Job Description

Job Description and Duties

To be eligible for consideration, you must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

1)    Taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on a current certified list;

2)    Eligible to transfer;

3)    Eligible to reinstate. 

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.

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For questions about the exam process, job application process, or about career opportunities with CAL FIRE, email our Recruitment Unit at [email protected] or call (916) 894-9585.

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.

Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for a hybrid telework option, in accordance with CAL FIRE’s telework policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

• This position may be required to travel up to 5% of the time and may include overnight stays. 5% Emergency Duty Assignments as required.

Special Requirements

If using education to meeting minimum qualifications, please provide your transcripts and/or degree.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

1. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

2. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

The minimum qualifications can be found in the Staff Services Manager I classification specifications.

Benefits

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

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Statement of Qualifications:

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative description of how an applicant’s  education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities meet the qualifications for this  position. Applications without the SOQ will not be considered for the position. When  completing the SOQ, applicants must follow these guidelines:

The SOQ must be limited to two (2), typed, single spaced pages using no smaller than 12-point, Calibri font size.

1. Describe your experience organizing, leading, or facilitating a project or  assignment. Explain the project or assignment, your role, and the steps you  took to achieve a positive outcome.

2. Describe your knowledge and experience with, collaborating with staff,  management team, other government agencies, and departments to facilitate  program development and implementation.

3. Describe the training and work experience that has prepared you to perform  the day-to-day responsibilities of this position. Provide specific examples of your  experience in managing these types of activities and practices that you have  used and would continue to employ to be successful.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Failure to include the Statement of Qualifications as required shall result in disqualification from the hiring process. Please see the section labeled "Statement of Qualifications" for further information.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Remote job, Night shift,

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