Fire Battalion Chief, Sacramento County Airport Fire

Sacramento, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 127722 - 140814

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

11/19/25 12/3/25 (final)

The current Battalion Chief recruitment is for a 40-hour administrative position.

Under direction the Fire Battalion Chief Sacramento County Airport Fire supervises assigns reviews and participates in the work of staff responsible for controlling and extinguishing fires; rescuing persons endangered by aircraft crash and fire or structural fires; preventing fire by reducing or eliminating potential fire hazards; responding to and providing assistance for medical aid calls vehicle accidents and Hazmat incidents. While either providing supervision to multiple crews or acting as the Fire Marshall incumbents ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of supervision discipline leadership mentoring and training
Team dynamics and team building
Applicable federal state and local laws codes and regulations
Operational characteristics services and activities of assigned programs and functions
Office procedures methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing spreadsheets databases and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
English usage spelling grammar and punctuation
Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations pertaining to airport operations
Principles practices and procedures of aircraft rescue and firefighting operations
Principles of structural wildland and aircraft firefighting
Principles practices and procedures of fire prevention and fire investigation
Training standards necessary to comply with all federal state and local aircraft rescue and firefighting requirements
Operation of an airport aircraft rescue and firefighting training program
Operation and maintenance of SCAF equipment
Concepts components and procedures of the Incident Command System
Hazardous materials incident management/operations
Fire investigation procedures and techniques
Fire and life safety codes
Basic life support principles and techniques
Building construction techniques and practices
Operational characteristics and designs of fire protection systems sprinkler systems alarm systems elevators and other related systems

Ability to:

Select supervise train and evaluate staff
Plan organize and provide direction at an emergency scene
Plan coordinate assign and review the work of subordinate staff
Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
Develop and maintain cooperative effective working relationships with others
Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
Interpret and apply applicable federal state and local laws codes and regulations
Collect and compile a variety of data and information
Direct subordinates in firefighting or other emergency situations
Evaluate an aircraft fire and rescue situation and determine appropriate action
Operate communication equipment
Develop direct and conduct a SCAF training program
Prepare effective training aids
Develop implement and enforce federal state and local fire protection and prevention codes
Conduct emergency drills
Respond to fires and alarms and effectively perform fire suppression and rescue work
Conduct preliminary fact-finding inspections and investigations of fire scenes including evidence gathering
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records
Prepare clear and concise reports
Work safely under hazardous situations
Operate and maintain fire testing equipment i.e. foam testing defibrillators air monitoring meters radiological detectors etc.
Review and interpret maps diagrams and mechanical drawings
Review blueprints and construction plans to ensure adherence to applicable fire and life safety codes
Deal courteously and effectively with the general public

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer Certificate.

AND

Possession of a current and valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate issued by either the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or the California State Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)

AND

Possession of a valid California Class C driver license or higher with firefighter endorsement.

AND

Seven years of full-time paid experience as a firefighter in a state or municipal fire department fire district federal military Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) installation or equivalent agency with a minimum of three years as a Captain or an equivalent position.

Note: An Associates Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Fire Protection Fire Science or other field closely related to the intent of the class may substitute for up to two years of the required non-supervisory experience.

Note:A valid class A or B drivers license may substitute for the firefighter endorsement

Note: If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please clickhere or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602 Personnel Policies and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidates ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5 Social Security Number verification professional license/registration verification military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection obtaining such information the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement: A valid California Driver License Class C or higher with firefighter endorsement shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License and endorsement or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Incumbents must acquire and maintain an Air Operations Area driver permit issued by the Department of Airports within two (2) weeks of appointment. Failure to obtain or keep current the required permit may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Certificate Requirements: Incumbents must acquire and maintain a valid EMT certificate issued by the California State Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) within one year from the date of appointment. Incumbents must acquire and maintain accreditation as an EMT by the County of Sacramento within 90 days of state licensure or appointment to the class if state licensure has already been obtained at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or keep current the required certificate may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Incumbents in this class must complete acquire and maintain a California State Fire Training Company Officer Certification within one year from the date of appointment. Failure to obtain or keep current the required certificate may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Training Requirements: Incumbents in this class must complete an initial 40 hour Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting training program in accordance with FAR Part 139 within six months of appointment to the class and complete annual training in accordance with FAR 139.319 and Advisory Circular 150/5210-17 including other state and local requirements as a condition of continued employment.

Uniform Requirement: Incumbents are required to wear a designated uniform and personal protective equipment.

Special Access: Prior to appointment incumbents in this class must acquire and maintain an airport security badge allowing access to secure County airport locations. Failure to maintain an airport security badge may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to:

Physically perform the duties of this class while wearing personal protective equipment.
Demonstrate physical endurance agility strength and stamina in the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions.
Think and act quickly in emergencies.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbents to:

Work various shift overtime weekends holidays non-routine hours and be subject to on-call status 24 hours a day.
Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather.
Work at various locations within Sacramento County.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification issix(6)months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Clickhere to apply.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of See Resume or See Application or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment pertinent dates and concise descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question.
For many individuals it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire the candidates application and/or attachments will not be reviewed therefore a candidates responses to the questions should be accurate thorough detailed and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance level recency progression and quality of candidates education training and experience. The candidates application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore the candidates responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For information regarding County jobs:

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives backgrounds abilities and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency courage innovation and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process please contact our Disability Compliance Office at or CA Relay 711

Required Experience:

Chief

The PositionThis is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:11/19/25 12/3/25 (final)The current Battalion Chief recruitment is for a 40-hour administrative position.Under direction the Fire Battalion Chief Sacramento County Airport Fire supervises assigns reviews and partici...