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  • Battalion Chief - Utility Fire Mitigation

  • California State Jobs
  • Washington, DC 20022 United States View Map
Job Title

• This is a 12-month limited-term position that may be extended to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent. Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a recruitment questionnaire.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

To be eligible for consideration, you must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on a current certified list;
  • Eligible to transfer;
  • Eligible to reinstate.

Applicants that successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list. Obtaining list eligibility does not guarantee employment. Those interested in obtaining employment must apply and compete through the State recruitment process.

For questions about the exam process, job application process, or about career opportunities with CAL FIRE, email our Recruitment Unit at CALFIRErecruitment@fire.ca.gov or call (916) 894-9585.

Job Title

• This is a 12-month limited-term position that may be extended to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent. Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a recruitment questionnaire.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

To be eligible for consideration, you must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on a current certified list;
  • Eligible to transfer;
  • Eligible to reinstate.

Applicants that successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list. Obtaining list eligibility does not guarantee employment. Those interested in obtaining employment must apply and compete through the State recruitment process.

For questions about the exam process, job application process, or about career opportunities with CAL FIRE, email our Recruitment Unit at CALFIRErecruitment@fire.ca.gov or call (916) 894-9585.

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