JC-528652 Deputy State Fire Marshal

This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

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Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.

To be eligible for consideration, you must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
1)    Taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on a current certified list
2)    Eligible to transfer
3)    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.

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For questions about the exam process, job application process, or about career opportunities with CAL FIRE, email our Recruitment Unit at or call.

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

Working Conditions

• Positions will be headquartered in one of the following counties: Humboldt, Shasta, Butte, Sonoma, Sacramento, Alameda, Fresno, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Luis Obispo.  Additionally, the incumbent's responsibilities will require routine travel and work statewide. Positions and locations will be offered based on operational need.

• Statewide and local travel will be required up to 50% of the time and will include overnight stays. The incumbent will be required to complete the training to become a Registered State Fire Training Instructor within one year of appointment. 5% Emergency Duty Assignments as required.

• This position is eligible for a hybrid telework option, in accordance with CAL FIRE’s telework policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
  

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• 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.
• All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete. 1
• Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts
• Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age
• Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. 2
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
• If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification
• Official transcripts may be required upon appointment
• If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position
• Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board
• The minimum qualifications can be found in the

DEPUTY STATE FIRE MARSHAL:

• classification specifications

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