BATTALION CHIEF

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, CAL FIRE, is seeking a Battalion Chief for the Yucaipa, California region. The position is permanent, full-time, in-office with a monthly salary range of $6,882 to $8,930, and a total annual compensation up to about $146,615 including extended duty pay.

Applicants will be reviewed by resume and must meet the minimum requirements. The role includes responsibilities in emergency incident response and adherence to safety policies.

Skills

BATTALION CHIEF

Job description

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.

This position is located in Yucaipa, CA.

Candidate may be selected by resume review.

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

Working Conditions

Maintains the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with Department policy. The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). As such Cal/OSHA requires the incumbent to be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. The Unit expects a two-year commitment for all permanent assignments before granting transfer eligibility. May be required to work nights, weekends or holidays in support of emergency incidents.

Minimum Requirements

• BATTALION CHIEF

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Yucaipa, CA. Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, 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!

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Compensation

$6,882.00 - $8,930.00 per Month

$2,281.00 - $3,035.00 Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)

$112,237.00 - $146,615.00 Annual Compensation

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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
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California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Bargaining Unit 08 Consideration

The Bargaining Unit 8 Memorandum of Understanding regarding Voluntary In-Class Transfer Policy (Inter-Unit) (Section 9.2) will be followed. Transfers may require a two-year commitment.

Required Documentation

We will accept all standard required documents for this position. (We highlight key items: State Application (STD. 678), Resume, and Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). References to specific forms are available at the applicable websites).

Equal Opportunity

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. 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.