Deputy State Fire Marshal III; Specialist

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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.

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• Job Code #: JC-507321
• Position #(s):
  
  -010
• Working Title:
  
  Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Specialist)
• Classification: DEPUTY STATE FIRE MARSHAL III (Specialist)
• Salary: $8,773.00 - $11,882.00
• Salary note:
  New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• Number of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  Humboldt County
• Telework:
  In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement.

To be eligible for consideration, you must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

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

Sign up for CAL FIRE exam notifications here. General information on CAL FIRE career opportunities can be found here.

Please Note:

Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended. Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

• 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. Cal/OSHA 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 medical history, a complete physical examination, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill tests. Duties involve field work requiring physical performance, including occasional strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse conditions and over extended periods. May require running, walking, climbing, lifting over 25 pounds; pace of work is often emergency-driven.

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.

Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, unofficial transcripts/diploma must be included for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list and may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

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