Fire Prevention Specialist

Job Posting:
Fire Prevention Specialist I

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-533240

JC-533240 - Fire Prevention Specialist I

$4,148.00 - $5,433.00 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: 10/4/2026

For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Unit Chief Marcus Hernandez at  or  This position is located in Morgan Hill, CA

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

May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

# of Positions: 1

Telework:
In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - 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 ofthe 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 yourespond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

The incumbent is 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. As such, the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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 the incumbent's medical history, a complete physical examination, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill test.
Possession of a valid Driver License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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  Reas

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If this position becomes permanent, the Bargaining Unit 8 Memorandum of Understanding regarding Voluntary In-Class Transfer Policy (Inter-Unit) (Section 9.2) will be followed.

Please include position number
-501 in the comments section of your STD 678.

Appointment may extend up to 24 months or become permanent.

Candidate may be selected by Resume Review.

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at:

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Successful examination candidates are placed on an eligibility list. Candidates should refer to their examination results for specific list…