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Unit Chief Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-530629

- Unit Chief

UNIT CHIEF

$11,093.00 - $14,360.00 per Month

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

Final Filing Date:

9/12/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Please see the attached duty statement for details on this position. Contact Assistant Southern Region Chief Joshua Nettles at (916) 215-2094 for questions related to the duties of the position. Candidate may be selected by resume review. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Maintains the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with Department Policy. The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). As such, Cal/OSHA requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit tested for respiratory protection equipment. May be subject to working nights, weekends, or holidays as well as extensive travel. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

UNIT CHIEF

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Job Code #:

JC-530629

Position #(s): 542-419-1037-001

Working Title:

Unit Chief

Classification:

UNIT CHIEF

$11,093.00 - $14,360.00

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

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Monterey County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

San Benito-Monterey Unit Department Information 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!

Special Requirements Knowledge of:

All of the Assistant Chief, and public relations methods and interagency relationships in fire protection and resource management programs in California; and cultural heritage and demographics.

Ability to:

All of the Assistant Chief, and ensure that the unit's policies are consistent with the Department's Strategic Plan, Fire Plan, and Board of Forestry and Fire Protection policies Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

9/12/2026