AVIATION OFFICER III (FLIGHT OPERATIONS)

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 103,520 - 134,277; Full time

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Job summary

State of California seeks an Aviation Safety Program Manager within the Department of Forestry & Fire Protection. The role leads safety programs, coordinates with staff and external partners, and ensures compliance with aviation safety standards.

Position requires independent work, occasional travel up to 10%, and the Final Filing Date is 7/27/2026. Salary ranges from $9,276 to $12,032 per month, with benefits through CalHR and CalPERS.

Qualifications

• See AVIATION OFFICER III (FLIGHT OPERATIONS) classification for minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• May be directed to act in a lead role for completing assignments involving other staff and teams. Must be able to logically organize and present positions, identify problems, and formulate recommendations. Must have ability to work independently and in the field with a minimum of supervision, and to form and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff at the federal, State, and local level. Incumbent must use tact and diplomacy in dealing with others. Must have the ability to speak before public gatherings and present the Department's position effectively and provide understandable technical information. Occasional travel for business-related activities may be required (up to 10% of the time.)

Job description

Job Posting Details

Job Posting: Aviation Safety Program Manager

Department: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

Job Code: JC-525214

Salary: $9,276.00 - $12,032.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 7/27/2026

Job Description and Duties

• May be directed to act in a lead role for completing assignments involving other staff and teams. Must be able to logically organize and present positions, identify problems, and formulate recommendations. Must have ability to work independently and in the field with a minimum of supervision, and to form and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff at the federal, State, and local level. Incumbent must use tact and diplomacy in dealing with others. Must have the ability to speak before public gatherings and present the Department's position effectively and provide understandable technical information. Occasional travel for business‑related activities may be required (up to 10% of the time.)

Minimum Requirements

See AVIATION OFFICER III (FLIGHT OPERATIONS) classification for minimum requirements.

Benefits

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

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.