Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District — Moraga, CA
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Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District in Moraga, California is hiring for Battalion Chief - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY. The posted pay is $231,156–$254,868 a year. Applications close December 3, 2026 — 45 days from now. Stated requirements: Written exam (required); Associate's degree (required). This is an internal promotional posting.
Among 117 current California postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 100% of them; the median among them is $95,294/yr.
Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District is a career department with 5 stations. Pension: local_municipal.
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
| Who can apply | Internal only |
| Written exam | Required |
| Associate's degree | Required |
Moraga-Orinda Fire District is accepting applications for the position of:
BATTALION CHIEF ** **
*Open to current Moraga Orinda Fire District employees only*
FINAL FILING DEADLINE: Thursday, December 3, 2026 _ @ 5:00 p.m._
To submit an application for this excellent opportunity, please click, "apply" above
Please attach a resume to your employment application
The Assessment Center is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2026
The eligibility list resulting from this recruitment process will remain active for two years from the date it is established ## Examples of Duties THE POSITION The Battalion Chief is a multiple-position classification and works under the general direction of the Fire Chief. This is a management position and must be able to work flexible hours and flexible work schedules. The Battalion Chief is responsible for the basic instruction of a wide variety of fire service related topics. Incumbents are divisional supervisors, who enforce the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the district. They lead and manage personnel on an assigned platoon, and direct the activities of subordinates at fires, other emergencies, emergency medical calls, fire prevention, and training activities. During the course of their duties, Battalion Chiefs will be required to assume command of major emergency incidents and to serve as incident commander or other qualified ICS function. They are responsible for the morale, daily schedule, work activities, and discipline of their platoon and/or division. The Battalion Chief may be assigned to a shift, where he/she will coordinate the scheduling and oversee the daily activities of that shift. In this process the Battalion Chief will oversee the training, motivation and evaluation of personnel assigned to that platoon. The Battalion Chief also may be assigned to plan, organize, and coordinate the operations of a division of the Fire District. These divisions include ‘Operations’, ‘Support Services’, ‘Emergency Medical Services’, and ‘Training’; including the coordination of appropriate committees and on-going program management. A broad range of administrative tasks will be performed in this position including, but not limited to: assist in the development and implementation of District goals, objectives, and policies; budget preparation; assist with developing policies and new programs; write reports, interact with the Board of Directors; conduct safety training and accident investigations; conduct performance evaluations, attend training; maintain effective public relations and evaluate community needs. ## Typical Qualifications **TO QUALIFY ** In order to compete for this promotional opportunity employees must:
Be currently employed with the Moraga-Orinda Fire District as a full-time Fire Captain, Fire Captain-Paramedic-I or Fire Captain-Paramedic-II.
Have a total of at least four (4) years of progressively responsible firefighting experience as of December 8, 2026. Two (2) years of this total service must have been in the rank of Fire Captain or higher with the Moraga-Orinda Fire District.
At the time of application , possess, at a minimum, an Associate’s Degree (any major) or an equivalent degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
The possession of the following is required at the time of application :
California Chief Officer Certification (retired 12-31-16); or
S-330AR
**THE SELECTION PROCESS ** The selection process will consist of the following elements:
Assessment Center consisting of:
Writing Assignment (weighted 20%)
The assessment center is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
Candidates who successfully complete each element of the assessment center with a passing score of 70% or greater and a cumulative score of 80% or greater will be placed on an eligibility list for a period of time to be determined by the District.
Candidates from the eligibility list may be selected for an interview with the Fire Chief at any time. The Fire Chief reserves the right to select any candidate on the basis of the eligibility list and/or his/her interview based on the needs of the District.
All candidates participating in the testing process must participate in all components of the assessment center. The dimensions of the assessment center are as follows:
Applicants will have their name placed on the employment list in order of scores received. ** ** NOTE: Candidates who successfully complete each element of the assessment center with a passing score of 70% or greater and a cumulative score of 80% or greater will be placed on an eligibility list for a period of time to be determined by the District. If you are experiencing any technical (computer related) difficulties or need help with attaching documents to your application, please call the NEOGOV help line for assistance at 1-855-524-5627
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The Moraga-Orinda Fire District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Reasonable Accommodations Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact Human Resources at (925) 258-4521. Disclaimer Notice The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, and functions listed on this job description are representative only, and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise the job description as necessary.
The classification of Battalion Chief is covered by the Moraga Orinda Fire Chief Officers Association (MOFCOA) MOU. Please click here to view the MOU in its entirety.
The District is a member of the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA). Battalion Chiefs are classified as safety members and receive retirement benefits of 3%@50 (Legacy) or 2.7%@57 (PEPRA). The District provides a specific dollar amount to each employee based on the employee's benefit enrollment level to apply to health coverage.
District-paid dental and vision programs are available.
Uniform allowance of $86 per month.
Educational Incentive of 2.5% of total base salary for possession of a Bachelor's Degree.
Educational Incentive of 2.5% of total of base salary for possession of a Master's Degree.
Deferred Compensation Savings Plan (457) is available to employees. $150 per month employer contribution (must maintain a minimum employee contribution of $100).
Retiree Health Savings Account (RHSA): an employer paid tax-advantage savings and investing vehicle used to pay for health-care costs at retirement. The District contributes $167 per month to the employee's plan.
Holiday Pay in the amount of twelve hours of overtime credit paid in the month that the holiday occurs for each of the 13 annually paid holidays.
American Fidelity voluntary insurances are available to include a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), disability income, critical illness and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program: A District-paid EAP is available for employees and members of their household.
The District does not participate in Social Security for regular, full-time employees.
$50,000 Life Insurance Policy paid for by the District with an option to elect additional coverage at the employees expense.
Employees pay an amount equal to 1.45% of salary toward Medicare. An equal amount is paid by the District.
Leaves: 13 paid holidays annually; 14 hours per month of accrued vacation for 1-5 years of service; 18 hours per month of accrued vacation for 5 through 14 years of service; 12 hours of sick leave accrued per month (unused leave applied to service credit at retirement).