Division Chief - North Operations

Job Description and Duties

For questions related to the duties of this position, please contact Deputy Chief of Operations Ryan Woessner by phone at Show phone number or by email at  View email address on calcareers.ca.gov . 

This position is located in Nevada City, CA.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The incumbent typically is required to perform psychologically stressful and/or physically demanding duties consistent with firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical response, including working in isolated areas, walking or running on uneven, rough terrain, and remaining on duty 24 hours or longer without a break while performing these duties.

May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays to complete duties.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).  The use of such equipment may place a physiological burden on the incumbent that varies with the type of equipment used, the job and workplace conditions in which the equipment is used, and the medical status of the incumbent.  As such, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment.  This clearance process consists of a comprehensive medical evaluation, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill test.

• Possession of a valid Driver's License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles is required.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the  CalHR website and the  CalPERS website.

Additional Information

Please include the position number 542-216-1039-003 on your STD 678. 

Candidate may be selected by resume review. 
Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a recruitment questionnaire, located at: 

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299).  This form may be found at:
• Other - Copy of the front and back of your valid Driver’s License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.