- Working title
- Forestry Equipment Manager II
- Monthly salary
- $8,497.00 - $11,030.00 per Month
- Exam #
- 5350
- Deadline
- 08/07/2026
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00106874 - FORESTRY EQUIPMENT MANAGER II
(1) Under general supervision of the Division Chief, Operations, is responsible for equipment-related training and for operation, maintenance, and repair of all mobile equipment within the Area/Region; directs field testing of corrective engineering and individual research projects; supervises a small staff of Forestry Equipment Managers I and/or Heavy Equipment Mechanics engaged in the repair and maintenance of equipment; prepares budget for area/regional equipment programming; keeps records on all expenditures and makes reports; sets work priorities, reviews progress of work, and makes equipment inspections; reviews reports on fatal accidents involving forestry equipment and personnel.
(2) Under general supervision of the Senior Forestry Equipment Manager, develops equipment purchase plan, supporting documents, and materials list for the purchase of vehicles and other related equipment; has responsibility for equipment acquisition and disposal; statewide vehicle inventory management; equipment design and development; supervises and directs mobile equipment staff; provides contract administration; plans and coordinates statewide training courses for fire control personnel on the operation, maintenance, and repair of all mobile equipment.
Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel throughout the State.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.
Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.
00106874 - FORESTRY EQUIPMENT MANAGER IIEither I
Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Forestry Equipment Manager I.
Or II
Five years of experience in the construction and repair of gasoline-and diesel-powered mobile equipment, at least two years of which shall have been in the supervision of the work of a small group of journeyperson mechanics or machinists engaged in the construction and repair of gasoline-and diesel-powered mobile equipment. (Experience in the California state service applied toward this requirement must include at least two years in a class comparable to Forestry Equipment Manager I.) (Graduation from college with a degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the nonsupervisory experience.)
Final Filing Date: 8/7/2026.
Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received or postmarked by the filing date indicated above. Applications postmarked, personally delivered or received via interoffice mail after the filing date will not be accepted.
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.
If using the United States Postal Service (USPS) for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be postmarked and arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark and arrives after the final filing date, your application may not be accepted into the examination. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof the application was sent prior to the final filing date.
Who Should Apply
The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.
Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):
- FORESTRY EQUIPMENT MANAGER II - Open
All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements by the final filing date August 7, 2026, unless otherwise noted.
- Once you have participated in this examination, you may not test again for six (6) months.
- Applicants who have not passed probation in this classification are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.
Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
You may apply by mail to:
- Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Examination Unit
710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678).
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
- Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Examination Unit
710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678). All applicants must provide proof of identification. Accepted forms of identification are: 1) a photo identification card or 2) two forms of signed identification.
1) A State Application (STD 678) is REQUIRED and must be submitted.
2) If using education to meet the minimum qualifications under Pattern II, you must include a copy of your transcripts showing proof of graduation or a copy of your diploma.
3) All applicants must include "from" and "to" employment dates (month/day/year), time base, and applicable civil service class titles on their STD 678. Applications received without this information may be rejected.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Special Testing Arrangements
If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.
If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.
Application Link
Forestry Equipment Manager IIQuestions regarding this examination should be directed to:
Department of Forestry & Fire ProtectionExamination Unit
710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: (916) 894-9580
CALFIREexams@fire.ca.gov
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
CAL FIRE Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: (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.