Battalion Chief - Suppression

About the role

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.

Position details

• Working title: Battalion Chief - Suppression
• Classification: BATTALION CHIEF
• Salary: $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)
• Number of positions: 1
• Work location: Shasta County
• Telework: In Office
• Job type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: Shasta-Trinity Unit

Special requirements

• Medical Clearance required prior to being hired
• Incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Must be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. Clearance includes comprehensive medical evaluation including review of medical history, 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 required prior to appointment
• Must maintain the arduous fitness standard in accordance with department policy

Application information

Final Filing Date: 9/4/2026

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).

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Address for Mailing Application Packages:
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring
Attn: 542-213-9723-004
135 Ridgway Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages:
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring
Attn: 542-213-9723-004
135 Ridgway Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required application documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position
• Resume is required and must be included
• Other - Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). This form may be found at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9
• Other - Copy of the front and back of your valid Driver's License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles

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.

For questions related to the duties of this position, please contact Assistant Chief Steve Chapman by phone at (530) 448-2411 or by email at steve.chapman@fire.ca.gov.

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