Fire Battalion Chief

Under limited direction, plans, organizes, and manages technical work involved in commanding and coordinating fire suppression, prevention, and emergency activities; performs professional administrative and managerial duties involved in the operations of the Fire Department; assumes command of the department in the absence of the Fire Chief; and performs related duties as assigned.

The classification of Battalion Chief is a management-level sworn classification populated with multiple incumbents. A Fire Battalion Chief serves as the highest-ranking officer on-duty on a 24-hour basis and is responsible for administering the day-to-day activities and operations of the Fire Department within an assigned shift. Incumbents may have direct oversight over the Fire Departments scheduling, safety and personnel, training, emergency medical services, logistics, disaster preparedness, and serve as Incident Commander.

Essential duties include: Responds to emergency incidents, deploys personnel and equipment, and when applicable assumes command of an emergency in the absence of the Fire Chief. Prepares written and oral reports and technical documents relating to emergency calls, fire protection services, fire department operations and new procedures. Assists the Fire Chief in planning and budgeting and proposes recommendations for improvements. Plans, coordinates and implements training programs for Fire Department staff, covering all facets of modern fire service operations, emergency medical services, and specialized rescue. Administers overall operations of all fire suppression personnel, paramedic personnel, and fire stations on an assigned shift. Monitors, supervises, and evaluates assigned personnel while providing mentoring, coaching and professional development opportunities. Ensures the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards of fire management programs and systems. Functions as a Shift Commander performs technical work in commanding and coordinating emergency and non-emergency calls. Handles grievances from officers and firefighters, maintains departmental discipline and the conduct and general behavior of personnel. Represents the city at local and regional meetings, interacts with other agencies and coordinates interagency programs.

Benefits include: Members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). In accordance with the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), the City of Selma will offer the following retirement benefit (2.7% at 57) to new PERS members beginning January 1, 2013 with three (3) years final compensation. Existing PERS members with no break in service will receive the 2.0% at 50 formula with three (3) years final compensation. City pays a portion of the employee and dependent coverage costs of group medical, dental and vision insurance. Life insurance - $100,000 per employee. Short and long term disability insurance. 12 working days vacation per year. Additional days based on years of service. 12 days sick leave per year. 16 holidays annually: 13 city observed holidays, two floating holidays plus one birthday credit. Flexible benefit program - IRS Section 125 Plan. Deferred compensation plan - 457 Plans available.

Requirements: Six (6) years of full-time progressively responsible firefighting experience including at least two (2) years at a level higher than or equal to the City of Selma class of Fire Captain; Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate degree (Associate degree in Fire Science, Fire Technology, Fire Administration, or related field highly desirable); Valid Class C California Driver's License with a Firefighter's endorsement and satisfactory driving record; Valid Healthcare Provider CPR certification; Ability to obtain valid CCEMSA EMT Certification or Paramedic License within thirty (30) days of appointment; Company Officer certificate from the California State Fire Marshal at time of appointment; Ability to obtain Chief Fire Officer certificate from the California State Fire Marshal within twenty-four (24) months of appointment; Fire and Emergency Services Instructor (FESI) I Certification from the California State Fire Marshal highly desirable

Salary: $139,179.60 - $177,632.36 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-11-12