COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR Fire/EMS Dispatcher

The position: (s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The position: (s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. Must successfully complete required training. TAU applicants are encouraged to apply. 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 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).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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring Attn: Communications Operator Hiring 135 Ridgway Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring Communications Operator Hiring 135 Ridgway Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMThe 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/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9Other - CNR Communications Operator Work Location Form: https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/44D8748A8DDC40F49B2948CF605FAC0BApplicants 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. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Hiring Unit Contact: Northern Region Hiring (707) 576-2275EEO 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. This advertisement is for Northern Region Units only. Only ONE application package is required to be considered for Permanent and Limited Term positions for the Northern Region Units. You must indicate the Units interested on the Northern Region Communications Operator Work Location Form. As stated on the application, your original signature certifies that the information entered on your application is true and complete to the best of your knowledge under penalty of perjury. For this reason, application packages will only be accepted by mail, dropped off in person, and electronically through your CalCareers account, and not by FAX or email. If you submit an electronic application package and need to amend any documents submitted, please only submit the corrected document(s) by mail, and not the entire application package, by the final filing date. You are responsible for notifying us of any updates to your job status. If you obtain a position with a State Agency or if you have past job experience working with the State of California which could make you eligible to transfer into the Communications Operator classification as defined by CalHR's Transfer Policy, please mail your updated application, resume, PO-299, and/or other application document to the mailing address listed below. Submit all required documents electronically through your CalCareers account or to the following address:

CAL FIRE: Northern Region Hiring Attn: Communications Operator Hiring 135 Ridgway Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Application packages submitted or postmarked after the final filing date may not be considered. Failure to follow directions for any portion of the required application package may result in disqualification from the hiring process. Candidates may be selected by resume review. Hires are contingent on passing a background investigation and medical clearance. Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8VIndividuals 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