Assistant Chief, Community Risk Reduction — Prevention Lead

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE); California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Career growth

Work-life balance

Job summary

CAL FIRE in Santa Clara County seeks an experienced leader to serve as Assistant Chief of Community Risk Reduction for the Santa Clara Unit. This senior role provides operational and administrative oversight for fire prevention, fuels management, public education, and community resilience programs, guiding Pre-Fire Planning, Defensible Space, and FIREWISE initiatives.

As Assistant Chief, you will coordinate with regional fire agencies, private landowners, tribal partners, and state and federal

Job description

CAL FIRE in Santa Clara County seeks an experienced leader to serve as Assistant Chief of Community Risk Reduction for the Santa Clara Unit. This senior role provides operational and administrative oversight for fire prevention, fuels management, public education, and community resilience programs, guiding Pre-Fire Planning, Defensible Space, and FIREWISE initiatives.

As Assistant Chief, you will coordinate with regional fire agencies, private landowners, tribal partners, and state and federal