COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR - Exam Code 1FS29 - OPEN - Salaries $4,000.00-$6,233.00

Oct 4, 2026

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Exam bulletin for the Communications Operator position (Exam Code 1FS29) with the Department of Forestry & Fire Protection. Opening date is September 21, 2021 and final filing date is December 3, 2021. The exam type is OPEN with locations statewide and a salary range of $4,000.00 to $6,233.00. Applicants must meet minimum education and experience requirements, submit a Supplemental Questionnaire, and complete a computer-based performance examination using CRITICALL software. Applications must be mailed or delivered in person by the deadline and must include required employment date details.

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COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR Exam Code: 1FS29 DEPARTMENT(S): Department of Forestry & Fire Protection OPENING DATE: September 21, 2021 FINAL FILING DATE: December 3, 2021 EXAM TYPE: OPEN SALARY: $4, 000.00- $6, 233.00 LOCATIONS: Statewide EQUAL EMPLOYMENT & DRUG FREE STATEMENTS 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. 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. WHO CAN APPLY Persons who meet the minimum qualifications of the classification, as stated on this examination bulletin. All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements by the final filing date of December 3, 2021 unless otherwise notedon the class specification. SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, mark the appropriate box on the application and you MUST submit the Accommodation Request Form (STD. 679) with your application. This can also be found on the California Department of Human Resources website. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this examination, please complete and return the following: • Examination/Employment Application (STD.678) . This can also be found on the California Department of Human Resources’website. You may submit your application by mail or in person. • Supplemental Questionnaire. Please make sure to fill out this form completely and submit with the Examination/Employment Application (STD.678) . Applications submitted without this document may not be accepted into the examination. SUBMIT BY MAIL OR IN PERSON: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection 710 Riverpoint Court West Sacramento, CA 95605 Examination Unit –(Attn: Elena Villegas) DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS VIA E-mail Applications postmarked or personally delivered after the final filing date, December 3, 2021 will not be accepted for any reason. All applications/resumes must include “from” and “to” employment dates (month/day/year), time base, and applicable civil service class titles. Applications/resumes received without this information will be rejected. 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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION To obtain a position on the eligible list, applicants must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination. This exam will consist of the following: PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION-WEIGHTED AT 100% The performance examination consists of a computer based test of multi-tasking ability under stress using CRITICALL software. Helpful information about the software can be found at: CritiCall Test Descriptions. The examination will consist of a performance test weighted 100% . Candidates will be provided: CritiCall TestLink Candidates will need the following: Access to internet, Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers/Headphones It is anticipated performance examination will be held in January 2022. More information regarding the examination will be sent to the email address provided on your application. *Please ensure we have the correct email information on file* CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT COMPLETE THE PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION BEFORE THE TEST LINK EXPIRES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

FAQs

What are the key application deadlines for Exam Code 1FS29?

The opening date is September 21, 2021, and the final filing date is December 3, 2021. Applications postmarked or delivered after the final filing date are not accepted.

What is included in the performance examination and how is it weighted?

The performance examination is a computer-based multi-tasking test under stress using CRITICALL software. It is weighted at 100% and must be completed before the test link expires.

What minimum qualifications are required to apply?

Education is equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. Experience must meet one of the listed options, including dispatcher-clerk experience, radio communications dispatching, or direct public contact and simultaneous task responsibility.

Oct 4, 2026

Uploaded by lilac