Battalion Chief

Battalion Chief

American Canyon Fire Protection District is accepting applications for Battalion Chief. This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. Interested applicants must submit an online application. No paper applications will be accepted. Salary: $164,297 - $190,194 annually (includes FLSA pay) Plus Applicable Incentive Pay Opening Date: September 11, 2026 - Closing Date: October 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. In addition to completing the online application, applicants are required to respond to five written response questions. Responses must be emailed to Martha Banuelos at View email address on click.appcast.io by the application deadline. Please attach a current resume to the application. An Assessment Center is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026. Final candidates will be invited to a Chief's Interview on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

Under general direction, plans, directs, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the daily Fire District activities on an assigned shift basis; performs supervisory and technical work in fire suppression and prevention, emergency rescue, training and command fire department operations in the absence of the Assistant Chief and Fire Chief; assumes responsibility for managing designated areas of specialization, such as hazardous materials, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), Water Rescue, Community Risk Reduction, disaster planning and coordination, training, facility/ equipment/ vehicle maintenance program, reserve program, etc. and provides technical assistance and advice to higher level management personnel.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a mid-management public safety classification of the Fire District. Incumbents are expected to exercise considerable independent judgment in developing and managing functions and programs for which they are assigned responsibility. This classification is distinguished from the class of Fire Captain in that the latter is a first-line supervisory classification, with responsibility for a single company. The Battalion Chief works under the direction of the Assistant Fire Chief and is responsible for the direction and provides overall management of an assigned shift for the Fire District. The Battalion Chief may oversee specific District programs.

Supervision Exercised and Received: General direction is provided by the Assistant Chief. Responsibilities include the direct supervision of assigned shift Fire Captains and indirect supervision over lower-level fire department personnel.

Examples of Duties (may include but not limited to): Attend and participate in professional group meetings. Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire suppression, rescue and prevention, pre-hospital care of the sick and injured, personnel management and supervision, public fire/life safety, and other technical fields Develop and mentor subordinates preparing for succession planning. Develop and maintain relationships with surrounding agencies. Attend Fire Board meeting while on duty when possible. Schedule and supervise companies assigned the day-to-day work of District personnel in a wide variety of departmental activities including training, fire prevention inspections, equipment checks and station and grounds maintenance. Act as the incident commander at emergency scenes, prepare follow-up incident reports and investigation as required. Prepare various administrative reports and maintain records related to daily incidents, engine company training, fire prevention inspection and equipment and ground maintenance. May assume responsibility of the overall operation of the department during the absence of the Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Chief when assigned. Participate in organizational and tactical planning and development as a member of the District's management team. Assume responsibility for managing designated areas of specialization, such as hazardous materials response, community risk reduction, training, fleet and facility maintenance program, reserve program, etc. Assist in the preparation of the annual District budget in assigned area of responsibility. Ensures adequate investigations of fires and other incidents. Assist in the enforcement of fire codes and ordinances. Supervise companies assigned to conduct testing of District apparatus and the testing and maintenance of the District's hose, apparatus and ladder testing programs. Supervise and conduct testing of District's probationary employees. Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for various divisions in the Fire District; Represent the District in the community and at professional meetings as required. Assist in coordinating Fire District activities with outside agencies, City departments and divisions. Act as the Fire District liaison to American Canyon Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) when assigned. Maintain a competent and motivated work force, with emphasis on first-line supervisors, through work assignments, performance evaluation, counseling, training, and disciplinary action. Perform other duties as assigned.