DIVISION CHIEF, CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE
State of California
Job Posting: Chief of the Arson and Bomb Unit
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
DIVISION CHIEF, CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE
$10,783.00 - $13,482.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 12/29/2025
Job Description and Duties
This position is being considered for both Sacramento County and Riverside County. If you would like to apply for the Sacramento County location, please see JC 502182.
This is a 12-month limited-term position that may be extended to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent.
To be eligible for consideration, you must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
1) Taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on a current certified list;
2) Eligible to transfer;
3) Eligible to reinstate.
Applicants that successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list. Obtaining list eligibility does not guarantee employment. Those interested in obtaining employment must apply and compete through the State recruitment process.
Sign up for CAL FIRE exam notifications here.
General information on CAL FIRE career opportunities can be found here.
Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.
Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.
Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- This 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.
- Complete and maintain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Regular Basic Course Academy (RBC) certification, current weapon qualification status, and other POST-required training.
- Ability and willingness to work throughout the State and at unusual hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays; may be placed on standby or on-call 24 hours; possess and maintain a California Driver’s License and good driving record. In and out-of-state travel is required up to 35% of the time and may include overnight stays.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- If using education to meet Minimum Qualification, please attach your degree or transcripts.
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: 12/29/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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.
Desirable Qualifications
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Andrew Henning
(916) 902-5075
andrew.henning@fire.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
(916) 767-8359
ReasonableAccommodations@fire.ca.gov
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Filing a job application “within the time” shall mean: applications must be postmarked by the United States Postal Service (USPS) or depositing with a parcel delivery or courier service no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement, provided that the parcel contains proof of a timely deposit with the parcel delivery or courier service or
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
A completed State Application (STD. 678), a Resume, and any other relevant documents (e.g. transcript copies, copies of degree(s), cover letter, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareer Account, by U.S. mail, or by dropping your application package off. Both addresses are listed in this Job Advertisement.
Please reference Job Control 502193 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section on the STD. 678. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please note you can only apply for one Job Control per application submission.
Temporary Appointments (TAU) may be considered if conditions warrant. TAU may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. TAU may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent or limited-term appointment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.