Final Filing Date: 9/5/2024.

Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received or postmarked by the filing date indicated above. Applications postmarked, personally delivered or received via interoffice mail after the filing date will not be accepted.

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.

If using the United States Postal Service (USPS) for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be postmarked and arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted into the examination. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof the application was sent prior to the final filing date.

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

• FORESTRY LOGISTICS OFFICER I - Open

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements by the final filing date, September 5, 2024. 

• Once you have participated in this examination, you may not test again for six (6) months.

• Applicants who have not passed probation in this classification are encouraged to apply.

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

You may apply by mail to:

• Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
  Attention: Examination Unit
  710 Riverpoint Ct.
  West Sacramento, CA 95605
  

Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678).

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

• Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
  Attention: Examination Unit
  710 Riverpoint Ct.
  West Sacramento, CA 95605
  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678). All applicants must provide proof of identification. Accepted forms of identification are: 1) a photo identification card or 2) two forms of signed identification.

Please note the following:

1.) A State Application (STD 678) is REQUIRED and must be submitted.

2.) All applicants must include "from" and "to" employment dates (month/day/year), time base, and applicable civil service class titles on their STD 678. Applications received without this information may be rejected.

3.) Candidates that wish to apply unplanned overtime hours towards the experience requirements outlined in the Minimum Qualifications section of this bulletin, MUST complete the Unplanned Overtime (OT) Questionnaire. Please copy and paste this URL into your web browser to access this form: 
https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/36B2F1AA2D7F4FA281AAEC6E0FA7F827

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

Possession of a valid California driver’s license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Applicants who do not possess the license will be admitted into the examination but must secure the license prior to appointment.

EITHER I

One year of experience as a Materials and Stores Specialist in a business services assignment performing procurement, supply, redistribution, and inventory accounting duties.

OR II

Three years of logistical operations experience performing purchasing, requisition, receipt, storage, and redistribution of supplies and the inventory control duties, or a combination of these duties. (Experience in the California state service applied toward this requirement must include one year performing the duties of a class with a level of responsibility not less than that of Materials and Stores Specialist.)

This examination consists of the following component(s):

A final score of 70% must be attained to be placed on the eligible list.

To obtain a position on the eligible list, applicants must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination.  This exam will consist of the following:

STRUCTURED INTERVIEW (QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL PANEL) - WEIGHTED 100%

In this type of exam candidates will be asked pre-determined, job-related questions by a two or three-person panel and rated against pre-determined benchmarks. Candidates will be provided with scratch paper and a pencil.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held in October/November 2024.

CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT APPEAR FOR THE STRUCTURED INTERVIEW EXAMINATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. 

In addition to evaluating the applicant's relative knowledge, skill and ability as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education/experience, emphasis in each test component will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each applicant's:

1. The English language to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in order to exchange information and accomplish daily activities.
2. How to effectively communicate with others (e.g., colleagues, inmates and wards, local fire agencies, vendors) to maintain working relationships.
3. Basic arithmetic (e.g., addition, subtraction, division, multiplication) to perform accurate calculations when managing inventory, ordering, and purchasing.
4. How to read and comprehend resources (e.g., handbooks, instructions, policies) to ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures.
5. The use of computers or mobile devices to search the internet and/or databases to obtain necessary information.
6. Various procurement methods (e.g., CalCard, Standard 65, CAL FIRE-93) to purchase supplies or services (e.g., fire hose, Personal Protective Equipment, foam) for the Unit and emergency incidents.
7. The use and operation of office equipment (e.g., calculator, computer, fax machine) to complete administrative duties (e.g., inventory, logs, record keeping).
8. Warehouse security, loss prevention, and asset protection to employ best inventory management practices, minimize theft, and prevent waste through accurate ordering, record keeping, and proper inventory control measures.
9. Organizing and maintaining filling systems to keep an account of records (e.g., inventory, training, archives).
10. Methods and practices used in inventory management (e.g., recording, inspecting, maintaining) to ensure minimum levels of inventory.
11. Firefighting equipment, supplies (e.g., fire, medical, office), and services suitable to meet the needs and goals of the Department.
12. Capabilities, care and maintenance of equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet-jack, hand trucks, stake-sides) used to store and distribute supplies and equipment.
13. Basic vehicle maintenance (e.g., checking fluid levels, tire pressure) to ensure safe operation of State vehicles.
14. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and procedures to ensure employees are protected from discrimination in the workplace.
15. Hazardous materials to ensure safe handling, storage, and transportation of goods.
16. Navigation sources and tools (e.g., road maps, Global Positioning System, compass) in order to arrive safely and timely to the destination.
17. Health and safety codes and regulations (e.g., proper lifting techniques, tripping hazards, chemical spills) to ensure a safe working environment.

1. Safely maneuver and lift heavy and bulky items (e.g., pallets, ice chests, boxes) in order to minimize injuries and transport materials safely.
2. Use mobile devices (e.g., cell phones, tablets) to meet the operational needs of the Department.
3. Safely drive a variety of Department vehicles (e.g., stake-side, truck, van) in a variety of weather conditions and topography.
4. Load and secure items (e.g., strap down, distribute load, vehicle selection) into a vehicle for safe transportation.
5. Operate a computer and utilize software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, electronic Fire Control-33, CalATERS) to accomplish administrative duties and record keeping.
6. Operate various types of office equipment (e.g., calculator, copier, fax, machine) to accomplish administrative duties.
7. Procure goods and services to meet the operational needs of the Department.

1. Work independently to accomplish work assignments.
2. Drive safely, maintain a valid Driver’s License, and good driving record to ensure health and safety.
3. Work extended periods of time (e.g., holidays, weekends, nights) in a safe manner to meet the requirements of the Unit or emergency incident.
4. Use diplomacy while communicating and working with a variety of individuals (e.g., vendors, personnel, public) to maintain a professional work environment.
5. Maintain composure to exercise sound judgment in stressful situations.
6. Plan and stay on track to accomplish urgent and immediate needs of the job.
7. Read, write, and speak English to successfully complete tasks.
8. Lift and carry at least 50 pounds repeatedly over the period of a work day to complete duties of the position.
9. Anticipate logistical needs of the Unit to provide adequate support.
10. Forecast future needs, costs of supplies, services, and equipment to support the Department’s operational needs.
11. Travel for extended periods of time to arrive safely at the required destination.
12. Organize and prioritize tasks to accomplish work in a timely manner.
13. Analyze various situations accurately and take effective action to accomplish work assignments.
14. Locate, order, and purchase commodities utilizing various sources to ensure the needs of the Unit or incident is met.
15. Assess when a task is beyond your capabilities and ask for help to minimize potential errors.
16. Prepare and reconcile inventories to ensure accountability.
17. Be assertive when making decisions to ensure work is completed correctly.
18. Give clear and concise instruction to direct the work of others (e.g., firefighters, emergency workers, inmates, wards) regarding tasks that need to be performed.
19. Plan, organize, and evaluate the work of others to ensure effective job performance.
20. Monitor employee performance to ensure tasks are completed.
21. Operate warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jack) to lift heavy objects independently to accomplish tasks.

A Departmental Open eligible list for the FORESTRY LOGISTICS OFFICER I Classification will be established for:

• Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

The names of successful competitors will be merged onto the eligible list(s) in order of final score regardless of test date. Eligibility expires 12 months after it is established. Applicants must then retake the examination to reestablish eligibility.

Veterans' Preference will be granted for this examination. Veterans' Preference is an assistance program for veterans, veteran widows and widowers, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans who seek employment with the state. Veterans' Preference is also extended to currently serving military members nearing their retirement or separation date.

You are not eligible for Veteran's Preference if you are:

• A veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or released.
• A veteran, widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran who currently has permanent civil service status. (Permanent civil service status is the status of an employee who is lawfully retained in his/her position after completion of the applicable probationary period. This does not include limited term).

Veterans' Preference is codified in Government Code Sections 18973 – 18979.

Veteran status is verified by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Directions to apply for Veterans' Preference are on the Veterans' Preference Application (Std. Form 1093), which is available at www.CalCareers.ca.gov, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Career Credits are not granted for examination(s) administered on an Open basis or a Promotional basis.

• Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

CAL FIRE Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator
710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: (916) 894-9570 ext. Option 3
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.

Examination and/or Employment Application (STD 678) forms are available at the California Department of Human Resources, local offices of the Employment Development Department, and through your CalCareer Account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov).

If you meet the requirements stated on this examination bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described in this bulletin will be rated against a predetermined job-related rating, and all applicants who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all applicants will be notified.

General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.

High School Equivalence: Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways: 1) passing the General Education Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college-level work; 3) certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the competitor is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school; or 4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.

Accepted applicants must provide proof of identification at each in-person test session. Acceptable identification consists of a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification.