FORESTRY AIDE

State of California; California; On-site; USD 61,893,000 - 76,535,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Department of Parks & Recreation, is seeking a Forestry Aide for the Sierra District at Sugar Pine Point State Park. The role involves forest fuels reduction, prescribed fire work, and related forestry tasks in an outdoor setting.

The position is full-time on a seasonal basis (April–November), may require weekends and overtime. A valid Class C driver’s license and background check are required for appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience with forest management and prescribed fire required or preferred.
• Ability to perform manual outdoor labor in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform forest fuels reduction and wildfire mitigation tasks.
• Assist in tree marking, flagging, timber cruising, and hydrologic monitoring.
• Work full-time on a seasonal basis and may require weekends/nights during peak periods.

Skills

Forest management

Chainsaw operation

Prescribed fire

Outdoor labor

Job description

Job Posting: FORESTRY AIDE

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-534848 - FORESTRY AIDE FORESTRY AIDE

$21.60 - $26.71 per Hour. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/22/2026

Job Description and Duties

FORESTRY AIDE – SIERRA DISTRICT / SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKS program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKS recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKS eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKS program).

The reporting location is: Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park. The Forestry Aide works under the supervision of the Forester II and/or the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisory, with direction and guidance from crew leaders of the Fire Management Crew (FMC) and Natural Resources specialists.

The Forestry Aide works under the supervision of the Forester II and/or the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisory, with direction and guidance from crew leaders of the Fire Management Crew (FMC) and Natural Resources specialists. The Forestry Aide is a crewmember who regularly performs FMC crewmember duties of forest fuels reduction and wildfire mitigation work. The position also provides assistance in forestry tasks such as tree marking, flagging, timber cruising, prescribed fire management, exotic plant control, hydrologic and soil disturbance monitoring, vegetation monitoring, and wildlife monitoring. This position works full time, but only on a seasonal basis approximately April - November, depending on project need, funding, and access (snow). During field and prescribed fire seasons, the position may work weekends, nights and overtime hours.

Schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible.

The Forestry Aide is a sub‑professional position involved in forestry and prescribed fire work on state parks. This job includes the ability to perform a variety of manual labor work to restore and maintain natural resources, and requires working outdoors in inclement weather conditions and smoky conditions related to prescribed fire. The crew will occasionally spike camp at work sites throughout the district, and potentially throughout the state.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

State housing may be required.

Special Requirement/Condition of Employment: Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state‑owned housing to meet operational needs or may be offered state‑owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Sierra District Forestry Crew, Javier Gallardo at 530-523-9040 or [e-mail].

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This job includes the ability to perform a variety of manual labor work to restore and maintain natural resources and requires working outdoors in inclement weather conditions and smoky conditions related to prescribed fire.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• FORESTRY AIDE

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534848

Position #(s): 549-683-1060-901

Working Title: FORESTRY AIDE

Classification: FORESTRY AIDE $21.60 - $26.71. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: El Dorado County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Non‑Tenured, Intermittent

Facility: Sierra District

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

Applicants must submit a one‑page SOQ answering three questions:
Why do you want to work at the Sierra District?
What is your experience in forest management and chainsaw operation?
What is your experience in prescribed fire?

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

If selected for the position, official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Javier Gallardo
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Sharon Comas - EEO Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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.

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.