Unit Finance Manager

About the role

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-524859
  

• Position #(s): 541-215-4800-904
  

• Working Title: Unit Finance Manager
  

• Classification: SUPERVISOR I
  

• $7,172.00 - $8,910.00
  

• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
  

• # of Positions: 1
  

• Work Location: Tehama County
  

• Telework: In Office
  

• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
  

• Facility: Tehama-Glenn Unit
  

• 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 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

Duties

This position is located in Red Bluff, CA. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

• Applicant Eligibility: To be eligible for consideration, you must meet one the eligibility criteria listed in the "Who May Apply" section. Lack of eligibility does not preclude you from applying and competing for the position, and you will still be included in the process as long as all documents are submitted completely, correctly, and timely.

• Obtaining list eligibility does not guarantee employment. Those interested in obtaining employment must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. The examination for this classification is posted on a continuous basis and can be accessed by following the link(s) below:

• Supervisor I Exam Bulletin
• Supervisor I LEAP Exam Bulletin

General information

• Taking and passing an examination for a specific classification grants you list eligibility for that classification ONLY. Establishing eligibility for a “higher level” classification does not establish eligibility in the “lower level” classifications in the same series. To establish eligibility for a specific classification, you MUST TAKE AND PASS THE EXAMINATION FOR THAT EXACT CLASSIFICATION.

• Sign up for CAL FIRE exam notifications here.

• General information on CAL FIRE career opportunities can be found here.

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.

• Final Filing Date: 7/25/2026

Who May Apply

• Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).

• SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

• All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

• Resume is required and must be included.

• Other - Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). This form may be found at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9

• If using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please provide a copy of your college transcripts indicating a Bachelor’s Degree was awarded.

Questions

• Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.