STATIONARY ENGINEER
State of California
Job Posting: Stationary Engineer
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
STATIONARY ENGINEER
$6,088.00 - $8,477.00 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: 3/26/2026
Job Description and Duties
Please see the attached duty statement for details on this postion.
Contact Division Chief Dave Rodriguez at (951) 927-3639 for questions related to the duties of the position.
Candidate may be selected by resume review.
This position is located at RRU Bautista Conservation Camp.
Will consider a Water and Sewage Plant Operator. Please see JC-511634 for details on how to apply.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Maintains the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with Department Policy. The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). As such, Cal/OSHA requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit tested for respiratory protection equipment. May be subject to working nights, weekends, or holidays as well as extensive travel.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
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!
Special Requirements
FELONY DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to California Penal Code 4571, any individual interested in seeking employment who may be required to work with inmates at a conservation camp must disclose of any prior felony status up front, so CAL FIRE/CDCR can provide informed consent to a former felon to be on the Conservation Camp/Prison grounds. Any person/employee that has been convicted of a Felony and not received written consent, is committing a Felony.
PREA INFORMATION
Positions located at a Camp or requiring the supervision of inmates requires compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Compliance is determined by completing a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.
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: 3/26/2026Who 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.
- Other -
Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299):https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9
- Other -
Education/Apprenticeship/Licenses – If using education/apprenticeship/licenses to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your formal (unofficial) transcripts and/or degree, or documents.
Desirable Qualifications
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Salary Range B - This range shall only apply to incumbents in positions with direct responsibility for work supervision, on-the-job training, and work performance evaluation of at least 2 inmates, wards, or resident workers.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Coordinator
(559) 243-4196
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
Application Instructions
You must submit a completed State Application (STD. 678) [please include WORKING TITLE and POSITION #], Resume, Education/Apprenticeship/Licenses, and Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299): https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9
If using education/apprenticeship/licenses to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your formal (unofficial) transcripts and/or degree, or documents.
Submit the required documents to the following address or submit electronically:
CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring
ATTN: 542-330-6712-XXX
1234 E. Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
Applications/Resumes postmarked after the final filing date may not be considered. Failure to follow directions for any portion of the required application package may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V
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.