JC-529916 - Fleet Equipment Manager I- St Helena
- California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
- Hybrid (St. Helena, CA, USA)
- Aug 25, 2026
Job Description
Forestry Equipment Manager Series
California State Personnel Board Specification
Series established March 3, 1978
Scope
The classes in this series are used in the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to supervise and manage the Depart ment's mobile equipment program.
| Schem Code | Class Code | Class |
|---|---|---|
| QM80 | 6873 | Forestry Equipment Manager I |
| QM81 | 6874 | Forestry Equipment Manager II |
| QM83 | 6876 | Senior Forestry Equipment Manager |
Definition of Series
The Forestry Equipment Manager plans, organizes, and directs the program for the purchase, maintenance, and disposition of all mobile equipment; supervises the work of a small group of employees engaged in repair and maintenance of mobile equipment; inspects equipment for conformance to maintenance standards; keeps�required records and�makes reports on performance, condition, and repair of assigned equipment; works with private vendors on equipment repair and con struction; sets work priori ties; reviews progress of work; manages the statewide mobile equipment facility; receives and disposes of all mobile equipment; conducts testing and research projects; plans and coordinates statewide training on the operation, maintenance, and repair of all mobile equipment; prepares manuals and lesson plans; teaches courses; implements and�maintains statewide standards for equipment acquisition, contract administration, receipt, opera tion, maintenance, and repair; prepares budgets.
Entry Levels
Entry into this series may be from various journey level mechanic classes within State service or from outside State service.
Factors Affecting Position Allocation
Level, variety, and complexity of work; supervision received; latitude for independent judgment and action; responsibility for�decisions; geographic responsibility area; administrative responsi bility; program control and influence on methods and program direction.
Definition of Levels
Forestry Equipment Manager I
Under general supervision of the Forestry Equipment Manager II positions in this class, supervises and directs the work of a small�group of employees engaged in repair and maintenance of mobile equipment in an assigned ranger unit; may assist or perform the more difficult work; inspects equipment for conformance to maintenance standards; investigates accidents for mechanical deficiencies; pre pares and conducts ongoing training in equipment operation, main tenance, and repair; keeps required records and makes reports on performance, condition, and repair of assigned equipment; works with private vendors on equipment repair and construction.
Forestry Equipment Manager II
(1) Under general supervision of the Division Chief, Operations, is responsible for equipment-related training and for operation, main tenance, and repair of all mobile equipment within the Area/ Region; directs field testing of corrective engineering and individual research projects; supervises a small staff of Forestry Equipment Managers I and/or Heavy Equipment Mechanics engaged in the repair and maintenance of equipment; prepares budget for area/regional equipment programming; keeps records on all expendi tures and makes reports; sets work priorities, reviews progress of�work, and makes equipment inspections; reviews reports on fatal accidents involving forestry equipment and personnel. (2) Under general supervision of the Senior Forestry Equipment Manager, devel ops equipment purchase plan, supporting documents, and materi als list for the purchase of�vehicles and other related equipment; has responsibility for equipment acquisition and dis posal; statewide vehicle inventory management; equipment design and development; supervises and directs mobile equipment staff; provides contract administration; plans and coordinates statewide training courses for fire control personnel on the operation, maintenance, and repair of all mobile equipment.
Senior Forestry Equipment Manager
Under general administrative direction of the Assistant Deputy Director for Fire Protection, plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the Department's program for the design, development, purchase, maintenance, and disposition of all mobile equipment; recommends and implements departmental policies; controls and evaluates program objectives; prepares budget for procurement and maintenance programs; supervises headquarters staff engaged in the mobile equipment program; provides program direction to field staff engaged in equipment repair and maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
Forestry Equipment Manager I
Either I
Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
Or II
Five years of experience as a journeyperson mechanic, at least two years of which shall have been spent in full-time major repair and�construction of gasoline-and diesel-powered mobile equipment. (Experi ence in the California state service applied toward this requirement must include at least two years in a class comparable to�Heavy Equipment Mechanic.)
Forestry Equipment Manager II
Either I
Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Forestry Equipment Manager I.
Or II
Five years of experience in the construction and repair of gasoline-and diesel-powered mobile equipment, at least two years�of which shall have been in the supervision of the work of a�small group of journeyperson mechanics or machinists engaged in the construction and repair of gasoline-and diesel-powered mobile equipment. (Experience in the California state service applied toward this requirement must include at least two years in a class comparable to�Forestry Equipment Manager I.) (Graduation from college with a degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the nonsuper visory experience.)
Senior Forestry Equipment Manager
Either I
One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Forestry Equipment Manager II.
Or II
Seven years of experience in the construction and repair of gasoline-and diesel-powered mobile equipment, at least three years�of which shall have been in the management of a fleet of approximately 250 units of gasoline-and diesel-powered mobile equipment and at least one year in the management of a fleet of at�least 500 units of gasoline-and diesel-powered mobile equip ment which included acquisition, modification, and repair of the equipment. (Experience in the California state service applied toward this requirement must include at least one year in a class comparable to Forestry Equipment Manager II.) (Graduation from college with a degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the required nonmanagement experience.)
Knowledge and Abilities
Forestry Equipment Manager I
Knowledge of: Methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance, adjustment, and repair of mobile equipment; preventive maintenance methods for mobile equipment; flat-rate labor repair time allowances for vehicle repairs; and training methods; super visory responsibilities under the Ralph C. Dills Act; and a super visor's role in promoting equal opportunity in hiring, development, and promotion of employees, and for main taining a work environment which is free of discrimination and harassment.
Ability to: Test, adjustment, and repair of mobile equipment; com municate effectively; assure effective working relationships; inspect equipment to locate defects, and estimate the cost of repairs; requisition and store a supply of parts; keep records and make reports; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; plan and direct the work of others and understand and fulfill supervisory responsibilities under the Ralph C. Dills Act;�and effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment which is free of discrimination and harassment.
Forestry Equipment Manager II
Knowledge of: All of the above, and long-range planning, budget ing, production methods, Federal, and State codes related to fire protec tion; construction, operation, maintenance, use, and repair of automobiles, trucks, track laying tractors, fire pumps, and other mechanical equipment used by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; specification provisions of the California Vehicle Code; preventive maintenance procedures including ser vicing requirements for equipment used by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protec tion; equipment records and methods of securing and maintaining supplies; fire-fighting techniques with particular reference to the use of motorized equipment; salvage values of worn out or obsolete equipment.
Ability to: All of the above, and review expenditures, prepare budgets, and operational training programs; review repairs relative to conformance to departmental guidelines; determine causes of major and/or fatal accidents; analyze causes of excessive wear or break down of equipment; read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications; dictate corre spondence and prepare reports; supervise the construction and inspection for acceptance of equipment; prepare plans and specifications for new special fire-fighting equipment; modify and�adapt existing equipment to meet specific needs; determine the desirability of replacing equipment; survey equipment needs for specific areas and develop the most practical types of equipment to meet the needs; conduct training programs; and maintain cooperative relationships with manufacturers.
Senior Forestry Equipment Manager
Knowledge of: A thorough knowledge of all of the above, and principles of personnel management and supervision; purpose, organi zation, and procedures of the mobile equipment program in the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Ability to: All of the above, and review designs of new equipment for special use; and prepare complete and comprehen sive reports.
Special Characteristics
All Levels:
Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel throughout the State.
Additional Desirable Qualification
All Levels:
Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Chuck Callahan
State
Immediate Fill
The men and women of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are dedicated to the fire protection and stewardship of over 31 million acres of California's privately-owned wildlands. In addition, the Department provides varied emergency services in 36 of the State's 58 counties via contracts with local governments.
Preventing wildfires in the State Responsibility Area (SRA) is a vital part of CAL FIRE's mission. While these efforts have occurred since the early days of the Department, CAL FIRE has adapted to the evolving destructive wildfires and succeeded in significantly increasing its efforts in fire prevention. The Department's Fire Prevention Program consists of multiple activities including wildland pre-fire engineering, vegetation management, fire planning, education and law enforcement. Typical fire prevention projects include brush clearance, prescribed fire, defensible space inspections, emergency evacuation planning, fire prevention education, fire hazard severity mapping, and fire-related law enforcement activities.
Beyond its wildland firefighting role, CAL FIRE is an "all-risk" department. It may very well be a CAL FIRE engine and crew that is dispatched to the scene of an auto accident, or to a home where a child has become the victim of a drowning incident. The Department is always ready to respond - medical aids; hazardous material spills; swift water rescues; search and rescue missions; civil disturbances; train wrecks; floods, earthquakes and more.
Because of the Department's size and major incident management experience, it is often asked to assist or take the lead in disasters, including the Northern and Central California floods of 1997, 1998, and 2006; the 1991 Cantara train derailment and toxic spill; 1994 Northridge earthquake; 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake; the 1991 Tunnel Fire in the Oakland/Berkeley Hills; and the 2003 Southern California Fire Siege.
As part of the CAL FIRE team since 1995, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) supports the CAL FIRE mission to protect life and property through fire prevention engineering programs, law and code enforcement and education. The OSFM provides for fire prevention by enforcing fire-related laws in state-owned or operated buildings, investigating arson fires in California, licensing those who inspect and service fire protection systems, approving fireworks as safe and sane for use in California, regulating the use of chemical flame retardants, evaluating building materials against fire safety standards, regulating hazardous liquid pipelines, and tracking incident statistics for local and state government emergency response agencies.
The OSFM, State Fire Training, and CAL FIRE Academy programs provide training education and certification programs for the California Fire Service. Through practical training exercises and classroom courses, every California firefighter is exposed to training standards that have been approved by CAL FIRE and OSFM, each among the best institutions in the nation for fire training education.
CAL FIRE's mission emphasizes the management and protection of California's natural resources; a goal that is accomplished through ongoing assessment and study of the State's natural resources and an extensive CAL FIRE Resource Management Program. CAL FIRE oversees enforcement of California's forest practice regulations, which guide timber harvesting on private lands. Reviews and inspections ensure protection of watershed and wildlife, as well as renewal of timber resources. Department foresters and fire personnel work closely to encourage and implement fuels management projects to reduce the threat of uncontrolled wildfires. CAL FIRE Foresters promote conservation and the importance of our trees and forests to Californians of all ages.
CAL FIRE manages eight Demonstration State Forests that provide for commercial timber production, public recreation, and research and demonstration of good forest management practices. Additional forestry programs include urban forestry, archaeology, pest management, etc.
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 8,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.
CAL FIRE is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunity to all regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement.
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. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!
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