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2026 Billerica Fire Chief Open Competitive Sole Assessment Center If you currently have a Civil Service Online Account DO NOT create a new account to apply for this exam. Utilize the Government Jobs Help & Support to access your account. Online Employment Application Guide | Massachusetts Civil Service Applications Test takers with two accounts may cause delays with properly recording your application and notifications from civil service such as notices to appear, or job opportunities.

If you have questions, please email civilservice@mass.gov. This examination is being administered, through a delegation agreement, by the appointing authority for the purpose of establishing an eligible list through the Human Resources Division (HRD) from which a Fire Chief vacancy will be filled. Candidates must successfully complete and pass this examination to be eligible for placement on the resulting eligible list

Examination Date: August 27, 2026 Application Period Begins: July 16, 2026 Application Deadline: August 6, 2026 Examination Location: TBD Examination Information Eligibility: To be eligible for the Open Competitive Sole Assessment Center for the position of Fire Chief for the Billerica Fire Department, applicants must have at least five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in a management title within a fire force on the date of the examination. Candidates may substitute up to three years of experience with a degree in the following fields: Biochemical Science, Business Administration, Business Management, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Emergency Management, Executive/Organizational Leadership, Engineering (Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Construction, Fire Prevention Engineering), Fire Administration, Fire Safety, Fire Science, Fire Service, Homeland Security/Security and Intelligence Studies, Nursing, Occupational Safety, Paramedic Medicine, Public Administration, Psychology, Social Work. For a Bachelor's degree or are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, one year of education is equal to six months of experience.

One year of education equals 30 semester hours. For a Master's degree or higher or are currently enrolled in a Master's degree or higher program, one year of education is equal to eight months of experience. One year of education equals 30 semester hours.

Eligible List: Individuals placed on the resulting eligible list shall be eligible for certification from such list for such period as the administrator shall determine, but in any event not to exceed two years, unless otherwise outlined in MGL Chapter 31 25 or the Human Resources Division's (HRD) revocation policy. Examination Weights: The Sole Assessment Center will be 100% of the final score. Application: All applications must be received by the application deadline, or your application will not be accepted.

Once your application is successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this confirmation, your application has not been received, and you will need to submit the application again. Makeup Examination: All military personnel who, in connection with current service, have military orders that indicate their unavailability due to military service on the examination date, must file an application and request a makeup examination in writing to the delegation administrator or their designee.

With the exception of current military personnel, as described above, no candidate has a right to a makeup examination due to personal or professional conflicts on the testing date. Candidates are advised to consider this before applying for the examination. If you file an examination application by the application deadline but are unable to appear for the examination on the examination date due to an emergency or unanticipated hardship, you may request a makeup examination by filing a written request with verifiable documentation to the delegation administrator or their designee.

The delegation administrator reserves the right to approve or deny your request. Please reach out to them for further information. Reasonable Accommodations: If you need reasonable accommodations due to a documented impairment, or medical condition, you must make a request with the delegation administrator or their designee.

All requests will be reviewed and approved by the delegation administrator or their designee. Delegation Administrator or Designee: Robert Cole- rcole@billericafire.com Examples of Essential Duties: Under policy direction of the Town Manager, the Fire Chief oversees the Department's administrative functions and is responsible for the delivery of fire suppression, emergency medical services, inspections and related emergency services. General Duties and Responsibilities:* Oversee command at fires and emergencies as well as administration and management of the fire department

Require the enforcement of all laws, ordinances, orders, rules and directives that pertain to the fire department. Keep and maintain up-to-date records relative to inspections, testing and condition of all apparatus and equipment, and also relative to tests of apparatus and equipment after repairs. Maintain effective fire suppression forces.

Supervise the administration of the department by budget preparation, developing and maintaining an effective system of reports and records of personnel actions, alarm responses, fire and casualty reports, fire inspections and investigations, personnel training, quarters, apparatus, equipment maintenance and testing. Develop long range plans for the training, operations, manpower and equipment requirements of the fire department. Perform all related work, as required.

*The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position. For a complete description, please contact the Billerica Fire Department.

Assessment Center: The assessment center will be conducted by a third-party vendor chosen by the delegation administrator. The assessment center will be designed to test, where practicable, the knowledge, skills, and abilities that have been established as qualifications for the position. Credit for In-Title Experience: Pursuant to the provisions ofMGL Ch.

31, Section 22, individuals may apply to receive credit for employment or experience in the position title of Fire Chief. Credit will only be accepted if time worked is in a permanent, provisional or temporary after certification status. If you believe you are eligible for this credit, you must claim this credit in the application.

All claims must be verified by supporting documentation, which must provide specific details of any experience you have in the position title of Fire Chief, including dates of service and, if part time, total number of hours worked. The supporting documentation must be on original letterhead with a signature from the appointing authority where the experience occurred or on the Employment Verification Form for Sole Assessment Center. Please note, credit for employment or experience is applicable only to individuals who achieve a passing score on the Assessment Center and cannot be added to a failing examination score.

Supporting documentation needs to be submitted within seven days after the Assessment Center date by email to civilservice@mass.gov or attached to your application. Statutory Preference Points: Upon submission of written proof, two points will be added to the passing score of qualified Veterans and Disabled Veterans or individuals who have 25 years of service as a member of a regular police or fire force and have passed an examination for promotional appointment in such force. If you are qualified for both the Veteran's Preference and the Promotional Preference for 25 years of service, please be advised that two points are the maximum allowable number of points to be added to your passing, overall (general average) examination score

To claim the Promotional Preference for 25 years of service, candidates must claim this preference in the application and either attach the Employment Verification Form for Sole Assessment Center form to the application or email it to civilservice@mass.gov. To claim veterans preference, claim veteran status in the application and attach your DD214 to the application or email it to civilservice@mass.gov. For more information on veteran status refer to the Military Information section on our website

Updating Information: Candidates are responsible for maintaining accurate contact information. Failure to keep your records current may jeopardize opportunities for employment. For information on how to update your information, visit the Update Your Account.

During the HRD review process or during the life of the applicable eligible list(s), candidates must make original supporting documentation available should the issue of authenticity arise with any submitted document copies. Private School or Service: HRD does not recommend or endorse any private school, service, or publisher offering preparation and/or publications for examinations and is not responsible for their advertising claims. Supplemental Information: Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about this and other civil service examinations, visit http://www.mass.gov/civilservice or email the Civil Service Unit at civilservice@mass.gov Inquiries may also be made to HRD, Monday through Friday, 8:45am - 5:00pm, at the following numbers: Boston area: (617) 878-9895 Within Massachusetts: 1-800-392-6178 TTY Number: (617) 878-9762