California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Defensible Space Inspector
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), California, Missouri, United States, 65018
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) – Pay Range
This range is provided by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range $4,148.00 – $5,879.00.
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 workplace. All applicants for state employment are expected to behave in accordance with this objective.
Position Details
Job Code # JC-503873
Position #(s) 542-316-1085-904
Working Title: Defensible Space Inspector
Classification: FORESTRY TECHNICIAN
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: San Luis Obispo County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Facility: San Luis Obispo Unit
Job Security: Filling Limited Term up to 24 months with possibility of becoming permanent
Department Information The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. With nearly 12 000 employees, its mission is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. CAL FIRE values teamwork, trust, and preparedness, offering employees a variety of career paths and opportunities.
Job Description & Duties See the attached Duty Statement for detailed information about the position. For specific questions related to the duties, contact Division Chief-AO Amber Henderson at (805) 543‑4244 or SLUhiring@fire.ca.gov.
Special Requirements Candidates may be selected from resume review.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date of 1 / 18 / 2026. Candidates should submit their package electronically through CalCareer or provide a hard‑copy to the mailing address listed below.
Application Package – Required Documents
State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) – electronic or printed, including all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications.
Resume – required.
Authorization to Release Information Form (PO‑299): https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9
Copy of the front and back of a valid driver’s license (appropriate class).
Eligibility & Selection Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). Selection will be based on the most qualified candidates. Eligible applicants may include individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, with List or LEAP eligibility, or with SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority.
Seniority & Employment
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Government Administration
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Base Pay Range $4,148.00 – $5,879.00.
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 workplace. All applicants for state employment are expected to behave in accordance with this objective.
Position Details
Job Code # JC-503873
Position #(s) 542-316-1085-904
Working Title: Defensible Space Inspector
Classification: FORESTRY TECHNICIAN
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: San Luis Obispo County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Facility: San Luis Obispo Unit
Job Security: Filling Limited Term up to 24 months with possibility of becoming permanent
Department Information The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. With nearly 12 000 employees, its mission is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. CAL FIRE values teamwork, trust, and preparedness, offering employees a variety of career paths and opportunities.
Job Description & Duties See the attached Duty Statement for detailed information about the position. For specific questions related to the duties, contact Division Chief-AO Amber Henderson at (805) 543‑4244 or SLUhiring@fire.ca.gov.
Special Requirements Candidates may be selected from resume review.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date of 1 / 18 / 2026. Candidates should submit their package electronically through CalCareer or provide a hard‑copy to the mailing address listed below.
Application Package – Required Documents
State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) – electronic or printed, including all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications.
Resume – required.
Authorization to Release Information Form (PO‑299): https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9
Copy of the front and back of a valid driver’s license (appropriate class).
Eligibility & Selection Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). Selection will be based on the most qualified candidates. Eligible applicants may include individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, with List or LEAP eligibility, or with SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority.
Seniority & Employment
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CAL FIRE by 2x.
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