COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR

Job Posting: Fire/EMS Dispatcher Department of Forestry & Fire Protection Job Code #: JC-511093 Job Title: Fire/EMS Dispatcher (Communications Operator) Salary: $4,690.00 - $7,306.00 per month (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.) Final Filing Date: Until Filled Job Description and Duties *This is a new advertisement for 2026. If you have applied previously please be sure to reapply and get an application in if you are still interested. April 9, 2026 May 8, 2026 June 9, 2026 August 10, 2026 Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended. Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire. Additional information is available in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Short and long‑term travel for meetings, training, or emergency assignments may be required. May be required to work various shifts and overtime including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Will be required to successfully complete the CAL FIRE ECC Academy within 1 year of permanent hire. The incumbent must pass background and medical clearance prior to appointment. The incumbent must be absent of any medical condition which would preclude the safe and efficient performance of this classification. Persons unsuccessful in the required medical exam cannot be appointed. Minimum Requirements Details can be found in the Class Specification. Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-511093 Position #: 542-061-1670-VAR Working Title: Fire/EMS Dispatcher Classification: COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR ($4,690.00 - $7,306.00) Number of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. The mission is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. Special Requirements Background Investigation must be cleared prior to being hired. Medical Clearance must be obtained prior to being hired. All job applicants must provide employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678). Applicants must not include confidential information such as SSN, birthdate, etc. Minimum qualifications can be found in the Communications Operator classification specifications. Desirable Qualifications Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize IROC. Knowledge of CAL FIRE hired equipment policies and procedures. Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize HEMS. Ability to utilize various computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Ability to proofread written material and make necessary grammatical and spelling corrections. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR and CalPERS websites. Contact Information Hiring Unit Contact: Karen Sullivan (email: View email address on click.appcast.io) EEO Contact: Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator (phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, email: View email address on click.appcast.io) Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of California