Job Details

Salary : $47,820.00 - $61,020.00 Annually
Location : 96001, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 159_CF_120425
Department: County Fire
Opening Date: 12/08/2025
Closing Date: 12/22/2025 12:00 PM Pacific

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY

FIRE DEPARTMENT
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2025

OR JANUARY 2026
SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS" SECTION REGARDING

POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: DECEMBER 22, 2025, AT 12:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION
$3,985 - $5,085 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $22.99 - $29.34 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
This position is in the Trades and Crafts bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases:
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Shasta County Fire Department's mission is to stand ready to protect life, property, and the environment utilizing our trained and equipped personnel. This includes structural and wild-land fire control, first response medical care, and assistance to other emergency service agencies.
We are a full-service fire department that serves both rural and urban areas throughout Shasta County. Our department is staffed by highly trained and experienced firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency responders who are committed to protecting the lives and property of our residents.
Managed under contract by the California Department of Forestry (CAL FIRE) with the assistance of 16 volunteer fire companies, we provide fire protection / prevention and emergency medical services to residents and visitors in a large portion of the county outside the incorporated cities and fire districts.
The 16 volunteer fire stations are supported by ten CAL FIRE stations throughout the county.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general supervision, to do storekeeping work in receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping of equipment, tools, parts, accessories and supplies; and to perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
During fire season and/or emergency incidents, the incumbent may be required to work extended hours and on weekends.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have at least one year's experience with local, state or federal government purchasing practices; a basic knowledge of the federal Incident Command System (ICS); experience or knowledge of ordering or handling household and office supplies as well as basic emergency medical supplies and equipment; a basic knowledge of firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment, and /or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for firefighting personal protective equipment; experience driving a large class C truck on rural roads, familiarity with navigating off highway and rural areas of Shasta County; one year experience driving a forklift; have experience developing and maintaining relationships with a wide variety of cooperators including vendors, state and federal employees and vendors; a willingness and interest in learning new skills and a wide range of topics related to firefighting; and experience in maintenance or repair of small equipment.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Checks equipment, tools, parts, accessories and supplies received against requisitions; issues and delivers tools, parts, accessories and supplies to shop employees; maintains and operates a perpetual computerized inventory system; takes physical inventories and keeps records of meter readings, equipment, fixed assets, tools, parts, accessories and supplies; operates various equipment including forklifts used in storekeeping work; maintains computerized inventory and repair-order records; segregates, store and purchases supplies and parts in bins and racks; packages and crates tools for shipment; keeps parts and supplies clean and the warehouse in a neat and orderly manner; answers telephone and radio calls to shop; assists with purchases of equipment and supplies following State and County policies and procedures; checks in all daily shipments; provides and assists County volunteers with structure and wildland safety gear, assists with safety gear for CDF personnel; maintains buildings and grounds around compound; assists staff with supplies and errands; provides miscellaneous support to employees and County volunteers; fills equipment and supply requests from fire stations; supervises County work release inmates and State inmates on a variety of jobs while on the compound; loads and unloads trucks; checks fuel levels and keeps fuel logs; assists with the support of emergency incidents supporting and maintaining supply lines between the incident, warehouse, and vendors; assists with returning incident base equipment to warehouse; serves as property custodian for State and Federal Excess property and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of: A variety of parts, accessories, and equipment; routine clerical and purchasing records and procedures; storekeeping procedures, including stock ordering, receiving and issuing; perpetual inventory procedures using a computerized system.
Ability to: Use and interpret manufacturers' catalogs and parts list; prepare requisitions for tools, parts, accessories, and supplies; pack and crate heavy articles for shipment; keep necessary manual and computer records; understand and carry out oral and written directions; maintain cooperative relationships with others; and operate a personal computer and a forklift.
MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) years of experience in a parts storeroom or as a parts counterman involving extensive ordering, inventory, and related record keeping duties.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
An incumbent must obtain certification to operate a forklift within six (6) months from the date of hire.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you have three years of experience in a parts storeroom or as a parts counterman involving extensive ordering, inventory, and related record keeping duties? Yes/No
2. If yes to question #1, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If no, please type "n/a".
3. I acknowledge that this position requires a valid California driver's license. Yes/No
4. I acknowledge that I must obtain certification to operate a forklift within six months from the date of hire. Yes/No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally very loud.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) ###-#### to request a flyer.

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the Trades and Crafts Unit

• Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% of their pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on December 22, 2025. A resume and/or cover letter will be accepted in addition to the application but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as "Refer to resume and/or cover letter," or "See attached resume and/or cover letter." The application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will not be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran must provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) with the employment application on or before the final filing date.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) ###-####; relay service (800) ###-####; fax (530) ###-####.
Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) ###-####
NOTE: Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

Holidays:

• 12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.
• 1 Floating holiday annually.

Vacation:

• 10 working days a year during the first three years of service.
• 15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service.
• 17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service.
• 20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service.

Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after three months of employment. For purposes of vacation accrual, a working day does not include overtime.

Employees may elect to receive a payment for Vacation hours (in lieu of use) for up to eighty hours - in five whole hour increments - of accrued vacation. *Subject to criteria as outlined in Section 13.8C of the Trades & Craft MOU.
Sick Leave:

• 96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.
  • Employees terminating in good standing after completion of 5 years of continuous service will receive a pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave.
  • Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.

Note - accrued sick leave may be used immediately as accrued. Accrued paid leave benefits are used in conjunction with FMLA/CFRA as appropriate.

*Vacation and Sick Leave accruals are based on regularly scheduled working hours. Additional time will not be accrued on hours worked over 80 hours within a one pay period.

Bereavement:

• 24 hours paid leave for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.

Health Plan:
Employees in the Teamsters bargaining unit are insured through a Teamsters Trust plan.
Depending on the plan selected, the County pays most, or all, of the employee premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent premium.
Contributions are made for a portion of a retiree's insurance premium.

Dental Plan:
The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance.
Vision Plan:
The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.

Life Insurance:
The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees. The amount of coverage varies by bargaining unit. For Trades & Crafts employees the current coverage amount is $25,000.

Additional Life insurance is available to purchase through Aflac and The Standard.

Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.

• Members hired prior to May 8, 2011 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 55 benefit.
• Members hired after May 8, 2011 but before January 1, 2013 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 60 benefit.
• Members hired after January 1, 2013 are covered under the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) with a benefit formula of 2% @ 62.

Please review the specific MOU for stipulated retirement formulas.

Employees pay 9.5% of his or her salary, on a pre-tax basis for a period of time as specified in his or her labor contract, or Personnel Rules as appropriate. Members hired prior to 2013 may have a different contribution percentage.

Miscellaneous:

• Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies with employer match up to 3%.
• IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Optional additional insurance products are available through Aflac.
• Uniform and additional pay allowances for eligible employees based on classification.
• Employee Assistance Program through ACI Specialty Benefits.
• Golden State Finance Authority - Down payment Assistance
• ScholarShare 529 - College Savings Plan
• Longevity Pay eligibility review with at least ten years of continuous service with Shasta County.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.

Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Room 348
Redding, CA 96001-1676
(530) ###-####

Comments, please email: ...@shastacounty.gov
01

Do you have three (3) years of experience in a parts storeroom or as a parts counterman involving extensive ordering, inventory, and related record keeping duties?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes to question #1, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," please type "N/A".
03

I acknowledge that this position requires a valid California driver's license.

• Yes
• No

04

I acknowledge that I must obtain certification to operate a forklift within six (6) months from the date of hire.

• Yes
• No

Required Question