What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Chief position at City of Bakersfield, CA?
Description
THE POSITION:
Under administrative direction, of the City Manager, directs all the activities of the Fire Department. Work involves planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating activities of the City’s comprehensive fire services and fire related programs, including administrative and fire command responsibilities, and performs other work as required.
Representative Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted only for those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application, supplemental questionnaire, and resume that they possess the minimum qualifications which include:
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Fire Science, or related field; AND
- Five (5) years of management experience in fire services; OR
- Three (3) years of broad and increasingly responsible supervisory experience, demonstrated in assignments other than suppression, and two (2) years in a fire management position.
- Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver's license.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Possession of a California State Chief Officer Certificate OR current equivalent Chief Fire Officer Certificate.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE: Must be adept in both addressing and engaging the public; must be strong in building community relations and performing outreach to a variety of public groups and citizens alike.
OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: As listed in the full link above.
Examination (Weighted: 100%)
Week of May 5th, 2025 (Tentative): The exam will be announced but may include one or more of the following: written exam; performance exam; oral exam; evaluation of education, training, experience or other qualifications as shown by the application, or by other information submitted, or by the record; questionnaires submitted to references; or any other appropriate measure of fitness. **NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on the face of the application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, supplemental questionnaire, and resume; otherwise, the application may be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the COMPLETED application.
