Kern County
Fire Battalion Chief - Department Promotional
Kern County, Bakersfield, California, United States, 93399
This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open only to eligible employees of the Kern County Fire Department who have permanent status in the classified service and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.
Examination Schedule
Written Exam : qualified candidates will be notified at least five days prior to the examination
Written Exam
(Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of the principles and practices of fire prevention and suppression; the use and maintenance of firefighting equipment and apparatus; departmental rules and regulations; county geography, fire hazards and fire-fighting resources, such as personnel, equipment, water supply, communications; and first aid.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled dates/times/locations without exception.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
Three (3) years of experience as a Fire Captain in the Kern County Fire Department AND possession of a valid Kern County Fire Department Battalion Chief Verification of Eligibility.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach materials to your application, you may e-mail a copy to ramirezc@kerncounty.com
Fire Battalion Chief
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which appointments will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Services Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
Kern County is ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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Examination Schedule
Written Exam : qualified candidates will be notified at least five days prior to the examination
Written Exam
(Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of the principles and practices of fire prevention and suppression; the use and maintenance of firefighting equipment and apparatus; departmental rules and regulations; county geography, fire hazards and fire-fighting resources, such as personnel, equipment, water supply, communications; and first aid.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled dates/times/locations without exception.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
Three (3) years of experience as a Fire Captain in the Kern County Fire Department AND possession of a valid Kern County Fire Department Battalion Chief Verification of Eligibility.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach materials to your application, you may e-mail a copy to ramirezc@kerncounty.com
Fire Battalion Chief
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which appointments will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Services Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
Kern County is ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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