What are the responsibilities and job description for the C. E. A. position at Department of Forestry & Fire Protection?
Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Cooperative Fire Protection, the Assistant Deputy Director, Training, Safety, and Emergency Medical Services acts as the Department Training Chief for the policy direction, policy implementation, coordination, and support of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE) mission, vision, and values and is responsible for the direct oversight of the Training, Safety, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Programs which are critical to achieving departmental goals and objectives.
As a member of the Department Leadership Team, the incumbent works cooperatively with the Assistant Region Chiefs and Program Assistant Deputy Directors to influence the development, establishment, implementation, and evaluation of all departmental policies, programs, budgets, and other fiscal matters within the purview of their area of responsibility. This includes working with Unit, Region, Program, and Management Services staff in preparing information for executive staff and the Department of Finance. The Assistant Deputy Director regularly responds to emergencies and wildfires of all types and sizes, spends a considerable amount of time in the field at all-hazard emergency incidents providing critical leadership, oversight, and direction, and is expected to function in the capacity of an active-duty firefighter and first responder.
This position may qualify for a recruitment and retention bonus of $1,550 per month.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.- C. E. A.
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Mission: CAL FIRE Serves and Safeguards the People and Protects the Property and Resources of California.
Shared Values:
- Integrity
- Service
- Community
- Diversity
CAL FIRE is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees who function as a team. You will build trust and friendships with your co-workers, and together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!
Visit our website for more information: Join Us | CAL FIRE
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 3/18/2025Who May Apply
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this examination. Please see the section in this bulletin titled "Statement of Qualifications Instructions" for more detailed information.
Note - Resumes do NOT take the place of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). If you do NOT submit an SOQ, you will be disqualified.
Examination Qualification Requirements
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):
CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.
Desirable Qualifications
In your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) document, please address how you possess each DESIREABLE QUALIFICATION (numbered below) using specific examples from your education, training, and experience. Please ensure all examples provided were obtained at a supervisory/managerial level.
1. Describe at least two examples of your experience which includes organizing and directing multi-level staff, including your knowledge of training, staff motivation, recognition, and progressive discipline.
2. Describe at least three examples of your ability to communicate effectively, build and foster a team environment and to value differing opinions, viewpoints, perspectives, needs, and interests.
3. Describe at least two examples of your in-depth administrative experience in areas related to fire protection, fire prevention, and cooperative fire contracts and agreements between international, federal, state and local agencies, statewide training, Safety and Emergency Medical Service programs, and related resource management programs. (Qualifying experience with CAL FIRE is the type of administrative and program experience typically acquired at the Assistant Chief level or above).
4. Describe at least two examples of your excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills and the ability to develop cooperative working relationships with high-level officials and various entities (e.g., Governor's Office, Natural Resource Agency's management staff, members of the Legislature, Executive Officers, local, State and Federal government, and other public and private agencies) on matters critical to the mission of CAL FIRE.
5. Describe at least three examples of your experience which includes substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies along with the ability to analyze complex program implementation problems and develop effective courses of action to solve them.
Examination Information
Interested applicants MUST submit the following:
- State Application (STD. 678)
- Resume
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
The SOQ evaluation will be conducted by a screening committee.
The screening committee will compare each applicant's qualifications for the position against specific job-related evaluation criteria developed from the knowledge, skills, and abilities and the DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS contained in this examination bulletin. Based on the competitiveness of the group, the most qualified candidates may be scheduled for an interview as part of the examination process, if it is deemed necessary in order to make a selection.
Your signature on your application signifies that the information provided in your application, resume, and SOQ is true and factual, and that any false, incomplete, or inaccurate statements may result in disqualification from the examination process.
Applicants who do NOT submit the SOQ will be eliminated from the examination process.
If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
Special Testing Arrangements
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Ashley Stewart
(916) 894-9912
ashley.stewart@fire.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
(916) 767-8359
Jennifer.VanHuis@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.
Statement of Qualifications Instructions
When preparing your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), please follow these instructions:
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion that explains how the applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and is your written presentation to the examination panel. (Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ will be eliminated from the examination.)
In your SOQ please address how you possess each DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION using specific examples of your education, training, and experience. This will be the ONLY tool used for determining your final score and rank on the eligibility list.
In order to be considered for this examination, your SOQ MUST follow the instructions listed below. Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification from the testing process:
- Typed (handwritten documents will NOT be accepted)
- Each desirable answered separately and numbered in the same order as listed on this bulletin under the DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS section.
- Single spaced
- Arial, 12-point font
- 1” header, footer, and margins
- No more than five (5) pages (additional pages will NOT be scored)
*Resumes do NOT take the place of the SOQ*
CAL FIRE: Equal Opportunity Employer
- CAL FIRE provides equal opportunity to all regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation.
Click the link for more details: Equal Employment Opportunity | CAL FIRE
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 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.
Salary : $1,550
