FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION A

State of California; United States; On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE is seeking a Staff Chief, Law Enforcement & Civil Cost Recovery for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The position is in office with a monthly salary range and a final filing date of 10/07/2026.

The role requires a strong background in forestry and fire protection, with travel statewide to meetings and incidents. Advanced certs are preferred and a medical clearance for respiratory protection is required, with comprehensive evaluations and testing as described.

Qualifications

• FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION A is the minimum qualification.

Responsibilities

• Requires Respiratory Protection Program clearance prior to hire.
• Field work with physical demands and emergency response duties.

Education

FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION A

Job description

Job Posting: Staff Chief, Law Enforcement & Civil Cost Recovery

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

Application ID: JC-533533

Job Details

Classification: FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION A

Salary: $11,093.00 - $14,360.00 per Month

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Final Filing Date: 10/7/2026

Working Conditions

• Position requires short term travel statewide to various meetings and emergency incidents.
• California Peace Officer Standards and Training Advanced and Supervisory certificates preferred.

Minimum Requirements

• FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION A

Special Requirements

• 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 situation.

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!

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

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

Contact Information

Hiring Unit Contact:
Nathan Barcklay
(000) -
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
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 workplace. 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.