Exam Bulletin - COORDINATOR (FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES)

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Exam Code: EX-4024

Examination Plans Included:

  • COORDINATOR (FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES) - Open, Non-Promotional

Final Filing Date: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Bulletin Updates

  • Continuous filing dates have been added.

Classification Details

COORDINATOR (FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES): $9,075.00 - $11,708.00 per Month

View the COORDINATOR (FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES) classification specification.

Application Instructions

Upcoming Filing Cutoff Dates:

  • 12/21/2025
  • 3/21/2026
  • 6/21/2026
  • 9/21/2026
  • 12/21/2026

Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received by the filing date indicated above. Applications postmarked, personally delivered or received via interoffice mail after the filing date will be processed in the next group.

Please disregard the previous statement regarding mail-in applications.

Examinations will be processed quarterly (or as the needs of the department warrant). Applications received after the established cut-off date will be processed the next time the exam is administered. (*this language comes from the PDF bulletin)

NOTE: Check back periodically as cut-off dates may be added in the future. Additionally, cut-off dates are subject to change or be cancelled at any time. Such changes or cancellations will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules.

Who Should Apply:

Please read this bulletin in its entirety before taking this examination.

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):

  • COORDINATOR (FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES) - Open, Non-Promotional

For all Classifications, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 12 months:

Exam Code(s):

    4024

For COORDINATOR (FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES), once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 12 months:

Exam Code(s):

  • EX-04024

How 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.

All Standard State Applications (STD 678) must include:
  • The examination title and/or exam code on the application
  • “To” and “from” dates (month/day/year)
  • Hours per week you worked
  • Civil service or private sector titles
  • Duties performed (Do not list see attached resume)
  • If using education to qualify please provide a copy of your transcripts
  • Resumes do not replace a completed application (STD 678)
Applications received without this information may be rejected.

If you held more than one position within the same organization, please breakout your experience. Please note overtime and volunteer paid or unpaid experience performing duties at the appropriate level is eligible for consideration. Please keep in mind the duties you list must not only reflect your experience, but also how you meet the minimum qualifications.

Out-of-class civil service state experience: Work experience gained in an out-of-class assignment shall be in accordance with SPB Rule § 212. Out-of-class experience without required documentation will not be considered for examination purposes. If you wish to use documented out-of-class experience to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, please choose the option to "attach/upload an extra document" on step 5 of the application package process.

NOTE: Candidates unable to provide a degree or unofficial transcripts before the cut-off date may be admitted to the examination process. However, candidates will be required to submit official transcripts upon appointment to a position. If you wish to submit your unofficial transcripts to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, please choose the option to "attach/upload an extra document" on step 5 of the application package process.

Applications will be reviewed to ensure the minimum requirements for participation in this examination are met. Possession of the minimum requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list.

Prior to starting the examination process, it is recommended to have your relevant education and employment history readily accessible.

Special Testing Arrangements:

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.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.
Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

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

Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

00108188 - COORDINATOR (FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES)

All Levels:
The following education is required when general experience is used to qualify at any level:

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Either Pattern I

Experience: Five years of broad and progressively responsible fire?department experience performing fire control and/or urban search and rescue work at the rank of Battalion Chief or equivalent staff position. Two years of this experience must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity involving program development, implementation, budgeting, and/or grant preparation and administration.

Or Pattern II

Experience: Five years of experience in special operations at the local, State, or Federal level, with major assignment in planning and field operations of urban search and rescue resources, involving the coordination of fire, rescue, law enforcement, or emergency medical services. Experience must include staff functions such as research, training, equipment specifications, personnel management, or program management.

Position Description

00108188 - COORDINATOR (FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES)

This is the first and full journey level for the series. Under direction, incumbents perform difficult, complex, hazardous, and sensitive emergency management work in connection with the fire and rescue services operational programs. Incumbents typically participate in the oversight of the State Fire and Rescue Plan; develop local, area, and regional fire and rescue mutual aid plans, including provisions for the integration of fire and urban search and rescue resources in non-fire related disaster operations; participate in and conduct research and develop projects in fire control, urban search and rescue, and emergency services; serve as the Agency Representative for State-owned and mutual aid resources at incidents, Multiagency Coordination Centers, Regional Emergency Operation Centers, Emergency Operation Centers and State Operation Centers; coordinate and respond with multidisciplinary urban search and rescue teams for in-State, out-of-State, and international response. Incumbents may perform administrative work, or act as project leaders on complex projects or may be assigned responsibilities in support of statewide Fire and Rescue Plan technical or programmatic functions.

Special Personal Characteristics: Demonstrated administrative ability; tact and professional demeanor; willingness to work effectively and agreeably under adverse conditions; extensive travel in-State, out-of-State and internationally on short notice, including weekends and holidays for periodic meetings, and long-term field commitments during major emergencies or disasters.

For information regarding position location(s), please refer to the Eligible List Information section.

Examination Information

This examination consists of the following component(s):

Component OrderComponent TypeComponent DuePercentage of Final Score
1Supplemental ReportAfter Acceptance100%

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

When you select the link below, you will be directed to the Coordinator (Fire and Rescue), Office of Emergency Services online training and experience evaluation.

Examination scores will be processed quarterly (or as the needs of the department warrant) and results will be emailed to the email address provided during the application process. Information regarding the examination will ONLY be sent to the email address provided on your State Application (STD 678). Please ensure that you have access to the email address provided.

While this is not a timed examination and is accessible at any time of day, please allow approximately 120 minutes to complete this examination. There is no way to pause, stop or reset the exam once you start. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to take the online examination, it is recommended you do not take the examination until you are able to do so.

Please be advised that the online testing platform, SurveyMonkey, works best when using Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge. Please ensure that you have downloaded the most recent version of your browser prior to accessing the examination. For technical assistance, please contact the Examinations Unit during normal business hours at the phone number or email address located in the Contact Information section below.

Click on the following link to access the examination:

COORDINATOR (FIRE AND RESCUE), OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES EXAMINATION

Exam notifications are either electronically submitted through your CalCareers account or emailed to the email address listed on your STD 678. To ensure timely receipt of communications, please ensure that you are checking your CalCareers account and/or email account regularly. Exam results will be released within 4 to 6 weeks after the cut-off date.


To be added to the eligibility list:
  • Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications to receive examination results and be merged onto the eligibility list. Possession of the minimum requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list.
  • Interested candidates must submit an electronic Examination Application (STD 678) AND take the examination.
  • The STD 678 and examination must be submitted by the associated cut-off date to be considered as filed timely for that cut-off period.
  • Incomplete examination responses, application packages, or otherwise missing information may lead to an inability to process a candidate's examination.
  • The Examinations Unit is not responsible for contacting candidates who fail to submit either the online examination or application materials by the cut-off date.

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:

Knowledge of: Current fire suppression and control principles, techniques, and equipment including the operation of fire engines; current urban search and rescue techniques, principles, equipment, and communications; dispatching methods used for fire suppression, urban search and rescue incidents, hazardous materials incidents, and emergency medical services; methods and procedures of negotiating mutual aid agreements at all government levels; State of California and Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue Response System; procedures for integrating fire suppression operations of local, State, and Federal agencies; objectives, organization, and operation of local, State, and Federal emergency services and disaster response to incidents; purpose, organization, activities, and basic legislation pertaining to the Office of Emergency Services, and provisions of State and national statutes governing emergency management and response; training principles and?methods of current urban search and rescue operations; Firefighting Resources of California Organized for Potential Emergencies (FIRESCOPE) and its publications; and Incident Command System and Multiagency Coordination System.

Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various agencies and all persons contacted in the emergency fire and rescue program; analyze data and effectively present ideas; prepare clear, complete and technically accurate reports; exercise initiative and function with minimal supervision; analyze situations accurately and take effective actions; and relate and effectively communicate with local, State, and Federal officials on executive and/or administrative levels.

Eligible List Information

A Departmental Open eligible list for the COORDINATOR (FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES) Classification will be established for:

  • California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

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.

Resulting Eligibility List(s) will be used to fill vacancies throughout the State of California.

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 will only be added to the final score of those applicants who are successful in examination(s) administered on an Open, Non-Promotional basis in accordance with Government Codes 18951 and 18951.5.

Preparing for the Examination

Here is a list of suggested resources to have available prior to taking the exam.

Employment History: Employment dates, job titles, organization names and addresses, names of supervisors or persons who can verify your job responsibilities, and phone numbers of persons listed above.

Education: School names and addresses, degrees earned, dates attended, courses taken (verifiable on a transcript), persons or office who can verify education, and phone numbers of persons or offices listed above.

Training: Class titles, certifications received, names of persons who can verify your
training, and phone numbers of persons listed above.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.

Testing Departments

  • California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Contact Information

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Human Resources
3650 Schriever Ave
Mather, CA 95655
Phone: (916) 845-8321
Recruitments@caloes.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.

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.

Drug Free Statement

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free State 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.

General Information

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.

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services 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.
Application Methods:
Electronic (Your CalCareer Account)