ASSISTANT CHIEF - LOGISTICS

About the role

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency, comprising nearly 14,000 permanent and seasonal employees. Its mission is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. As a member of CAL FIRE, you join a team‑oriented family, building trust and friendship while responding to emergencies and challenging situations. The department offers varied career choices, advancement opportunities, and well‑paying positions.

This posting is for one ASSISTANT CHIEF - LOGISTICS position (Classification: ASSISTANT CHIEF) located in Amador County.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work requiring physical performance calling for above‑average ability, endurance, and superior condition.
• Respond to emergencies and challenging situations, which may involve occasional extraordinarily strenuous activities under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods.
• Engage in running, walking, difficult climbing, jumping, twisting, bending, and lifting over 25 pounds.
• Work pace is typically set by the emergency situation.

Requirements

• Possess a valid California Driver’s License (CDL); provide CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements or restrictions on the application.
• Be capable of wearing respiratory protection equipment, including self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Obtain annual medical clearance for fit‑testing of respiratory protection equipment (comprehensive medical evaluation, physical exam, vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill tests).
• Meet the physical demands of the role: above‑average ability, endurance, superior condition; ability to run, walk, climb, jump, twist, bend, and lift more than 25 pounds; work under adverse conditions and extended periods as dictated by emergencies.

Pay

Salary range: $10,569.00 – $13,674.00 (per month). New hires are typically placed at the minimum of the range.

Schedule

Permanent, full‑time position; work is performed on‑site in Amador County (in‑office, no telework).