Description
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # CS2026-026
APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 2/13/2025
CHIEF OF FIRE
(PROMOTIONAL)
Public notice is hereby given by the Civil Service Commission of Cleveland, Ohio of a competitive PROMOTIONAL examination for the above mentioned classification.
Filing Of Application
Application must be made electronically through:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland
No other form or method of application will be accepted. Absolutely no paper applications will be accepted.
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16,2026 UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: To complete an application, applicants will need to attach a scanned copy of their Driver License. A copy of a high school diploma is
not required to complete the application. Applicants should provide a resume or listing of training received as described below. In the application applicants will also be asked to provide their appointment date, and the date of their last promotion from an eligible list. Applicants are not required to complete the job history portion of the examination application form. Applicants will be asked to provide their City of Cleveland email address for notice purposes.
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION'S POLICY IS THAT NO LATE FILING WILL BE ALLOWED.
SALARY
The prevailing salary range for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $
64,407.00 - $216,835.07 per year.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
TYPE: EXPERIENCE EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT/ORAL INTERVIEW/
Candidates will be evaluated based on three components (which may not be administered in the order listed); the weighting for each is as described below.
- Experience Evaluation: Applicant's grade will be determined based on Education, Training and Experience found in Application & Resume. Candidates will be scored based on their experience and education as well as any certificates or licenses they possess. Please note that routine internal training provided by the Division to maintain certification will not be included in the scoring. Only training beyond that required to maintain certification will be given credit. Candidates should list that additional training in their resume or other document. The Civil Service Commission reserves the right to review and evaluate any and all information contained in the application or resume. Lack of honesty will result in immediate removal from the eligible list.
- Leadership Assessment: Each applicant will complete a battery of Internet-based evaluation tools that assess how the person would behave and perform in this position. The battery will be administered by PRADCO, and will include:
- Quick View TMLeadership II Assessment. This assessmentcontains behavioral statements and responses in a format designed to test crucial leadership and other behaviors;
- Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal, an online assessment that measures logical reasoning; and
- PRADCO Survey, comprised of open-ended questions and exercises to give candidates a chance to demonstrate their motivation, work approach, interpersonal style, and decision making and judgment.
Scheduling information for this assessment will be provided at a later date.
- Structured Interview: An interview during which applicants will be asked questions designed to determine the applicant's knowledge and ability in the management of fire service and to evaluate the candidate's experience and ability to communicate effectively. (Questions will remain identical for each candidate.) The schedule for those interviews will be announced.
Examples of Duties
Under administrative direction, is responsible for the activities of the Division of Fire. Supervises and administers the enforcing of ordinances, rules, and regulations concerning the extinguishing and prevention of fires. Supervises and directs the work of employees of the Division of Fire. Performs related duties as required. Follows all operations and safety policies and safe work practices. Attends and participates in operations and safety training classes and demonstrates competence (demonstration of competence may be determined by exam). Wears and properly utilizes safety equipment in accordance with Divisional policy at all times.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRANCE TO THIS EXAMINATION AS ESTABLISHED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Must hold regular appointment in the rank of Battalion Chief or Assistant Chief for one (1) year at the time of filing to participate in this promotional examination.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY TIME SERVED DURING A TEMPORARY PROMOTION STATUS WILL NOT QUALIFY AN APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION.
NOTE:All copies of diplomas, licenses, certificates, and resumes must be attached to the online application or delivered to Civil Service electronically to [Confidential Information]
no later than the close of the filling period listed above.
NOTE:Any applicant who resigns or is separated from employment with the City of Cleveland will have his/her name removed from continuing in the process and from the eligible list.
Supplemental Information
WAIVER OF RULES
4.40-B PASSING GRADE
The waiver of this Rule will allow the Civil Service Commission to set the minimum passing score based on acceptable testing criteria.
APPLICABLE RULES
The Following Rules Will Be Applicable To This Examination
4.40-A WEIGHTS
Experience Evaluation 10% of final grade
Leadership Assessment 60% of final grade
Structured Interview 30% of final grade
4.40-C SENIORITY CREDIT
Applicants obtaining passing grades in promotional examinations shall have added to their passing grades, credit for seniority. Such credit shall be for all service rendered, pursuant to Regular appointment in all classifications which are lower in rank and which are considered in the direct line of promotion. The amount of such credit shall be obtained by allowing an amount for each month of an applicant's prior regular service. When such prior service has been interrupted by service in the Armed Forces of the United States, seniority credit shall be granted for the time so served. No additional credit for military service shall be allowed in promotional examinations; time lost for leaves of absence, other than military, as a result of disciplinary action, or any other time during which an employee is off the City payroll (e.g. AWOL, layoff, suspension) shall not be credited toward seniority.
NOTE:Seniority will be computed as of MARCH 5, 2026.
5.11 BREAKING OF EXAMINATION TIE SCORES
In a promotional examination, should two (2) or more applicants receive the same grade, seniority in the classification from which the promotion is sought shall determine the order in which their names shall be placed on the eligible list.
- If the applicants are still tied after the aforementioned seniority has been considered, then the grades received by the applicants in the examination from which appointments to the rank from which promotion is sought shall be used to determine the order of placement on the eligible list.
- If the applicants are still tied after all lower ranks have been considered, then rank will be determined by random selection.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
- Candidates will not be quizzed or tested on specific policies, rules or General Orders of the Division of Fire or of the City of Cleveland; however, references to any such items may be appropriate in responses to the interview questions or other steps in the process.
- Candidates will NOT be permitted to use any reference sources or other documents of any kind during any part of the examination steps described above.
- NO electronic equipment will be allowed at any of the examination steps, including pagers, tablets, cellphones, laptops, etc.
- Candidates will NOT be responsible for revisions that occur to any Divisional policies or Orders after the date of this examination announcement.
- More information about the examination procedures may be provided in future announcements or communications.
