Assistant Deputy Director, Aviation and Mobile Equipment

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Job Code #: JC-530283

Position #(s):

-002

Working Title:

Assistant Deputy Director, Aviation and Mobile Equipment

Classification:

C.

E.

A.

$16,759.00 - $16,759.00 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:
In Office

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

Facility:
Statewide

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Mission: CAL FIRE Serves and Safeguards the People and Protects the Property and Resources of California.

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CAL FIRE is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of over 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees who 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 for advancement!

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Under administrative direction, the Assistant Deputy Director, Aviation and Mobile Equipment, serves as the principal advisor to the Deputy Director, Fire Protection in formulating, evaluating, recommending, and administering statewide policies regarding aviation, tactical air operations, and mobile equipment. The Assistant Deputy Director is responsible for policy development, direction, and implementation for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's (CAL FIRE) Aviation and Mobile Equipment programs.

This responsibility includes administering statewide programs and for policy development and implementation for the following programs:
Aviation Management;
Tactical Air Operations; and Mobile Equipment.

This position may qualify for a recruitment and retention bonus of $1550 per month.

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

The examination process will consist of the following:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678).
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) narrative document (instructions below)
• Resume

* Candidates that do NOT submit the State Application, SOQ, and Resume will be disqualified from the testing/hiring process.

To be considered for the position, candidates MUST submit an SOQ as part of their application package. The SOQ is a written, narrative document that demonstrates how your education, training, experience, and skills qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and is the candidate's written presentation to the examination review panel.

When preparing your SOQ, you MUST respond to the questions below AND adhere to the following guidelines:
Typed (handwritten documents will NOT be accepted); each question answered separately and numbered in the order listed; single spaced;
Arial, 12-point font; 1  margins; a maximum of five (5) pages (additional pages will NOT be scored). Please ensure all examples provided were obtained at a supervisory/managerial level.

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