COOK SPECIALIST I

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), is seeking a Cook Specialist I for the Ponderosa Fire Center in Cameron Park, CA.

This permanent, full-time in-office role offers a monthly salary of $3,799 to $4,656 and requires medical clearance prior to hire. Final filing date is 9/21/2026, with eligibility considerations per CAL FIRE guidelines.

Qualifications

• Medical clearance required prior to being hired.

Job description

Cook Specialist I

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

Salary: $3,799.00 - $4,656.00 per Month

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Location: In Office (Ponderosa Fire Center, Cameron Park, CA)

Final Filing Date: 9/21/2026

Job Description and Duties

For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Supervising Cook II William Eggen by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

This position is located at the Ponderosa Fire Center in Cameron Park, CA.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

May be subject to working nights, weekends, or holidays in support of emergency incidents.

Minimum Requirements

• COOK SPECIALIST I

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Department Information

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

Eligibility

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.

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.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Northern Region Hiring
[phone]

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
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

Additional Information

Please include the position number 541-417-2185-VAR on your STD 678 form.

Candidate may be selected by resume review.

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 eligibility has been established, you can search and apply for current vacancies in the classification to which you have established eligibility.

Candidates must also meet the minimum qualifications of the classification to be appointed into the classification they are applying for. Minimum qualifications can be found in the class specifications listed on the exam bulletin or on the CalCareers website. Application packages should include documentation and relevant experience that shows you have the required education and/or experience to meet the minimum qualifications.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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