BATTALION CHIEF

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Job summary

State of California's CAL FIRE is seeking a Battalion Chief - Law Enforcement in St. Helena for a 12-month limited-term assignment.

The role oversees firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical operations, ensuring compliance with POST certification, medical clearance, and respiratory protection requirements while coordinating with deputies and staff to safeguard lives and property. The position offers a base monthly salary of 6,882 to 8,930 dollars, plus extended duty week

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: Battalion Chief.

Job description

Job Posting: Battalion Chief - Law Enforcement

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-533912

$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: 10/10/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

For questions related to the duties of this position, please contact Deputy Chief Russell Westat [phone].

This position is located in St. Helena.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

St. Helena

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

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, 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 license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles is required.

This position requires POST certification upon appointment.

Benefits

• $6,882 - $8,930 Base Salary (paid every month)
• $2,281 - $3,035 Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)
• $112,237 – $146,615 Annual Compensation
• Medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Contact Information

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.