Fire Battalion Chief Department Promotional
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Job Location:
Bakersfield, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 8639 - 10325
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Information
- This is aDepartment Promotional Examination and is open only to eligible employees of the Kern County Fire Departmentwho have permanent status in the classified service and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.
Examination Schedule:- Written Exam: qualified candidates will be notified at least five days prior to the examination
Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicants knowledge of the principles and practices of fire prevention and suppression; the use and maintenance of firefighting equipment and apparatus; departmental rules and regulations; county geography fire hazards and fire-fighting resources such as personnel equipment water supply communications; and first aid.Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled dates/times/locations without exception.Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:Three (3) years of experience as a Fire Captain in the Kern County Fire Department AND possession of a valid Kern County Fire Department Battalion Chief Verification of Eligibility.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Drivers License.Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your applicationby the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach materials to your application you may e-mail a copy to
Full job description:Fire Battalion Chief About Kern County
- Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.To learn more about Kern County click here or follow us:Growth MindsetWe always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
- Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which appointments will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern Countys recruitment process please see our FAQ page.Kern County is ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Mold Remediation
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Basic Math
- Host/Hostess Experience
- Restoration
- Restoration Industry Experience
- Water Damage Restoration
- Emergency Management
- Auto Restoration
- Fire Restoration
- Financial Report Interpretation
