Pipeline Safety Engineer

Job Description and Duties

To be eligible for consideration, you must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on a current certified list;
• Eligible to transfer;
• Eligible to reinstate.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Special Requirements

This position requires Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) Clearance prior to the incumbent being hired.

Working Conditions

Positions will be headquartered in one of the following counties: Humboldt, Shasta, Butte, Sonoma, Sacramento, Alameda, Fresno, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Luis Obispo. Additionally, the incumbent's responsibilities will require routine travel and work statewide. Positions and locations will be offered based on operational need.

The position is eligible for a hybrid telework option, in accordance with CAL FIRE’s telework policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Must be willing to work throughout the state and work at unusual hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays; Travel may be required up to 40% and may include overnight stays; Must be willing to respond to pipeline emergencies on a 24 hour "on-call" basis; Wear job-required attire and personal protection equipment; Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles and have a good driving record.

Additional Documents

For more information, please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section.

Department Information

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 14,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.