State of California
Division Chief - Emergency Operation Coordination Center
State of California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Job Posting: Division Chief - Emergency Operation Coordination Center
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
Job ID: JC-502395
Classification: ASSISTANT CHIEF
Salary: $10,569.00 - $13,674.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.
Location: Redding, CA.
Final Filing Date: 12/31/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (using your CalCareer account) or by mail drop‑off
Questions: Deputy Chief John Wilson, phone (530) 227-6574 or email John.Wilson@fire.ca.gov
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, or holidays to complete duties.
Minimum Requirements
Medical clearance prior to being hired.
Annual medical clearance to be fit‑tested for respiratory protection equipment (including SCBA).
Possession of a valid driver’s license (appropriate class issued by the DMV).
Application Instructions Complete applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered.
Submit electronically through your CalCareer account at www.calcareers.ca.gov. If submitting by mail or drop‑off, use the address listed below.
Mailing and Drop‑Off Addresses Department of Forestry & Fire Protection CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring Attn: CNR — AC, EOCC 135 Ridgway Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Drop‑off hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic version).
Resume.
Authorization to Release Information Form (PO‑299).
Copy of the front and back of your valid driver’s license.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations when interview is scheduled. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Contact Information Hiring Unit Contact: Northern Region Hiring (707) 576-2275
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator: (916) 767-8359, ReasonableAccommodations@fire.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information Please include the position number 542‑101‑1039‑001 on your STD 678 form.
Applicants are encouraged to complete the recruitment questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V.
Individuals must pass an open examination before applying for most job vacancies with the State of California. Use the exam search on www.jobs.ca.gov to find the relevant exam and instructions.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation. The State of California strives for a drug‑free workplace and expects all applicants to comply with this objective.
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Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
Job ID: JC-502395
Classification: ASSISTANT CHIEF
Salary: $10,569.00 - $13,674.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.
Location: Redding, CA.
Final Filing Date: 12/31/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (using your CalCareer account) or by mail drop‑off
Questions: Deputy Chief John Wilson, phone (530) 227-6574 or email John.Wilson@fire.ca.gov
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, or holidays to complete duties.
Minimum Requirements
Medical clearance prior to being hired.
Annual medical clearance to be fit‑tested for respiratory protection equipment (including SCBA).
Possession of a valid driver’s license (appropriate class issued by the DMV).
Application Instructions Complete applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered.
Submit electronically through your CalCareer account at www.calcareers.ca.gov. If submitting by mail or drop‑off, use the address listed below.
Mailing and Drop‑Off Addresses Department of Forestry & Fire Protection CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring Attn: CNR — AC, EOCC 135 Ridgway Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Drop‑off hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic version).
Resume.
Authorization to Release Information Form (PO‑299).
Copy of the front and back of your valid driver’s license.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations when interview is scheduled. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Contact Information Hiring Unit Contact: Northern Region Hiring (707) 576-2275
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator: (916) 767-8359, ReasonableAccommodations@fire.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information Please include the position number 542‑101‑1039‑001 on your STD 678 form.
Applicants are encouraged to complete the recruitment questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V.
Individuals must pass an open examination before applying for most job vacancies with the State of California. Use the exam search on www.jobs.ca.gov to find the relevant exam and instructions.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation. The State of California strives for a drug‑free workplace and expects all applicants to comply with this objective.
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