DEPUTY STATE FIRE MARSHAL III (Supervisor)

Job Overview

Eligibility and Minimum Qualifications

• To be eligible, you must meet one of the following: taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on a current certified list; eligible to transfer; or eligible to reinstate.
• Applicants that successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list; obtaining list eligibility does not guarantee employment.
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• If meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification; official transcripts may be required upon appointment.
• Minimum qualifications can be found in the Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Supervisor) classification specifications.

Job Description and Duties

• Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.
• Duties involve field work requiring physical performance calling for above-average ability, endurance, and superior condition.
• 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.
• The pace of work is typically set by the emergency.

Working Conditions

• Local and statewide travel may be required up to 25% of the time and may include overnight stays.
• 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.
• A valid driver's license is required with a good driving record at time of employment; incumbent must maintain a good driving record throughout employment.

Special Requirements

• 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).
• CalOSHA requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment.
• The 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.
• 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.

Application Instructions

• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
• Required Application Package Documents: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

Department Information

Benefits

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