Assistant Chief

Job Posting:
Assistant Chief
- Coast Area Training Coordinator

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-532874 - Assistant Chief
- Coast Area Training Coordinator

$10,569.00 - $13,674.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

10/6/2026

The incumbent typically is required to perform psychologically stressful and/or physically demanding duties consistent with firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical response, including working in isolated areas, walking or running on uneven, rough terrain, and remaining on duty 24 hours or longer without a break while performing these duties.
Subject to working nights, weekends, and holidays.

• ASSISTANT CHIEF

ASSISTANT CHIEF $10,569.00 - $13,674.00. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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Santa Rosa, CA

In Office

Permanent, Full Time

Northern Region

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.

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 you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. 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, 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, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill test.

Possession of a valid Driver's License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles is required.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Northern Region Hiring

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

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California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Please include the position number
-017 on your STD 678 form.

Candidate may be selected by resume review.

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

Individuals must pass an open examination before applying for…