Fire Prevention Battalion Chief

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE); California (MO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE in Shasta County is seeking a Fire Prevention Battalion Chief to lead the Shasta-Trinity Unit, oversee fire prevention programs, and coordinate emergency response planning within the district. Facility: Shasta-Trinity Unit.

The permanent, full-time role requires medical clearance prior to hire, a valid driver's license, and an arduous fitness standard. Salary ranges from $6,882 to $8,930 per month, with in-office duties and no telework.

Qualifications

• Medical clearance prior to hire
• Valid driver's license required
• Must maintain arduous fitness standard

Job description

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 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.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-531686

Position #(s)

542-213-9723-017

Working Title

Fire Prevention Battalion Chief

Classification

BATTALION CHIEF

$6,882.00 - $8,930.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Shasta County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Facility

Shasta-Trinity Unit

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!

Department Website: https://www.joincalfire.com/

Job Description And Duties

For questions related to the duties of this position, please contact Assistant Chief Scott Corn by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

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

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, the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles is required.

Must maintain the arduous fitness standard in accordance with department policy.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Final Filing Date: 9/20/2026