EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FORESTERS LICENSING/DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
Full-time
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 12,672-14,118 / month
Job Posting: Assistant Executive Officer, Regulations and Licensing for the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FORESTERS LICENSING/DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
$12,672.00 - $14,118.00 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: 12/4/2026
Job Description and Duties
The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (BOF/Board) Professional Forester’s Registration Program regulates the practice of professional forestry to protect the public interest and promote responsible forest resource management. It oversees the registration of Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) and Certified Rangeland Managers (CRMs), including qualification requirements, examinations, license renewals, and disciplinary actions.
Under the administrative direction of the Executive Officer, Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (Executive Officer), the Assistant Executive Officer, Foresters Licensing (AEO) oversees the Professional Forester’s Registration Program and serves as the Board’s technical regulations leader. This includes team management, supervision, and mentoring/developing new staff. This also includes being a key leadership partner in running meetings, managing key projects and workflow, independently supporting the leadership of the Board, and serving as a proxy for the Executive Officer when needed, in coordination with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the California Natural Resources Agency, the Governor's Office, the Legislature, federal agencies, local governments, tribal governments, professional organizations, and other stakeholders.
Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
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 located in the California Natural Resources Headquarters in downtown Sacramento, offering convenient access to I 5, the Capital City Freeway (I 80), and next to light rail station. The building features a fitness center, indoor bicycle and scooter storage, a variety of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and a multi option food court.
Minimum Requirements
This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.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 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.
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
- This position may be designated as a Conflict of Interest position. The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) requires that employees in positions designated in CAL FIRE’s Conflict of Interest Code file a completed and signed Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) upon hire, and annually thereafter.
- All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.
- Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
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: 12/4/2026Who 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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Failure to include the Statement of Qualifications as required shall result in disqualification from the hiring process. Please see the section labeled "Statement of Qualifications" for further information.
- Other -
- A valid Registered Professional Foresters License (RPF) in good standing is required.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Alexandra La Plante
(916) 217-4034
Alexandra.LaPlante@bof.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
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
The Statement of Qualifications must be no more than three pages in length, single-spaced, size 12-point Arial font, submitted as a pdf document.
- What knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and/or education make you the most qualified candidate for this position? Be specific and provide at least 3 examples.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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
Date stamped at the appropriate office of the appointing power no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement
OR
Electronically transmitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the final filing date specified on the job vacancy announcement.
For the purposes of determining whether an application has been filed within the time as set forth above, any dates printed on mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology shall not be considered postmarks and, as such, are not acceptable proof of the date the application was filed.
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 537539 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.
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.
