California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Prescribed Fire Technician
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Prescribed Fire Technician
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Location: Mendocino County (Willits, CA)
Pay Range Base pay range : $4,148.00 - $5,379.00 A
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Position Details Job Title : Prescribed Fire Technician
Classification : FORESTRY TECHNICIAN
Job Code : JC-503686
# of Positions : Multiple
Telework : In Office
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Facility : Mendocino Unit
Job Description And Duties Positions are located in Willits, CA. For questions related to the duties of these positions, please contact Battalion Chief Kevin Ryan by phone at (707) 367-3149 or by email at Kevin.Ryan@fire.ca.gov. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment (including self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)). This includes annual medical clearance and fit‑testing for respiratory protection equipment.
Must successfully complete required training prior to emergency response as a condition of employment.
Must maintain the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with Department policy.
Extended travel away from assigned headquarters is required.
Application Instructions Final Filing Date: 1/17/2026. Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages, including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents. Submit electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. For hard copy, submit to:
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring, Attn: MEU ‑ Forestry Technician, 135 Ridgway Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (Drop‑Off and Mailing).
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.
Authorization to Release Information Form (PO‑299). Available at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9.
Copy of the front and back of your valid Driver's License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
If using education to meet minimum qualifications, provide a copy of your college transcripts demonstrating completion of 15 semester units of college in forestry, natural resource management, conservation, or a closely related subject.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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Location: Mendocino County (Willits, CA)
Pay Range Base pay range : $4,148.00 - $5,379.00 A
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Position Details Job Title : Prescribed Fire Technician
Classification : FORESTRY TECHNICIAN
Job Code : JC-503686
# of Positions : Multiple
Telework : In Office
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Facility : Mendocino Unit
Job Description And Duties Positions are located in Willits, CA. For questions related to the duties of these positions, please contact Battalion Chief Kevin Ryan by phone at (707) 367-3149 or by email at Kevin.Ryan@fire.ca.gov. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment (including self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)). This includes annual medical clearance and fit‑testing for respiratory protection equipment.
Must successfully complete required training prior to emergency response as a condition of employment.
Must maintain the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with Department policy.
Extended travel away from assigned headquarters is required.
Application Instructions Final Filing Date: 1/17/2026. Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages, including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents. Submit electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. For hard copy, submit to:
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring, Attn: MEU ‑ Forestry Technician, 135 Ridgway Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (Drop‑Off and Mailing).
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.
Authorization to Release Information Form (PO‑299). Available at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9.
Copy of the front and back of your valid Driver's License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
If using education to meet minimum qualifications, provide a copy of your college transcripts demonstrating completion of 15 semester units of college in forestry, natural resource management, conservation, or a closely related subject.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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