Cook Specialist II

About the role

Working Title: Cook Specialist II
Classification: COOK SPECIALIST II
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency, employing nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal staff. Its mission is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. This position is located at the Fox Fire Center in Santa Ysabel, CA (San Diego County facility). It is a permanent, full‑time, in‑office role with 1 vacancy. For questions, contact Battalion Chief Ariel Vasquez at (619) 590-3100 or Ariel.Vasquez@fire.ca.gov.

Requirements

• Medical clearance and tuberculosis test required prior to hire.
• TAU (Temporary Authorization Under) appointments: made under temporary authorization regardless of eligibility; limited to 9 months in any 12‑month period; confers no status or rights; to transition to a permanent appointment the employee must obtain eligibility through an examination process. If offered a TAU, the employee must take the next exam for this classification; failure to apply, scoring too low, or failing the exam results in termination within 48 hours of the results being released.

Pay

$4,239.00 – $5,206.00 per month (minimum to maximum of the classification). New‑to‑State candidates are hired at the minimum salary.