THE POSITION
The City of Santa Barbara Fire Departmentis seeking a motivated and collaborative Fire Battalion Chief that can demonstrate a strong work ethic and leadership abilities. Under administrative direction, this position manages and coordinates the activities and operations of a fire suppression shift in providing fire safety services. This position will plan and coordinate fire operations, programs, and activities coordinate assigned activities with other Fire divisions, outside agencies, and the general public. Incumbents will provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Fire Chief and perform other related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Fire Battalion Chief is a sworn division management position that has broad responsibility for the planning, staffing and deployment of fire suppression resources in order to prevent, control, and extinguish fires and respond to medical emergencies and hazardous spills. The Fire Battalion Chief is distinguished from the Fire Captain by its greater scope of supervision, budgeting authority, incident command authority, and administrative responsibilities. The Fire Battalion Chief is distinguished from the Fire Marshal, whose accountabilities are centered upon fire prevention planning and investigations, and the Deputy Fire Chief, who serves as second in command for department-wide fire training, planning, and suppression operations.
BENEFITS
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Knowledge of:

• Modern and complex principles and practices of fire suppression and prevention.
• Principles of fire behavior, tactics and control.
• Principles of municipal budget preparation and control.
• Principles and procedures of emergency management and incident command systems.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws fire safety codes and regulations.

Ability to:

• Manage and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional and technical personnel.
• Select, train, supervise, coordinate and evaluate the work of staff.
• Provide leadership and decision making during major emergencies.
• Interpret and explain City Fire Department policies and procedures.
• Research, analyze and evaluate new program techniques, methods and procedures.
• Prepare clear and concise and complete reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of City and other government officials, community groups and the general public.

Skills:

• Operate computer hardware and use information systems and related word processing, database, and spreadsheet software programs; operate a calculator.
• Operate a motor vehicle.

 License, Certificate and/or Other Requirements:
A valid Class B California Driver's License, a designated by the position assignment, an acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance under the City's policy. Ability to work on extended shifts and respond to emergency calls.
Candidates who are Acting Battalion Chief certified by the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department must submit an online city application, with an attached cover letter and resume. Only applications, cover letters, and resumes of employees who are Acting Battalion Chief certified will be accepted and eligible to continue in the promotional process.
 
It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess which qualifies you for this position. All applications will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Be sure to be thorough in your responses. Statements such as “See application”, “Extensive Experience”, or "See Resume" are not an acceptable substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.
 
The selection process will consist of the following:

• Written Exercise / Presentation 
• Oral Panel Interview

The above are tentatively scheduled for the week of May 13th, 2024. The successful candidate's employment history will be thoroughly evaluated prior to appointment. 
 
Eligible candidates will be invited to a Final Interview with the Fire Chief’s which is tentatively scheduled for the week of May 20th, 2024.There are currently two (2) vacancies within the Fire Department.
 
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email and spam regularly throughout the recruitment process. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
 
CANDIDATES WHO ARE ACTING BATTALION CHIEF CERTIFIED BY THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA FIRE DEPARTMENT MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION BY 5:30 PM ON MONDAY APRIL 29, 2024. ONLY APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES OF EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ACTING BATTALION CHIEF CERTIFIED WILL BE ACCEPTED.