DEPUTY STATE FIRE MARSHAL III (Specialist)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 98,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), is hiring a Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Specialist) in Humboldt County. The position is permanent, full-time, in-office, with a salary range of $8,773.00 to $11,882.00 per month. Final filing date is 11/9/2026.

Requires passing examinations, eligibility listing, and background clearance. Travel up to 25% may be required. New hires may be placed at the minimum or below the alternate range per state rules.

Qualifications

• Background investigation required prior to hire.
• Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) clearance required before appointment.
• Valid driver's license; travel up to 25% may be required and may include overnight stays.

Job description

Job Posting: Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Specialist)

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-534658

$8,773.00 - $11,882.00 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: 11/9/2026

Job Description and Duties

Candidates who previously applied for JC-515912 do not need to re-apply again.

• 1) Taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on a current certified list;
• 2) Eligible to transfer;
• 3) Eligible to reinstate.

Applicants that successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list. Obtaining list eligibility does not guarantee employment. Those interested in obtaining employment must apply and compete through the State recruitment process.

Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

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

Working Conditions

This position is located in McKinleyville.
A valid driver's license is required with a good driving record at time of employment. Incumbent must maintain a good driving record throughout employment.
Travel may be required, up to 25% of the time and may require overnight stays.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• DEPUTY STATE FIRE MARSHAL III (Specialist)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534658

Position #(s): 544-533-9013-010

Working Title: Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Specialist)

Classification: DEPUTY STATE FIRE MARSHAL III (Specialist)
$8,773.00 - $11,882.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Humboldt County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 14,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

If using education to meet Minimum Qualification, please attach your degree or transcripts.
This position requires Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) Clearance prior to the incumbent being hired.

• The incumbent may be 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, California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) 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 including a review of the incumbent’s medical history, a complete physical examination, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill tests.
• Duties involve field work requiring physical performance calling for above-average ability, endurance, and superior condition, including occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous activities in emergencies, under adverse environmental conditions, and over extended periods of time; requires running, walking, difficult climbing, jumping, twisting, bending and lifting over 25 pounds; and the pace of work is typically set by the emergency.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

1. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

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