Forester I: Forest Management & Fire Protection

Join CAL FIRE; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE is seeking a Forester I (NONSUPERVISORY) in California. The position focuses on forest, range, and watershed management, offering entry-level professional duties and opportunities to contribute to fire protection and prevention initiatives.

Responsibilities include advising landowners and coordinating with agencies while maintaining safety and regulatory standards. The job is full-time with a monthly salary range of $6,932 to $8,997, reflecting entry-level professional work in forestry

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class.

Responsibilities

• Provide encouragement, advice, and assistance to landowners, individuals, organizations, and agencies relating to forest, range, and watershed management.
• Regulate use and protect forest resources while applying risk analysis and planning.
• Participate in fire protection, fire prevention, and all-risk response as needed.

Job description

CAL FIRE is seeking a Forester I (NONSUPERVISORY) in California. The position focuses on forest, range, and watershed management, offering entry-level professional duties and opportunities to contribute to fire protection and prevention initiatives.

Responsibilities include advising landowners and coordinating with agencies while maintaining safety and regulatory standards. The job is full-time with a monthly salary range of $6,932 to $8,997, reflecting entry-level professional work in forestry