The primary responsibility of this assignment is to manage and administer the affairs of the Battalion on a given platoon, which includes supervision and direction of the Station Commanders and the following:

• Responding to emergencies as dispatched, and when arriving as the first Chief Officer on scene, assumes command until relieved.

• Assuring that Station Commanders develop and maintain a high level of discipline and performance.

• Conducting pre-fire planning inspections of occupancies in the battalion district; supervising the fire station fire prevention program.

• Familiarity with the battalion district regarding the location of hydrants, mains, reservoirs, streets, etc.

• Initiating and participating in meetings with civic and business organizations, and otherwise actively promoting good public and community relations.

• Evaluating and recommending emergency procedures for specialized fire problems in the Battalion.

• Coordinating the physical fitness program in the battalion

* REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE - REFER TO CURRENT JOB BULLETIN

• Four years of full time experience as a Fire Captain and an associate’s degree from an accredited college or possession of a California State Fire Training (CSFT) Chief Fire Officer certificate or CSFT Chief Officer certificate

or

• Twelve years of experience as a Fire Captain I

or

• Six years of full time experience as a Fire Captain, which must include time in rank as a Fire Captain II by close of filing. 

 * PROCESS SUBJECT TO CHANGE - REFER TO CURRENT JOB BULLETIN

After meeting minimum qualifications, candidates will be scheduled for the following:

• Multiple Choice Test

  • 20% of overall score 

• Essay Test

  • 40% of overall score 

  • The Essay Test may evaluate the following competencies: Judgment and Decision Making, Analytical Ability, Safety Focus, Written Communication, Leadership and other necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Candidates may anticipate that personal computers (PCs) will be made available to type their essay responses.

• Interview 

  • 40% of overall score 

  • The Interview may evaluate the following competencies: Judgment and Decision Making, Safety Focus, Oral Communication, Leadership and other necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.