Fire Chief Recruitment
PRESS RELEASE
Kittitas County Fire District 7 is excited to announce the recruitment of a new fire chief. Please see the flyer below for more details.
How to Apply:
Please send a letter of interest and resume to: Chief Administrative Officer/District Secretary Eryn Micallef
Kittitas County Fire District 7:
31 Firehouse Road Cle Elum, Washington 98922 or accounting@kcfd7.com
If you wish to remain a confidential applicant for the first screening of the candidate letter/resume, please indicate such in your letter.
Finalists for the Fire Chief position screened from the letter/resume submission will be asked to submit a formal application; the process for the finalist(s) will be public and candidates may be expected to participate in public assessments or events.
The District’s Hiring Committee will conduct a multi-phased screening process that may include follow up written assessments (such as a leadership questionnaire), technical assessment center, telephone or Zoom interviews, community forums, and/or site visits to the District.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS UPDATED 2/8/24
The District has a desire to fill the open Fire Chief Position within 90-days. The letter of interest/ resume is due by 1700 hours on February 29, 2024.
The Commissioners will review applications and narrow the candidate list at a Special Meeting on February 29th at 1800 hours. Panel interviews will be held at the end of March, with a preferred candidate named in the beginning of April after Commissioner interviews held in a Special Meeting. The Commissioners hope to offer a starting date on or about May 1st .