Employment Opportunities
Our mission is to protect people, property, and the environment, and professionally and compassionately serve the community. The Tacoma Fire Department was formed in 1880 and continues to evolve as a progressive and responsive public safety organization. If you care about our City and are interested in joining our team, you can learn more about what it takes on this page.
Current Job Openings
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The Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Business Services Manager to oversee and lead all financial operations for the department. This position plays a critical role in ensuring sound fiscal management, operational efficiency, and high-quality customer service across all TFD finance and billing functions.
In this role, the incumbent serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor, exercising independent judgment to solve complex problems, and analyze financial and operational data. The position requires the ability to prepare, interpret, and present reports, analyses, and recommendations to executive leadership and governing bodies. Success in this role depends on the ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization and to deliver exceptional service to both internal and external customers.This Business Services Manager provides caring, supportive, and effective leadership to the finance team, helping staff prioritize workloads, meet deadlines, and balance ongoing responsibilities with emerging assignments. In addition to supervising and coordinating the work of others, the manager independently completes assigned projects and ensures all responsibilities are fulfilled accurately and on time.
This position will have an option for a flex schedule and to telework for a portion of the week, so must have a functional space in their home for computer equipment, including a space to protect patient information related to billing services.
Hourly Rate: $63.10 – $88.85; Annual Salary: $131,248.00 – $184,808.00
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Tacoma Fire Department Minimum Job Requirements
You must meet the following criteria to be eligible for employment with the Tacoma Fire Department:
- 18 years of age at the time of application
- Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License at the time of appointment
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
- A non-smoker/tobacco user within the last two years
Applicants must pass all portions of the selection process, which includes:
- Written examination
- Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT)
- Oral examination
- Medical examination
- Background check including driving record, criminal history, credit history
Applicants must pass all portions of the selection process, which includes a background check and the following: written, physical abilities test, oral interview, and a medical physical.
Who Should Apply?
We seek disciplined individuals who want to serve their community and are drawn to challenges.
The Tacoma Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability status, and/or veteran status. We are made up of a highly skilled, diverse workforce. The Tacoma Fire Department values our members’ uniqueness and diversity. We believe our strength lies in our ability to reflect the community we serve.
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