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Fire Division Chief - Department Promotional - Fire
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Amended: 03/02/26This 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: Oral Examination (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam. 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 date(s)/time(s)/location(s) without exception. Minimum Qualifications /Employment Standards: One year of experience as a Fire Battalion Chief in the Kern County Fire Department. Supplemental training in fire sciences, public administration, and experience in fire prevention, training, and administration is desirable. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License.Full job description for: Fire Division Chief
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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 MindsetWe 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.
Amended: 03/02/26This 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: Oral Examination (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam. 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 date(s)/time(s)/location(s) without exception. Minimum Qualifications /Employment Standards: One year of experience as a Fire Battalion Chief in the Kern County Fire Department. Supplemental training in fire sciences, public administration, and experience in fire prevention, training, and administration is desirable. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License.Full job description for: Fire Division Chief
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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 MindsetWe 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.
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