FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION A

State of California; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California, Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, invites applications for the Forestry and Fire Protection Administrator. This permanent, full-time, in-office role is based in the United States with in-office telework and requires a valid CDL.

The incumbent will undergo CalOSHA medical clearance and may operate in demanding field conditions during emergencies. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, pass the examination, and submit a complete application package by the

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include Forestry and Fire Protection A.
• Valid Driver License (DMV) required.
• FPPC Form 700 may be required upon hire and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Perform field duties with respiratory protection requirements.
• Under CalOSHA, obtain annual medical clearance for respiratory protection.
• Work under emergency conditions and in strenuous environments for extended periods.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

High initiative

Verbal communication

Written communication

Valid Driver License

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate’s degree in related field

Job description

Job Posting: Forestry and Fire Protection Administrator

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-533672 - Forestry and Fire Protection Administrator

$11,093.00 - $14,360.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/9/2026

Contract Information

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Eligibility Criteria

• Taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on a current certified list;
• Eligible to transfer;

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.

Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

Minimum Requirements

• FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION A

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Duties

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 situation.

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

Benefit Information

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

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Additional Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 10/9/2026.

Mail addresses for application submission:

• Mailing: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection N/A Attn: Classification & Pay - Personnel Technician P.O. Box 944246 Sacramento, CA 94244-2460
• Drop-Off: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection CAL FIRE Examination Unit Classification & Hiring Unit 710 Riverpoint Ct. West Sacramento, CA 95605 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this posting.

Desirable Qualifications

• High degree of initiative
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Associate’s degree in related field
• Valid Driver License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Conflict of Interest

This position may be designated as a Conflict of Interest position. The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) requires that employees in positions designated in CAL FIRE’s Conflict of Interest Code file a completed and signed Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) upon hire, and annually thereafter.

Filing a job application "within the time" shall mean: applications must be postmarked by the United States Postal Service (USPS) or depositing with a parcel delivery or courier service no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement, provided that the parcel contains proof of a timely deposit with the parcel delivery or courier service or
- Date stamped at the appropriate office of the appointing power no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement
or
- Electronically transmitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the final filing date specified on the job vacancy announcement.

Contact Information

Hiring Unit Contact: John Morgan [phone] [e-mail]

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.

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.

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. 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: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.