South Division Battalion Chief

Job Description and Duties

For questions related to the duties of this position, please contact Division Chief Brian Ham at View phone number on us.fitly.work

This position is located in Napa.

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.

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, 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 including a review of the incumbent's medical history, a complete physical examination, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill test.

Possession of a valid driver 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.

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$6882 - $8930 Base Salary (paid every month)

$2281 - $3035 Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)

$112,237 – $146,615 Annual Compensation

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Bargaining Unit 08 Considerations

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 license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

• Statement of Qualifications -

  This SOQ is required to elicit information regarding each applicant’s interest and experience in relation to this position. The completed SOQ should not be more than two typed pages, using 12-point font size. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to this SOQ requirement.

  The SOQ should focus on the reason(s) you are interested in this position and how your education and experience make you a competitive candidate.

  1. How does your education, training and experience qualify you for this position?