Current Examinations in the State of California

Open Examinations
Open to all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.

Career Executive Assignment (CEA) Examination(s)
Applicants must have permanent California state civil service status and satisfy the minimum qualifications.

Departmental Promotional Examinations
Open only to Department of Forestry and Fire Protection employees with a permanent civil service appointment.

Staff Services Analyst (SSA) (General) Transfer Examination
Open to employees of CAL FIRE or the Resources Agency who meet the requirements to laterally transfer to the SSA classification.

Glossary of Terms
Terminology used in the civil service examination process.

CAL FIRE Facilities Directory
Contact your nearest CAL FIRE unit's personnel office for more information; or contact the CAL FIRE Sacramento Human Resources Office at (916) 445-7824.