Job Description

Posting number: 26MiltonDFC_IT

Department: Milton Fire Department

Job classification: Deputy Fire Chief

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Fire & EMS

2026 Milton Deputy Fire Chief Sole Assessment Center w/ In Title

If you currently have a Civil Service Online Account DO NOT create a new account to apply for this exam.

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Candidates for this examination must be employees in the following Massachusetts Fire Department.

Departments – Eligible Title(s):

• Milton– Fire Lieutenant

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 Deputy 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: September 15, 2026

Application Period Begins: August 3, 2026

Application Deadline: August 24, 2026

Examination Locations: TBD

Examination Information

Eligibility: To be eligible for this examination you must: (1) be an employee in the fire department for which the examination is given with permanent civil service status in the specified eligible title(s) by the date of the examination; and (2) have served in the force at least one year since you were appointed and performed the job duties of the eligible title(s)*. A combination of temporary and permanent service from a certification can be applied towards meeting this one-year requirement. Time spent working in the title of Deputy Fire Chief will not interrupt the service period in your permanent position.

*If the eligible title has been lowered to the entry level rank you must have served in the force at least one or three years depending on the participating department.

Note: Pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law (MGL) 31 § 59, if less than two applications are received from eligible candidates, this examination will be postponed. If the examination’s eligible title has been lowered to the entry level rank, the examination will go forward with less than two eligible candidates submit applications.

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.

Departments – Eligible Title(s):

• Milton– Fire Lieutenant

Application All applications must be received by the application deadline. You will receive a confirmation email when you have completed the process: Your application is not complete until you have received the confirmation email.

Note: Although the online application system allows candidates to elect to receive notification by email or regular mail, please be advised that HRD utilizes only email for all notices to candidates.

Credit for In-Title Experience: Pursuant to the provisions of MGL Ch. 31, Section 22, individuals may apply to receive credit for employment or experience in the position title of Deputy 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 Deputy 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.

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: Christopher Madden-cmadden@miltonma.gov

Examples Of Essential Duties:

Duties: Under the general direction of the Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief is responsible for the supervision and coordination of personnel under their command to ensure their effectiveness and efficiency in performing their duties.

For a complete job description and list of duties and responsibilities, please contact the Milton Fire Department.

Assessment Center The assessment center will be conducted by a third-party vendor chosen by the municipality.

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.?

Refunds There will be no refunds of the examination processing fee unless the examination is cancelled by HRD.

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