2026 Billerica Fire Chief Sole AC w/In Title
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Open Competitive Sole Assessment Center for the position of Fire Chief for the Billerica Fire Department, applicants must have at least five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in a management title within a fire force on the date of the examination. Candidates may substitute up to three years of experience with a degree in the following fields: Biochemical Science, Business Administration, Business Management, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Emergency Management, Executive/Organizational Leadership, Engineering (Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Construction, Fire Prevention Engineering), Fire Administration, Fire Safety, Fire Science, Fire Service, Homeland Security/Security and Intelligence Studies, Nursing, Occupational Safety, Paramedic Medicine, Public Administration, Psychology, Social Work. For a Bachelor’s degree or are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program, one year of education is equal to six months of experience. One year of education equals 30 semester hours. For a Master’s degree or higher or are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree or higher program, one year of education is equal to eight months of experience. One year of education equals 30 semester hours.
Essential Duties
Pursuant to the provisions ofMGL Ch. 31, Section 22, individuals may apply to receive credit for employment or experience in the position title of Fire Chief. Credit will only be accepted if time worked is in a permanent, provisional or temporary after certification status. If you believe you are eligible for this credit, you must claim this credit in the application. All claims must be verified by supporting documentation, which must provide specific details of any experience you have in the position title of Fire Chief, including dates of service and, if part time, total number of hours worked. The supporting documentation must be on original letterhead with a signature from the appointing authority where the experience occurred or on the Employment Verification Form for Sole Assessment Center. Please note, credit for employment or experience is applicable only to individuals who achieve a passing score on the Assessment Center and cannot be added to a failing examination score. Supporting documentation needs to be submitted within seven days after the Assessment Center date by email to civilservice@mass.gov or attached to your application.
Assessment Center
The assessment center will be conducted by a third-party vendor chosen by the delegation administrator. The assessment center will be designed to test, where practicable, the knowledge, skills, and abilities that have been established as qualifications for the position.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you need reasonable accommodations due to a documented impairment, or medical condition, you must make a request with the delegation administrator or their designee. All requests will be reviewed and approved by the delegation administrator or their designee.