Defensible Space Inspector/Forestry Technician

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE); California (MO); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking temporary Defensible Space Inspectors (Forestry Aide) across the state. This role involves performing defensible space inspections and providing fire prevention education to the public.

Candidates should have completed at least 12 semester units in relevant fields, possess three months of relevant experience, and be willing to work for up to nine months. The position offers an annual salary ranging from $3,744 to $4,630.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least 12 semester units or 18 quarter units from a recognized accredited college or university in forestry or fire science.
• Three months of experience in forestry or fire prevention.
• Willingness to work temporarily for up to nine months.

Responsibilities

• Perform defensible space inspections.
• Provide fire prevention information to the public.
• Increase community awareness about wildfire prevention.

Skills

Defensible space inspections

Public interaction

Fire prevention knowledge

Community awareness

Education

12 semester units in forestry or related field

Job description

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. 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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-494371

Position #(s): 542-000-1060-XXX

Working Title: Defensible Space Inspector

Classification: FORESTRY AIDE

Annual Salary: $3,744.00 - $4,630.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: United States

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Non-Tenured, Full Time

Department: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). The mission of CAL FIRE is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

Job Description

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is recruiting to fill approximately 150 temporary Defensible Space Inspector (Forestry Aide) positions on a statewide basis. Primary duties of these positions include performance of defensible space inspections and interacting with the public to provide fire prevention information. All appointments are temporary and will not become permanent.

Individuals who meet the minimum qualifications listed below and are willing to work up to nine (9) months are encouraged to apply.

• Under supervision, as a temporary employee, to do sub-professional work in fire prevention or other related work.
• Examples of work tasks include but are not limited to:

• Perform defensible space inspections in accordance with Public Resources Code Section 4291.
• Increase awareness, knowledge and actions implemented by individuals and communities to reduce human loss and property damage from wildfires, such as defensible space and other fuels reduction activities, fire prevention and fire safe building standards.

Special Note: The Forestry Aide classification is a seasonal class where only temporary appointments are made. In accordance with the California State Constitution, no person may serve in one or more positions under a temporary appointment longer than 9 months in 12 consecutive months. Therefore, all time served in temporary appointments during the 12 consecutive month period will count towards this 9 month maximum.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Completion of at least 12 semester units or 18 quarter units from a recognized accredited college or university in forestry or fire science, natural resource management, conservation, or a closely related subject.
• Experience: Three (3) months of experience with public or private entities performing sub-professional work in forestry, fire prevention, fire suppression and control, natural resource management, or other related work.
• Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to applicable laws and rules.