PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

Department Of Forestry & Fire Protection; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE is seeking a Personnel Specialist for the Department of Forestry & Fire Protection in California. This 12 Month Limited Term Full Time position offers a monthly salary range of $4,030.00 to $6,488.00 and may require overtime during emergencies.

Final filing date is 11/23/2026, with in-office work and potential occasional travel within San Diego County as needed. New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary or appropriate alternate range.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements are described in the Class Specification.

Job description

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-538382 -

JC-538382 - Personnel Specialist PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

$4,030.00 - $6,488.00 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: 11/23/2026

Working Conditions

May work overtime on nights, weekends, or holidays in support of emergency incidents. Employee may be required to travel within San Diego County for meetings. Transportation will be provided by Department vehicle or the employee will be reimbursed mileage per policy.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

PERSONNEL SPECIALIST $4,030.00 - $5,044.00A $4,632.00 - $5,807.00B $4,799.00 - $6,008.00C $5,184.00 - $6,488.00D New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - 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 12,000 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. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Seth Hurd
[phone]
[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.

Required Documentation

You must submit a completed State Application (STD. 678) [please include WORKING TITLE and POS#], Resume, and Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299).

Submit the required documents to the following address:

CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring
POS#: 541-314-1303-008
1234 E. Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93710

Applications/Resumes postmarked after the final filing date may not be considered. Failure to follow directions for any portion of the required application package may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V

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.