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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

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 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.
 
 
 
 Position Details
 
 
 
 
 Job Code #:
 
 
 
 JC-498073
 
 
 
 Position #(s):
 
 
 
 542-000-1670-VAR
 
 
 
 Working Title:
 
 
 
 
 Fire/EMS Dispatcher
 
 
 
 
 Classification:
 
 
 
 COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR
 
 
 $4,690.00 - $6,459.00 A
 
 
 $5,307.00 - $7,306.00 B
 
 
 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
 
 
 
 # of Positions:
 
 
 
 Multiple
 
 
 
 Work Location:
 
 
 
 United States
 
 
 
 Telework:
 
 
 
 In Office
 
 
 
 Job Type:
 
 
 
 12 Month Limited Term - 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!
 
 
 
 Job Description And Duties
 
 
 
 This is a new advertisement for 2026. If you have previously applied to past Communications Operator job postings, you will need to reapply to this current advertisement to be considered for these positions.
 
 
 
 Hires may be made in the following counties: Butte, El Dorado, Humboldt, Lassen, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama.
 
 
 
 Applications will be processed in rounds with the following cut-off dates:
 
 
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 December 8, 2025
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 January 8, 2026
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 February 6, 2026
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 March 9, 2026
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 April 9, 2026
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 May 8, 2026
 
 
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 Under general supervision, operates multifrequency/channel radio systems, law enforcement telecommunications terminals, computer terminals, and associated equipment; respond to telephone hot-line circuits; dispatch mobile law enforcement and emergency response units to specified points as required; identify locations where assistance is required, determine the availability and location of departmental units, and dispatch units by radio; request emergency services as requested or required by field personnel; respond to other law enforcement and emergency response agencies, dispatching departmental units for response as necessary; act as incident coordinators, tracking and responding to emergency response calls; access data related to warrants, driver licenses, vehicle and vessel registrations, hazardous materials, weapons, stolen property, and criminal history information through the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System; access data on other law enforcement records' databases; maintain required logs; answer telephone inquiries and provide information; and perform other related duties.
 
 
 You will find additional information about the job in the
 
 Duty Statement
 
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 Special Requirements
 
 
 
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 The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
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 The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
 
 
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 Must succesfully complete required training.
 
 
 TAU applicants are encouraged to apply.
 
 
 What is TAU? TAU appointments to this classification are made under temporary authorization. In accordance with the California State Constitution, no person may serve in one or more positions under a temporary appointment longer than 9 months in 12 consecutive months. Therefore, all time served in temporary appointments (for example, CAL FIRE's Firefighter I) during the 12 consecutive month period will count towards this 9 month maximum. An employee gains no status or rights as a result of the TAU appointment and an employee who has had only a TAU appointment has no reinstatement eligibility. Persons who do not possess the minimum qualifications for the classification are ineligible for appointment as a TAU.
 
 
 If you are offered and accept a TAU appointment, you will be required to take the next exam administered for this classification. If you do not apply to take the exam, score too low to be in a reachable rank, OR if you fail the test, your TAU appointment will be terminated within 48 hours of the exam results being released.
 
 
 
 Application Instructions
 
 
 
 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: Until Filled
 
 
 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 &amp; Fire Protection
 
 
 CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring
 
 
 Attn: Communications Operator Hiring
 
 
 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 &amp; Fire Protection
 
 
 CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring
 
 
 Communications Operator Hiring
 
 
 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:
 
 
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 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.
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 Resume is required and must be included.
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 Other - Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). This form may be found at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9
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 Other - CNR Communications Operator Work Location Form: https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/44D8748A8DDC40F49B2948CF605FAC0B
 
 
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 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.
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