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The Department of Forestry & Fire Protection in California is seeking a Warehouse Worker for the Tulare Unit. This is a 12‑month limited term, full‑time position with in‑office duties based in Tulare County and a monthly salary range of $3,875.00 to $4,601.00. New hires are paid at the classification minimum where applicable.
Applicants must pass a medical evaluation prior to appointment. The final filing date is 9/19/2026, and questions may be directed to the Hiring Unit Contact listed in the
Job Posting: Warehouse Worker
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
$3,875.00 - $4,601.00 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: 9/19/2026
Please see the attached duty statement for details on this position.
Contact Deputy Chief Juan Navarro at (559) 358-7102 or by email at Juan.Navarro@fire.ca.gov for questions related to the duties of the position.
Candidate may be selected by resume review.
Filling Limited Term for up to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
May be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays in support of emergency incidents.
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. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!
The incumbent must pass a medical evaluation prior to appointment.
This position does not meet Salary Range B Requirements.
Salary Range B Requirements: This range shall apply only to incumbents in positions with direct responsibility for work supervision, on-the-job training, and work performance evaluation of at least 2 inmates, wards, or resident workers.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Lauren Ray
(559) 243-4116
EEO Contact: Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
(916) 767-8359
ReasonableAccommodations@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.
You must submit a completed State Application (STD. 678) [please include WORKING TITLE and POS#], Resume, Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299) and a Copy of the front and back of a valid driver's license of the appropriate class by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Submit the required documents to the following address:
CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring
Attn: 541-416-6220-001
1234 E. Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
Applications/Resumes postmarked after the final filing date may not be considered. Failure to follow directions for any portion of the required application package may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Applicants are highly encouraged to complete an OPTIONAL Recruitment Questionnaire located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V
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.