ASSISTANT CHIEF

Division Chief•North Coast (D3403) Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-518717

•Division Chief•North Coast (D3403)

ASSISTANT CHIEF

$10,569.00•$13,674.00 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:

5/28/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Please see the attached duty statement for details on this postion. Contact Assistant Chief Administration Rob Jenkins at (805)543-4244 or by email at SLUhiring@fire.ca.gov 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 May be required to work irregular work hours and days, including weekends and holidays. 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 the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit tested for respiratory protection equipment. Transfers will require a two-year commitment. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ASSISTANT CHIEF

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-518717

Position #(s): 542-340-1039-003

Working Title:

Division Chief•North Coast (D3403)

Classification:

ASSISTANT CHIEF

$10,569.00•$13,674.00 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:

San Luis Obispo County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

San Luis Obispo 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. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with

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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:

5/28/2026