Forestry Aide - Demonstration State Forests (DSF)

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE); California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is recruiting for Forestry Aide positions at Demonstration State Forests across California. These are temporary, non-tenured, full-time roles, with multiple openings and work locations in various counties.

Some forests are listed as active vacancies and others are not currently hiring. Medical clearance and respiratory protection requirements apply.

Qualifications

• 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in forestry, fire science, natural resource management, conservation, or closely related subject.

Responsibilities

• Provide subprofessional assistance under supervision of a Registered Professional Forester.
• Work tasks include THP field preparation, timber marking, cruising, flagging watercourses, pest control, forest engineering, recreation management, campground maintenance, sampling plots, resource surveys, seed processing, and nursery operations.

Education

Forestry or fire science education

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-529137

Position #(s)

542-000-1060-910

Working Title

Forestry Aide - Demonstration State Forests (DSF)

Classification

FORESTRY AIDE

$3,744.00 - $4,630.00

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

United States

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Non-Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE! Department Website: www.fire.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is recruiting to fill any vacant Forestry Aide positions at the following Demonstration State Forests:

• Jackson Demonstration State Forest, Mendocino County
• LaTour Demonstration State Forest, Shasta County
• Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest, Lake County
• Emigrant Gap Demonstration State Forest, Placer County
• Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest, Tulare County

The following forest is not currently hiring. If you only select this forest on your work location form, you will not be considered for any other vacancies and may not be included in the process:

• Soquel Demonstration State Forest, Santa Cruz County

All appointments are temporary and will not become permanent.

Students looking for summer jobs, graduate students, or individuals who meet the minimum qualifications listed below are encouraged to apply.

Typical Tasks

In the fields of forestry, fire prevention, or natural resource management, the Forestry Aide position provides subprofessional assistance and usually works under the supervision of a Registered Professional Forester. Examples of work tasks include, but are not limited to: general timber harvest plan (THP) field preparation work, timber marking, cruising, flagging watercourses, pest control, forest engineering, recreation management, campground maintenance, establishing and measuring sample plots, resource surveys, seed processing, and nursery operations. Forestry Aides may also perform facilities, grounds or equipment operations, maintenance, and minor repairs.

It is anticipated that Forestry Aide appointments may last from 3 to 9 months. 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 position in state service under a temporary appointment longer than 9 months in 12 consecutive months. Therefore, all time served in temporary appointments for any state agency during the 12-consecutive month period will count towards this 9-month maximum.

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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The use of such equipment may place a physiological burden on the incumbent that varies with the type of equipment used, the job and workplace conditions in which the equipment is used, and the medical status of the incumbent. As such, California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. This clearance process consists of a comprehensive medical evaluation including a review of the incumbent’s medical history, a complete physical examination, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill tests.

The individual must have sufficient strength, stamina, dexterity and agility to perform repetitive gripping, lifting, balancing, bending, stooping, squatting, running, walking, climbing, jumping and twisting. Employee must be capable of pushing and pulling with both upper and lower extremities, bilaterally.

Minimum Qualifications

Either I : Education : Completion of at least 12 semester units or 18 quarter units from a recognized school or university in forestry or fire science, natural resource management, conservation, or a closely related subject.

Or II : Experience : Three months of experience with public or private entities performing subprofessional work in forestry, fire prevention, fire suppression and control, natural resource management, or other related work.