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State of California
ASSISTANT CHIEF
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What they do
A Fire Chief manages the operation of a fire station and leads teams of firefighters at the site of a fire. A Fire Marshall leads safety inspections of buildings to ensure compliance with local fire codes, and leads investigations to determine the cause of a fire.
$86,614 / year median in Montana
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Chief•County Administration Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
Manson@fire.ca.gov. This position is located in Oroville, CA. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions The incumbent typically is required to perform psychologically stressful and/or physically demanding duties consistent with firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical response, including working in isolated areas, walking or running on uneven, rough terrain, and remaining on duty 24 hours or longer without a break while performing these duties. May be subject to working nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
JC-529860
•Assistant Chief•County AdministrationASSISTANT 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:
9/4/2026Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Deputy Chief Rick Manson by phone at (530) 538-7111 or by email at Rick.Manson@fire.ca.gov. This position is located in Oroville, CA. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions The incumbent typically is required to perform psychologically stressful and/or physically demanding duties consistent with firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical response, including working in isolated areas, walking or running on uneven, rough terrain, and remaining on duty 24 hours or longer without a break while performing these duties. May be subject to working nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.