Battalion Chief
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**PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW PERTAINING TO THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS**
**DATES/TIMES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**The City of Los Banos is recruiting to fill two full time Shift Battalion Chief positions and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies that may occur within 12 months of the list establishment. The Fire Battalion Chief will act as the Shift Commander to ensure operational readiness for emergency response and perform emergency command and control functions; to plan organize and direct technical management and administrative work; and provide a highly complex staff assistance to the Fire Chief.
Selection Procedure: There will be a capped limit on qualifying applicants for this recruitment so applications will be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that only qualified applicants are taking up vacant slots. If you are NOT a qualified applicant you will be notified within forty-eight (48) hours of you applying. Be sure to include all required documents when submitting your application. City applications and resumes will be reviewed and those applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to continue to the examination process.
Exam Process:A limited number of candidates whose applications have been selected as the most qualified per the Fire Chief will be invited to participate in the following tentative scheduled for the last week of September and beyond.
- Written Examination: September 24th 2025
- Reference Materials:
- Fire Officers Handbook of Tactics. Norman J. PennWell Publishing Co. 5th Edition (2019)
- Incident Command ICS 420-1. Firescope California: Fire Service Field Operations Guide ICS 420-1. Incident Command System Publication (2022) Only chapters 14 21 and 22
- Incident Command ICS-500.Firescope California: Incident Command Publication (2024)
- Reference Materials:
- The Assessment Center is scheduled for October 1st 2025. City of Los Banos Human Resource Department will notify candidates of their actual appointment date time and location.
- Chiefs Interview: October 14th 2025
- Backgrounds and Medical: October 15th 2025
- Anticipated Start Date: November 1st 2025
Those candidates who successfully pass the assessment process will be placed on an employment eligibility list. The Fire Chief will have the rule of the list in selecting employees for additional interviews and for final selection for promotion.
Questions regarding the application process can be forwarded to Sara Blevins HR Analyst at and questions regarding the selection process can be forwarded to Fire Department staff at .Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary.
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
DEFINITION
To assist the Fire Chief in managing and directing the Fire Department; to plan organize and direct technical management and administrative work involved in commanding and coordinating fire emergency activities fire prevention and education apparatus maintenance fire inspection and investigation activities; and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Fire Chief.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Fire Chief. Exercises direct supervision over assigned sworn and non-sworn personnel.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Assist the Fire Chief in managing and directing the Fire Department.
- Assist in developing department goals and objectives; assist in the development of and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Plan organize and direct fire related activities including fire suppression fire investigations training fire inspections and basic life support operations.
- Develop and implement division work plans; assign work activities projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products methods and procedures.
- Plan organize and oversee the various Divisions of the department; i.e. Administration Training and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) etc.
- Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for equipment materials and supplies; monitor and control expenditures.
- Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as directed; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
- Maintain emergency equipment apparatus and facilities.
- Oversee and participate in fire suppression basic life support and first aid fire and fire investigations and fire inspection activities.
- Plan organize and implement department training for fire suppression heavy rescue operations driver operator and other fire related topics.
- Conduct commercial occupancy inspections on new and existing occupancies; plan check new commercial construction as it relates to fire related systems.
- Serve in the absence of the Fire Chief including leading and overseeing the volunteer fire services program.
- Represent the department to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
- Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
- Research prepare and present technical administrative and City Council Agenda reports; prepare written correspondence.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Serve as an Incident Commander or other command or support role on an incident.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Written Examination: September 24th 2025
Detailed Work Activities
Knowledge of:
- Principles practices methods and techniques of modern fire suppression and life safety activities.
- Operation maintenance and uses of firefighting apparatus and equipment.
- Modern fire prevention and investigation techniques.
- Modern hazardous material containment practices.
- Principles and practices of policy development and implementation.
- Principles and practices of leadership motivation team building and conflict resolution.
- Principles and practices of business correspondence and report writing.
- Pertinent local State and Federal rules regulations and laws.
- Principles and practices of budget development implementation and monitoring.
- Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
- Principles and practices of supervision training and personnel management.
- Modern office procedures methods and computer equipment.
Ability to:
- Organize direct and implement comprehensive fire suppression life safety and fire investigation and inspection programs.
- On a continuous basis analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve department related issues; remember various rules and procedures; and explain and interpret policy.
- On a continuous basis sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight 100 pounds of or less.
- Effectively operate all fire suppression equipment with Department.
- Develop and implement programs to meet the needs of the City and residents.
- Prepare and administer a budget.
- Supervise train and evaluate personnel.
- Remain calm and focused during emergency operations.
- Interpret and explain Department policies and procedures.
- Analyze problems identify alternative solutions project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
- Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties as well as those of a firefighter.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be age eighteen (18) by date of application.
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
- Associates degree from an accredited college or university in fire suppression or related field
- Possession of a valid California Class C driver license with Firefighter endorsement or Commercial Class A or B with endorsements.
- Possession of a current State of California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) card is required at time of application. A course completion certificate is NOT adequate.
- Possession of a valid California Firefighter I Certificate.
- Possession of a valid California Fire Officer Certificate
- Possession of a valid California Chief Officer Certificate or ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months following hire date.
- Possession of a valid HAZMAT Operations and Awareness Certificate.
- Possession of a HAZMAT Incident Commander Certificate within 6 months.
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible command and supervisory experience in an organized career fire department and two (2) years of experience at the rank of Fire Captain.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
