FORESTRY ASSISTANT II

State of California; California; On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, is seeking a Forestry Assistant II for a permanent, full-time in-office role. The incumbent will undergo CAL FIRE Firefighter Academy training during probation and maintain fitness standards, with duties centered on forestry-related tasks and compliance requirements.

The position requires medical clearance before hiring, TAU appointment considerations, and enforces a 9-month temporary period.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements are specified in the Class Specification.
• Special requirement: Medical clearance prior to being hired.
• TAU appointments rules apply: temporary approvals with 9-month limit, may affect status.
• Possession of a valid California driver license is desirable.

Skills

Driver license

Job description

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-535227 - Forestry Assistant II FORESTRY ASSISTANT II

$5,448.00 - $7,067.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/25/2026

# of Positions: 1

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Conditions

Completes CAL FIRE Firefighter Academy (FFA) and Company Officer Academy (COA) training during probationary period as a condition of employment. Maintains the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with department policy. The Incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). As such Cal/OSHA requires that the Incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. Willingness to complete all training and both obtain and maintain status as a Department Public Officer May be subject to working nights weekends or holidays.

This position does not qualify for Range B. This range shall apply to incumbents in positions approved by the Department of Personnel Administration's and the State Personnel Board's staff as having regular, direct responsibility for work supervision, on the job training, and work performance evaluation of at least two inmates, wards or resident workers who substantially replace civil service employees for a total of at least 173 allocated hours of inmates', wards', or resident workers' time per pay period.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• FORESTRY ASSISTANT II

Special Requirements

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

TAU applicants are encouraged to apply. What is TAU? TAU appointments to this classification are made under temporary authorization regardless of eligibility. 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 (forexample, CAL FIRE'sFirefighter I) during the 12 consecutive month period will count towards this 9 month maximum. An employee gains no status or rights as a result of the TAU appointment and an employee who has had only a TAU appointment has no reinstatement eligibility. Persons who do not possess the minimum qualifications for the classification are ineligible for appointment as a TAU. Temporary Appointments will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment.

If you are offered and accept a TAU appointment, you will be required to take the next exam administered for this classification. If you do not apply to take the exam, score too low to be in a reachable rank, OR if you fail the test, your TAU appointment will be terminated immediately once exam results are released.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Possession of a valid California driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Contact Information

Hiring Unit Contact:
Seth Hurd
[phone]
[e-mail]

Possible additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
[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.

Required Documentation

You must submit a completed State Application (STD. 678) [please include WORKING TITLE and POS#], Resume, Transcripts (unofficial) and/or degree (if applicable), and Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299).

You must include the following required documents in the application package:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299): https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9
• Education Documentation – Degree and/or transcripts – If using education to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your formal (unofficial) transcripts and/or degree.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Bargaining Unit 08 Considerations

The Bargaining Unit 8 Memorandum of Understanding regarding Voluntary In-Class Transfer Policy (Inter-Unit) (Section 9.2) will be followed. Transfers may be subject to a 2 year commitment.

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.