ASSISTANT CHIEF

State of California; California; On-site; USD 118,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's Department of Forestry & Fire Protection in Morgan Hill, CA seeks an Assistant Chief (Division Chief) to lead operations within the department. The role focuses on managing firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical readiness in a large state agency environment.

The position offers a monthly salary range of $10,569 to $13,674 and requires medical clearance and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles is required.
• Cal/OSHA requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment.

Job description

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-535539 -

JC-535539 - Division Chief
ASSISTANT CHIEF

$10,569.00 - $13,674.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/3/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Deputy Chief Operations Nick Giampaoliby phone at [phone]or by email at [e-mail] .
This position is located in Morgan Hill, CA.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

The incumbent typically is required to perform psychologically stressful and/or physically demanding duties consistent with firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical response, including working in isolated areas, walking or running on uneven, rough terrain, and remaining on duty 24 hours or longer without a break while performing these duties.
May be subject to working nights, weekends, or holidays to complete duties.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSISTANT CHIEF

ASSISTANT CHIEF $10,569.00 - $13,674.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment (including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The use of such equipment may place a physiological burden on the incumbent that varies with the type of equipment used, the job and workplace conditions in which the equipment is used, and the medical status of the incumbent. As such, Cal/OSHA requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. This clearance process consists of a comprehensive medical evaluation, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill test.

Possession of a valid Driver's License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles is required.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Please include the position number 542-116-1039-005 on your STD 678 form.

Candidate may be selected by resume review.
Appointment may extend up to 24 months or become permanent.

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V

Individuals must pass an open examination before applying for most job vacancies with the State of California.

Use the “exam/assessment search” function on the CalCareers website at www.jobs.ca.gov to search for the examination you are interested in applying for. If the exam is currently being offered, you will need to follow the directions in the exam bulletin on how to apply for and take the exam. Not all examinations are offered continuously or at the time a job vacancy occurs.

Successful examination candidates are placed on an eligibility list. Candidates should refer to their examination results for specific list eligibility expiration dates and to re-take the exam when necessary. Once list eligibility has been established, you can search and apply for current vacancies in the classification to which you have established eligibility.
Candidates must also meet the minimum qualifications of the classification to be appointed into the classification they are applying for. Minimum qualifications can be found in the class specifications listed on the exam bulletin or on the CalCareers website. Application packages should include documentation and relevant experience that shows you have the required education and/or experience to meet the minimum qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.