Battalion Chief

This position is located in Morgan Hill, CA.

You will find additional information about the job in the **Duty Statement**.

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- BATTALION CHIEF

Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement

Position Details

**Job Code #**:

- JC-433217
- **Position #(s)**:

- 542-116-9723-603
- **Working Title**:
**Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordinator**

**Classification**:

- BATTALION CHIEF
$5,739.00 - $7,447.00
- **# of Positions**:

- 1
- **Work Location**:

- Santa Clara County
- **Telework**:

- In Office
- **Job Type**:

- Permanent, Full Time
- **Facility**:

- Santa Clara Unit
- Department Information
- The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.
- When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE
- 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.
- Must maintain EMS Certification commensurate with oversight of Advanced Lift Support personnel.
- Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 6/1/2024
- **Who May Apply**
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
- **How To Apply**
- **Address for Mailing Application Packages**
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
-Attn: CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring
-135 Ridgway Avenue
-Santa Rosa, CA 95401

**Address for Drop-Off Application Packages**
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
-CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring
-135 Ridgway Avenue
-Santa Rosa, CA 95401
-08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

**Required Application Package Documents**
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Other - Copy of the front and back of your valid Driver’s License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

**Benefits**:

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$5739 - $7447 Base Salary (paid every month)
$2851 - $3699 Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)
$105,931 - $137,451 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.

Contact Information

**Hiring Unit Contact**:
David Koski
(707) 576-2915

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

**EEO Contact**:
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
- (916) 767-83