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Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-478035
Position #(s):
542-003-7500-005
Working Title:
Deputy Director, Resource Management
Classification:
C. E. A.
$11,778.00 - $17,173.00 B
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Facility:
Sacramento HQ
Department Information
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Mission: CAL FIRE Serves and Safeguards the People and Protects the Property and Resources of California.
Shared Values:
- Integrity
- Service
- Community
- Diversity
CAL FIRE is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees who function as a team. You will build trust and friendships with your co-workers, and together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!
Visit our website for more information:
Join Us | CAL FIRE
Job Description And Duties
The Deputy Director, Resource Management serves as the principal advisor in the area of Resource Management under the administrative direction of the Chief Deputy Director, Operations in the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). The incumbent administers CAL FIRE’s statewide Resource Management programs, including, but not limited to: Forest Practice, Resource Protection and Improvement, Fire and Resource Assessment, and Climate and Energy. The incumbent also acts for the Chief Deputy Director, Operations on budgetary, financial, and other administrative matters relating to Resource Management which affect CAL FIRE’s programs.
This position may qualify for a recruitment and retention bonus of $1,350 per month.
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement .
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: 5/26/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
CAL FIRE Examination Unit
Attn: Ashley Stewart
710 Riverpoint Court
West Sacramento , CA 95605
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
CAL FIRE Examination Unit
Ashley Stewart
710 Riverpoint Court
West Sacramento , CA 95605
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this examination. Please see the section in this bulletin titled, "Statement of Qualifications Instructions" for more detailed information.
Note - Resumes do NOT take the place of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). If you do NOT submit an SOQ, you will be disqualified.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made 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.
