Division Chief (Fire District) (County Promotional)

Job Description

The Job

**This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County Fire Protection District employees who have completed probation and have attained regular status.**


San Bernardino County Fire Protection District seeks strong, forward-thinking leaders in the fire service to fill key positions in the Fire Executive Team to assist in guiding the future direction of the district while continuing to ensure the safety of the County’s residents and visitors.

The Fire District is recruiting for Division Chief. Fire Division Chiefs report to a Deputy Fire Chief or an Assistant Fire Chief and are responsible for administrative and managerial oversight for one of the department’s functional divisions, such as: Administration, Training and Safety, Emergency Medical Services, Wildland and Aviation, Emergency Management, or Volunteer Forces. Fire Division Chiefs serve as the County-Wide Duty Chief and may also provide Battalion coverage while Battalion Chiefs take leave or are on fire assignments.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Special Districts & Fire District Compensation Plan.
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

Desired Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

This position requires progressively responsible management fire command experience, preferably in a mid to large size all risk fire protection agency, with a minimum of o ne year as a Fire Battalion Chief or higher , at time of appointment*. ( *Applications will be accepted from candidates who have less than the required experience, but who will attain such experience prior to appointment.)

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• An Associate's degree or equivalent coursework [sixty (60) semester (90 quarter)] units in fire science, public/business administration, or related field is required, while a Bachelor's degree is desired.
• State Fire Officer, Chief Fire Officer, or Executive Chief Fire Officer Certification issued by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal, or equivalent national certification is required.
• California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) qualifications are desired.

Selection Process

This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

Application Procedure
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting:

• Compelling cover letter

• Comprehensive resume

• Three (3) professional references

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established and a reference release form is completed.

Questions regarding this position or status should be addressed to:

Araceli Zaragoza at araceli.zaragoza@hr.sbcounty.gov

Exempt Unit-Group C

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific