and the Bureau of Emergency Management, the service area includes Community Safety, which houses the Ceasefire program, the Office of Violence Prevention, the Safe Blocks Program, and Portland Street Response.

Service Area Priorities and Challenges:

Improve public safety response capabilities: This goal focuses on enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and appropriateness of our public safety responses. Through optimization, we aim to better serve the diverse needs of our community and ensure that every resident feels safe and protected.

Enhance collaboration internally, with partner agencies and the community: Fostering a culture of collaboration and partnership is crucial for creating a more integrated, efficient, and responsive system that better serves the diverse needs of Portland's residents. By enhancing collaboration, we aim to break down silos, improve communication and build trust.

Increase focus on the overall well-being of the public safety workforce and system: This goal includes fostering the physical, mental, and professional health of the workforce while modernizing technology, upgrading infrastructure, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Strengthen prevention, recovery, and resilience capabilities: While public safety government services are traditionally associated with emergency response, overall safety involves a broad range of factors. Effective public safety systems must include upstream investment in prevention, support community resilience, and play an important role in recovery from emergencies. This goal further underscores that this vision cannot be achieved without strong community and interjurisdictional partnerships and networks.For more information, please visit? https://www.portland.gov/service-areas/public-safety

About the Public Safety Deputy City Administrator Position:

The City of Portland is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and transparent leader to serve as its Public Safety Deputy City Administrator (DCA). This is a rare opportunity to shape and implement public safety priorities grounded in racial equity, social justice, and community well-being.

Reporting directly to the City Administrator, the DCA will lead strategy, coordination, and communication across the Public Safety service area, including oversight of budgeting, personnel, operations, and risk management. This role requires a systems-level thinker who can drive citywide improvements in public safety outcomes and organizational performance.

The DCA will guide a high-performing leadership team and build strong partnerships across bureaus such as Police, Fire & Rescue, Emergency Communications, and Emergency Management, as well as with community organizations and regional stakeholders. This position plays a vital role in advancing public trust, accountability, and innovative safety solutions that center the needs of historically marginalized communities.

If you are a bold, equity-driven, and people-centered leader ready to help transform public safety in Portland, we invite you to bring your vision and leadership to this pivotal role.
As the Deputy City Administrator, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead transformation efforts that challenge traditional approaches to public safety and drive outcomes grounded in community trust, equity, and resilience.

• Guide strategic, systems-level planning across bureaus (Police, Fire & Rescue, 911, Emergency Management, and Community Safety) to align public safety services with City goals and ensure operational excellence and fiscal sustainability.

• Develop clear strategies and accountability systems to support continuous improvement, organizational learning, and the delivery of effective, transparent public safety services.

• Foster cross-sector collaboration by partnering with community organizations, labor unions, regional and intergovernmental agencies, and City leaders to break down silos and build a more connected public safety ecosystem.

• Strengthen workforce and infrastructure wellbeing, including the physical and mental health of public safety personnel, modernization of technology and facilities, and investment in long-term financial resilience.

• Center community voices and historically marginalized populations in public safety planning, resource allocation, and service delivery, while championing transparency, cultural responsiveness, and anti-racism.

• Develop and oversee performance frameworks for evaluating effectiveness, budgeting, and resource use across public safety bureaus, supporting evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Represent the Public Safety Service Area in public forums, high-stakes environments, and intergovernmental conversations-building credibility, trust, and strategic alignment across diverse audiences.

Essential Competencies for Success:

• Collaborative Partnerships: Skilled in building and maintaining cross-sector and interjurisdictional relationships across public safety agencies and community organizations.

• Community Engagement & Transparency: Strong communication skills with a focus on transparent decision-making, public outreach, and building trust with Portland's diverse communities.

• Equity-Driven Leadership: Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, cultural competency, and addressing systemic inequities in public safety through inclusive and just policies.

• Executive Leadership & Accountability: Track record of effective leadership in large organizations with a focus on ethical governance, integrity, and accountability.

• Local Government & Public Safety Knowledge: Deep understanding of public safety systems, including police, fire, 911, emergency management, and Portland's local context.

• Operational & Fiscal Management: Proven experience in managing complex public sector operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, and fiscal responsibility.

• Strategic Vision & Policy Leadership: Ability to lead long-term planning and develop innovative, equity-centered public safety policies.

City of Portland Core Values: Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility
These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click https://www.portlandoregon.gov/BHR/article/765248.
Why Work at the City of Portland?

Portland is Oregon's largest city, home to more than 630,000 residents and serving a dynamic metro region of over 2 million people. Renowned for its progressive values, environmental stewardship, and vibrant neighborhoods, Portland consistently ranks among the most livable and sustainable cities in the world. With a strong foundation in urban planning, multimodal transportation, and access to natural beauty, the city offers an exceptional quality of life for leaders who are passionate about public service and community-centered governance.

Portland values innovation, collaboration, and equitable leadership that reflects and serves its diverse communities. As a key member of the City's executive team, the Public Safety Deputy City Administrator will help guide the future of Portland's public safety systems-including police, fire, 911, and emergency management-through a strategic and administrative lens. This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative work rooted in trust-building, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and social equity. The City is seeking a thoughtful, diplomatic, and politically astute leader who can foster strong partnerships, support systemic reform, and help shape an accountable and inclusive approach to public safety in Portland.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

We'll be talking about the position's duties and responsibilities, day-to-day life in the role, reviewing the announcement, discussing how to apply, and answering any questions you may have about the position.

Date and time to be announced soon-stay tuned!

Questions? Please contact:
Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior RecruiterBureau of Human Resourcesmailto:Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

• Experience in senior leadership roles, managing complex public sector initiatives with a strong emphasis on budget development and oversight, including securing new revenue sources and ensuring fiscal responsibility in public safety.

• Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community leaders, elected officials, labor unions, and intergovernmental partners, while fostering collaboration and ensuring inclusive participation in decision-making processes that advance equity, diversity, and inclusion, and community trust.

• Knowledge of municipal policy development, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure alignment with City priorities in public safety.

• Ability to represent the City in a variety of settings, with strong public speaking, strategic communication, and the capacity to engage diverse communities with cultural understanding, empathy, and transparency.

• Experience managing and leading high-level administrative functions, including overseeing complex operations, developing strategic plans, and ensuring the successful implementation of citywide goals while maintaining focus on equity, organizational accountability, and fiscal sustainability.

• Ability to lead public safety system innovation, including understanding of emerging models for community safety, familiarity with police, fire, 911, and unarmed crisis response systems, and capacity to challenge traditional frameworks in pursuit of equitable, community-centered outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public administration, public policy, law, criminal justice, emergency management, or a related field

• 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in the public sector, with a minimum of 5 years at an executive or senior management level overseeing public safety-related functions (e.g., police, fire, emergency management, 911 systems, or community safety initiatives).

• Experience working in cities with strong community engagement traditions and complex governmental structures, ideally similar in size and scope to Portland.

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)

• Executive Leadership or Public Safety Leadership program credentials from ICMA, FEMA, etc.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between Monday, June 9, 2025 and Monday, July 7, 2025 Required Application Materials:
• Resume
• Cover Letter

• Details are key! The City uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page to ensure you are able to provide detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.

• Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
• Equity Statement

In addition to providing a cover letter/resume, please submit a separate equity statement outlining your commitment and track record to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Experiences may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lived experience as a member of an underrepresented group.
• Experience living, working, and meaningfully interacting with individuals with a variety of identities.
• Track record of instilling equity and inclusion within operations.

If your experiences are different from those listed and you have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please explain how you will manifest that commitment in this position.

Equity Commitment:
For those applicants who meet the qualifications of this position, in accordance with the adoption of the Charles Jordan Standard and the City of Portland's commitment to equity, the highest qualified minority candidate, highest qualified woman, and highest qualified candidate who identifies as a person with a disability will be included in the final interview process. To be considered under the Charles Jordan Standard, we will be asking applicants who meet the qualifications for this position to include information identifying their status as a minority, woman, and/or identification as an individual with a disability in the required equity statement.

Please see the https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/564587 for more information

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
• We have recently updated our veteran preference process. Starting March 3rd, 2025, if you made the eligible list and met the eligibility to receive veteran preference, you will no longer need to submit veteran documents for future recruitments. If you need to update or remove your veteran preference for a specific recruitment or from your master profile, please contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:
• Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflect your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter.
• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid, regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• Do not attach materials not requested.
• All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of July 7, 2025
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, is weighted 100%.
• Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of July 7, 2025
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): July & August 2025

• The hiring bureau will review applications, select candidates to interview, and conduct interviews.
• There are likely multiple rounds of interviews for this position.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: August 2025

Step 6: Start Date: September 2025
• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*

Additional Information

https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:

• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
• Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6300277

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