- Working title
- Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Specialist)
- Monthly salary
- $8,773.00 - $11,882.00 per Month
- Exam #
- 4662
- Deadline
- 12/02/2025
- External Link
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00109013 - DEPUTY STATE FIRE MARSHAL III (SPECIALIST)
TYPICAL TASKS
A Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Specialist) does difficult specialized field enforcement work; consults with local fire officials, architects, engineers, and contractors on problems of fire and panic safety in the design, construction, and operation of buildings and facilities subject to regulation by the State Fire Marshal; cooperates with other public agencies on mutual problems relating to fire safety; reviews reports and recommendations of field inspectors and prepares letters of instruction and recommendation to owners; conducts informal hearings and prepares cases for court, as required; administers the application, within a district, of all laws and regulations of the State Fire Marshal; conducts training meetings for field personnel; maintains records of inspections made; supervises field personnel in following up enforcement of laws and regulations of the Office of State Fire Marshal; trains new field personnel on inspection work and enforcement and evaluates their performance; makes special field inspections with personnel in unusual or controversial problems.
Administers laws and regulations governing the flame-retardant treatment of tents and flammable decorative materials, the manufacture and sale of dangerously flammable articles of wearing apparel, and the sale and discharge of fireworks.
Reviews plans and specification for small-capacity occupancies, heat-activated fire alarm and sprinkler systems, and revisions to existing buildings for compliance with panic and fire safety laws and regulations; may devote full time to reviewing plans and specifications for all types of buildings subject to regulation by the State Fire Marshal; advises the Office of the State Architect and other State agencies concerning the application of fire prevention laws and regulations in the design and construction of State buildings.
Attends day or evening meetings of associations, service clubs, and similar groups to give fire prevention talks and to present fire prevention material.
SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Tact and keenness of observation.
FELONY DISQUALIFICATION
Existing law provides that persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers. Such persons are not eligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in this class.
All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.
00109013 - DEPUTY STATE FIRE MARSHAL III (SPECIALIST)Either I
Two years of experience performing the duties of a Deputy State Fire Marshal, Range B in the California state service.
Or II
Experience: Five years of experience in any one or a combination of the following:
1. In fire prevention work in a public fire prevention bureau, unit or agency; OR
2. In fire prevention or industrial safety engineering in private industry; OR
3. In building inspection work in a public bureau, unit or agency.
(College training may be substituted for the experience on the basis of two years of college being equivalent to one year of experience.) AND
Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Final Filing Date: 12/2/2025.
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):
- DEPUTY STATE FIRE MARSHAL III (Specialist) - Open
All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements by the final filing date December 2, 2025, 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.) Candidates that wish to apply unplanned overtime hours towards the experience requirements outlined in the Minimum Qualifications section of this bulletin, MUST submit the Unplanned Overtime (OT) Supplemental Form with their application packet.
3.) If you are using education to meet the Minimum Qualifications under Pattern II, please attach a copy of your diploma and/or transcripts showing proof of coursework/completion/graduation to 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
Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Specialist)Questions 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.