Deputy State Fire Marshal III; Supervisor

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.

• Job Code #: JC-534863
• Position #(s):
  
  -003
• Working Title:
  
  Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Supervisor)
• Classification: DEPUTY STATE FIRE MARSHAL III (Supervisor)
• Salary: $8,907.00 - $12,189.00
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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 14,000 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!

Candidates who previously applied for JC
-525974 do not need to re-apply again.

• Taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on a current certified list;
• Eligible to transfer;
• Eligible to reinstate.

Applicants that successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list. Obtaining list eligibility does not guarantee employment. Those interested in obtaining employment must apply and compete through the State recruitment process.

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

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

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• This position requires Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) Clearance prior to the incumbent being hired. The incumbent may be 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, California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) 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 tests. Duties involve field work requiring physical performance calling for above-average ability, endurance, and superior condition, including occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous activities in emergencies, under adverse environmental conditions, and over extended periods of time;
  
  requires running, walking, difficult climbing, jumping, twisting, bending and lifting over 25 pounds; and the pace of work is typically set by the emergency.

The minimum qualifications can be found in the Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Supervisor) classification specifications.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority;…