BATTALION CHIEF

Battalion Chief•Emergency Command Center Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-518024

•Battalion Chief•Emergency Command Center

BATTALION CHIEF

$6,882.00•$8,930.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

5/22/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Administrative Officer Valerie Watts by phone at (831) 254-1702 or by email at Valerie.

Watts@fire.ca.gov. This position is located in Felton, 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. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

BATTALION CHIEF

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-518024

Position #(s): 542-117-9723-005

Working Title:

Battalion Chief•Emergency Command Center

Classification:

BATTALION CHIEF

$6,882.00•$8,930.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Santa Cruz County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

San Mateo-Santa Cruz 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, the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles is required. Must maintain the arduous fitness standard in accordance with department policy. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

5/22/2026