Deputy State Fire Marshal

Join CAL FIRE; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE in California invites applications for the Deputy State Fire Marshal role. This entry, training and journey level position provides supervised exposure to fire prevention and enforcement techniques, reviews construction drawings, and performs technical inspection work of average difficulty.

Incumbents learn under close supervision and advance through training; possession of a California driver’s license is desirable, and applicants must obtain one by time of appointment.

Qualifications

• Entry, training and journey level Fire Marshal role with supervision.
• Learn fire prevention and enforcement techniques.
• Review construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Learn fire prevention and enforcement techniques under supervision.
• Perform technical fire prevention and inspection work of average difficulty.
• Review construction drawings and specifications.

Skills

Fire prevention

Inspection work

Construction drawings

Job description

Exam # 5451

Deadline 11/24/2026

Working title Deputy State Fire Marshal Monthly salary $6,965.00 - $8,585.00 (A) per Month | $7,298.00 - $9,858.00 (B) per Month Exam # 5451 Deadline 11/24/2026

Position Description

00109086 - DEPUTY STATE FIRE MARSHAL

This is the entry, training and journey level. Incumbents, under close supervision, learn fire prevention and enforcement techniques; perform technical fire prevention and inspection work of average difficulty; review construction drawings and specifications; and do other related work.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants who do not possess a valid California driver's license will be admitted into the exam, but must have a license by the time of appointment.