SKILLED LABORER

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring seeks a Skilled Laborer for a 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time position in Office settings across California. The role supports fire protection and forestry duties as outlined by CAL FIRE policies and duty statement references.

The role is limited-term with potential for permanency, with a starting salary in the range shown and a consideration for new state hires at the classification minimum where applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements listed in the Class Specification.

Skills

Skilled Laborer

Job description

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-531274 -

JC-531274 - Skilled Laborer
SKILLED LABORER

$4,318.00 - $5,654.00 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: 9/20/2026

Job Description and Duties

Contact Direct Construction Supervisor IAlvin Cowen(951) 320-6151or email for questions related to the duties of the position.

Filling Limited Term for up to 24 months with the possibility of becoming Permanent

Candidates may be selected by resume review.

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

Working Conditions

Maintains the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with department policy. Incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). As such, CAL/OSHA requires incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. May be subject to working nights, weekends or holidays. May be required to travel throughout the state of California.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SKILLED LABORER

SKILLED LABORER $4,318.00 - $5,654.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

2

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility:

CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring

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. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Contact Information

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

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.

Submit the required documents to the following address:
CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring
Attn: POS # 541-401-6212-XXX
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.

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.

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off