Job Posting: Forest Practice Geographic Information Systems Research Data Manager
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
JC-522408
RESEARCH DATA MANAGER
$10,050.00 - $11,410.00 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: 7/8/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
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Job Description and Duties
For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Forest Practice Administration Program Manager Shawn Headley by email at Shawn.Headley@fire.ca.gov
The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) under its Forest Practice program regulates timber production of non-Federal industrial and nonindustrial timberlands in California.
The Forest Practice Geographic Information Systems Research Data Manager has charge of and is responsible for the development, administration, and implementation of Forest Practice Information Resources within the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). This includes managing and coordinating support staff of the statewide Forest Practice Geographic Information System (GIS) Program, as well as the delivery of analytical reports and products, and coordination with other system managers including those responsible for managing information under the California Timber Regulation and Environmental Evaluation System (CalTREES) Program, and the Department's and other agencies' Information Technology Systems (ITS) Programs to support the Forest Practice Program development and assessment of ecological performance measures and enforcement of the Z'berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act.
This position is located in Santa Rosa, CA.
California's RTO policy, under Governor's Executive Order N-22-25, requires state employees to be in the office at least four days per week, effective July 1, 2026, with a maximum of one telework day per five-day work week.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays to complete duties.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-522408
Position #(s):
541-101-5740-001
Working Title:
Forest Practice Geographic Information Systems Research Data Manager
Classification:
RESEARCH DATA MANAGER
$10,050.00 - $11,410.00
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:
Sonoma County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Northern Region
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. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!
Department Website: www.fire.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Incumbents must possess 12 semester or 18 quarter units course work in any combination of a data driven research-related field, including at least one course in statistical methods. Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree. Work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis by applicants who have the required units mentioned above.
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: 7/8/2026
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.
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 RDM
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 RDM
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 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
Other - If you are 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 with a major in a data driven research-related field, such as economics, mathematics, psychology, sociology, demography, geography, anthropology, statistics, or data science. This must include at least one course in statistical methods.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States with foreign degrees/transcripts must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.
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. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to this SOQ requirement. In one page using Arial 12-point font size, please respond to the following:
Describe how your background, experience, education, and training qualify you to perform the duties of the position based on the attached duty statement. Describe how your education and experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 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 Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: www.fire.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Michi McKillip
(707) 576-2905
michi.mckillip@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
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 541-101-5740-001 on your STD 678.
Candidate may be selected by resume review.
Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V
Eligibility Information
To be eligible for consideration, you must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
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.
The examination is posted on a continuous basis and can be accessed by following the link below:
Research Data Manager Exam Bulletin
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.
How To Get A State Job
Individuals must pass an open examination before applying for most job vacancies with the State of California.
Use the "exam/assessment search" function on the CalCareers website at www.jobs.ca.gov to search for the examination you are interested in applying for. If the exam is currently being offered, you will need to follow the directions in the exam bulletin on how to apply for and take the exam. Not all examinations are offered continuously or at the time a job vacancy occurs.
Successful examination candidates are placed on an eligibility list. Candidates should refer to their examination results for specific list eligibility expiration dates and to re-take the exam when necessary. Once list eligibility has been established, you can search and apply for current vacancies in the classification to which you have established eligibility.
Candidates must also meet the minimum qualifications of the classification to be appointed into the classification they are applying for. Minimum qualifications can be found in the class specifications listed on the exam bulletin or on the CalCareers website. Application packages should include documentation and relevant experience that shows you have the required education and/or experience to meet the minimum qualifications.
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.