Job Description

Job Description and Duties

For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact the Forest Practice Geographic Information Systems Manager  Amy Atangan-Rinne by phone at (707) 227-9201 or by email at  amy.atangan-rinne@fire.ca.gov

This position is located in Santa Rosa, CA.
Position Overview:

Under the general direction of the Forest Practice Information Systems Manager, the Forest Practice Research GIS Supervisor manages Geographic Information Systems (GIS) staff performing mapping, data input and analysis based in Environmental System Research Institute (ESRI) software. The incumbent acts as a subject matter expert, coordinates with other system managers including those responsible for managing information under the California Timber Regulation Environmental Evaluation System (CalTREES), supports the broader Forest Practice Program along with the development and assessment of ecological performance measures, and enforcement of the Z'berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).

Incumbents must possess 12 semester or 18 quarter units course work in any combination of a data driven research-related field, such as economics, mathematics, psychology, sociology, demography, geography, anthropology, statistics, data science or a research-related field. This must include at least one course in statistical methods

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: 7/17/2025

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.

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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring

Attn: CNR - FPGIS Supervisor

135 Ridgway Avenue

Santa Rosa , CA 95401

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring

Attn: CNR - FPGIS Supervisor

135 Ridgway Avenue

Santa Rosa , CA 95401

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 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:
• Other - Please provide a c opy of your college transcripts indicating at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in any combination of a data driven research-related field. This must include at least one course in statistical methods.
• Other - If using education to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification, please provide a copy of your college transcripts indicating a bachelor's or advanced degree was awarded. If including transcripts for an advanced degree, you must also provide transcripts that evidence completion of a bachelor's degree.
• Statement of Qualifications - This Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to elicit information regarding each applicant’s interest and experience in relation to this position. The completed written response to the prompts below  should not be more than two typed pages, using 12-point font size. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to this SOQ requirement.
  
  • How does your experience, education, and training qualify you to perform the duties of the position based on the attached duty statement?
  • Describe your demonstrated leadership skills in building and fostering a positive team environment and your ability to consider differing opinions, viewpoints, perspectives, needs, and interests.
  • Describe your experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and explain how this makes you a competitive candidate.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Northern Region Hiring
(707) 576-2275

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

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Please include the position number 541-101-5734-001  on your STD 678 form.

Candidate may be selected by resume review.

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: 

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office,

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