- Working title
- Forestry Logistics Officer I
- Monthly salary
- $4,314.00 - $5,584.00 (A) per Month | $4,694.00 - $6,144.00 (B) per Month
- Exam #
- 4437
- Deadline
- 09/05/2025
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00101926 - FORESTRY LOGISTICS OFFICER I
This is the entry and journey level in the class series. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the logistical operations either (1) within a ranger unit, under the direction of a State Forest Ranger II, or (2) at region headquarters, assisting in the management of the logistics operations.
JOB CHARACTERISTICS
Willingness to work on weekends and holidays and remain on duty 24 hours a day, as required; visual acuity, color vision and hearing adequate to successfully perform the job; physical strength, dexterity, and agility necessary to perform the duties of the position.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; completion of college-level work in the fields of accounting, business administration and/or fire science; logistics experience in an emergency response organization; willingness to perform heavy lifting; work long irregular hours; travel throughout the State for extended periods; only mildly susceptible to poison oak.
All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.
00101926 - FORESTRY LOGISTICS OFFICER IPossession 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.)
Final Filing Date: 9/5/2025.
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.
Who Should Apply
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, 2025, unless otherwise noted.
- 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.
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.
You may apply by mail to:
- Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
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)
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 requirement(s) outlined in the Minimum Qualifications section of this bulletin, MUST complete the Unplanned Overtime (OT) Supplemental Form and submit it with their application packet.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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.
Application Link
Forestry Logistics Officer IQuestions regarding this examination should be directed to:
CAL FIRE Examination Unit710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: (916) 894-9580
CALFIREexams@fire.ca.gov
CAL FIRE Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: (916) 767-8359
Reasonable Accommodations@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.