- Working title
- Forestry and Fire Protection Administrator
- Monthly salary
- FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION A: $11,093.00 - $14,360.00 per Month
- Exam #
- 4731
- Deadline
- 01/26/2026
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00101031 - FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION A
Under general direction, to assist a Region Chief in planning, organizing, and directing programs of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, to serve as Assistant Region Chief, and to act in the absence of the Region Chief; or to have in-charge responsibility at the Fire Academy for administration of statewide training; or, in departmental headquarters, under the general direction of a Deputy Director, to coordinate a complex and difficult statewide program in the area of resource management or fire protection; and to do other related work.
TYPICAL TASKS
In a Region:
Directs the work of regional program managers engaged in the administration and operation of camps, fire protection, resource management, and management services program functions; supervises administrative staff and their assignments; selects and evaluates the performance of employees; plans and reviews staffing requirements; directs the preparation of management reports on fire control, fire prevention, resource management, training, and other projects as required; reviews proposals and consults with various staff members on operations, engineering, resource management, fire prevention, fire control, and management services problems; makes recommendations for special studies and projects and serves on task force assignments; may assume complete charge of the Region in the absence of the Region Chief; and performs other related work.
In the Fire Academy:
Serves as the Administrator of the Fire Academy and provides statewide coordination of training; consults with departmental headquarters management on matters of policy and administrative procedures; selects and evaluates the performance of employees; plans and reviews staffing requirements; directs the preparation of management reports on training and other projects as required; makes recommendations for special studies and projects and serves on task force assignments; supervises administrative staff and their assignments; and performs other related work.
In Headquarters (Resource Management):
Administers a statewide program in resource management; ensures compliance with the provisions of the Public Resources Code and Forest Practice Act; participates in forestry-related programs conducted by civic groups and addresses groups on resource management and fire protection programs; assists in coordinating the acquisition, replacement, and allocation of property, material, and supplies; selects and evaluates the performance of employees; plans and reviews staffing requirements; directs the preparation of management reports on fire control, fire prevention, resource management, training, and other projects as required; directs the review and planning of the measures to be applied on State Forest lands in planting, growing, harvesting, and marketing of timber crops and other forest products; makes recommendations for special studies and projects and serves on task force assignments; and performs other related work.
In Headquarters (Fire Protection):
Administers a statewide program in fire protection; consults with departmental headquarters management on matters of policy and administrative procedures; works with staff specialists and other fire control agencies in formulating overall rural fire control programs; negotiates cooperative agreements for the prevention of forest and structural fires; selects and evaluates the performance of employees; plans and reviews staffing requirements; directs the preparation of management reports on fire prevention and other projects as required; makes recommendations for special studies and projects and serves on task force assignments; and performs other related work.
SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Demonstrated administrative ability; willingness to accept increasing responsibility; willingness to work long and irregular hours, to work in remote parts of the State, and to work on Sundays and holidays; willingness during the fire season to remain on duty as necessary or as emergency circumstances require; neat personal appearance; and hearing sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
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.
00101031 - FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION AEither I
One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Deputy Chief or a Forester III.
Or II
Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Division Chief, California State Fire Marshal's Office; Assistant Chief (Supervisory); Assistant Chief (Nonsupervisory); Forester II (Supervisory); Forester II (Nonsupervisory); and Fire Prevention Officer II.
Or III
Experience: Three years of forestry experience which has included responsibility for an extensive administrative area, a major staff activity, or an extensive resource management project. Such experience must have been at least comparable to that of a Deputy Chief or a Forester III in the California state service. AND
Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with specialization in forestry, resource management, or other closely related natural resource field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Final Filing Date: 1/26/2026.
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 AND FIRE PROTECTION A - Open
All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements by the final filing date January 26, 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.
Please note the following:
1.) A State Application (STD 678) is REQUIRED and must be submitted.
2.) A Training and Experience Narrative is REQUIRED and must be submitted.
3.) If you are using education to meet pattern III, please submit a copy of your diploma with your application packet.
4.) 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 and Fire Protection AdministratorQuestions regarding this examination should be directed to:
CAL FIRE Examination Unit710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: (916) 894-9580
CALFIREexams@fire.ca.gov
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.