Defensible Space Inspector

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) – Pay Range

This range is provided by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$4,148.00 – $5,879.00.

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. All applicants for state employment are expected to behave in accordance with this objective.

• Job Code # JC-503873
• Position #(s)
  -904
• Working Title:
  
  Defensible Space Inspector
• Classification: FORESTRY TECHNICIAN
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  San Luis Obispo County
• Telework:
  In Office
• Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
• Facility:
  San Luis Obispo Unit
• Job Security:
  Filling Limited Term up to 24 months with possibility of becoming permanent

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. With nearly 12 000 employees, its mission is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. CAL FIRE values teamwork, trust, and preparedness, offering employees a variety of career paths and opportunities.

See the attached Duty Statement for detailed information about the position. For specific questions related to the duties, contact Division Chief-AO Amber Henderson at (805) 543‑4244 or

Candidates may be selected from resume review.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date of 1 / 18 / 2026. Candidates should submit their package electronically through Cal Career or provide a hard‑copy to the mailing address listed below.

• State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) – electronic or printed, including all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications.
• Resume – required.
• Authorization to Release Information Form (PO‑299):
• Copy of the front and back of a valid driver’s license (appropriate class).

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). Selection will be based on the most qualified candidates. Eligible applicants may include individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, with List or LEAP eligibility, or with SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Government Administration

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