Assistant Deputy Director, Pipeline Safety and CUPA

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Job Code #: JC-505438

Position #: -002

Working Title: Assistant Deputy Director, Pipeline Safety and CUPA

Classification: C.

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Salary: $10,349.00 - $18,295.00 A

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: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Facility: Statewide

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

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The Assistant Deputy Director, Pipeline Safety and CUPA, in the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), will oversee the Pipeline Safety Division (PSD), the OSFM Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA), the OSFM Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Programs within the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). The incumbent also serves as the State of California Hazardous Liquid Program Manager for the US Department of Transportation (US DOT) and directs and administers statewide policies and programs that directly impact the hazardous liquid, hazardous materials inventory and chemical foam safety industries, OSFM mission, and the CAL FIRE strategic plan.

In addition, the incumbent will also be responsible for directing, administering and enforcing federal regulations relating to hazardous pipeline safety and the US DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA)'s guideline to maintain its grant funding.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 2/15/2026

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account at  When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an…