Battalion Chief - INTERNAL
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Management
Moraga-Orinda Fire District is accepting applications for the position of:
BATTALION CHIEFOpen to current Moraga Orinda Fire District employees only
FINAL FILING DEADLINE:
Thursday, December 3, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
The Assessment Center is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2026
The eligibility list resulting from this recruitment process will remain active for two years from the date it is established
THE POSITIONThe Battalion Chief is a multiple-position classification and works under the general direction of the Fire Chief. This is a management position and must be able to work flexible hours and flexible work schedules.
The Battalion Chief is responsible for the basic instruction of a wide variety of fire service related topics. Incumbents are divisional supervisors, who enforce the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the district. They lead and manage personnel on an assigned platoon, and direct the activities of subordinates at fires, other emergencies, emergency medical calls, fire prevention, and training activities. During the course of their duties, Battalion Chiefs will be required to assume command of major emergency incidents and to serve as incident commander or other qualified Ics function.
They are responsible for the morale, daily schedule, work activities, and discipline of their platoon and/or division.
The Battalion Chief may be assigned to a shift, where he/she will coordinate the scheduling and oversee the daily activities of that shift. In this process the Battalion Chief will oversee the training, motivation and evaluation of personnel assigned to that platoon.
The Battalion Chief also may be assigned to plan, organize, and coordinate the operations of a division of the Fire District. These divisions include 'Operations', 'Support Services', 'Emergency Medical Services', and 'Training'; including the coordination of appropriate committees and on-going program management.
A broad range of administrative tasks will be performed in this position including, but not limited to: assist in the development and implementation of District goals, objectives, and policies; budget preparation; assist with developing policies and new programs; write reports, interact with the Board of Directors; conduct safety training and accident investigations; conduct performance evaluations, attend training; maintain effective public relations and evaluate community needs.
TOQUALIFY
, possess, at a minimum, an Associate's Degree (any major) or an equivalent degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
:
- California Chief Officer Certification (retired 12-31-16); or
- Possess all course completion certificates for California Chief Fire Officer Certification (2020):
- Chief Fire Officer 3A
- Chief Fire Officer 3B
- Chief Fire Officer 3C
- Chief Fire Officer 3D
- ICS-300
- Possess the following certifications:
- I-400
- S-404
- S-330AR
The selection process will consist of the following elements:
- Writing Assignment (weighted 20%)
- Structured Oral Interview (weighted 20%)
- In-Basket Exercise (weighted 20%)
- Tactical Simulations* (weighted 40%)
* Dynamic & Static
All candidates participating in the testing process must participate in all components of the assessment center. The dimensions of the assessment center are as follows:
- The writing assignment will evaluate: comprehension skills; letter, essay or memorandum structure, design, planning, organizing, presentation skills, and completion; note taking abilities; ability to write in…
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