FORESTRY TECHNICIAN

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California, Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, is seeking a Defensible Space Inspector / Forestry Technician in Redding, CA. This position offers a monthly salary range of $4,148 to $5,379 and requires medical clearance and fitness standards.

Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for the Forestry Technician classification and may need to wear respiratory protection and complete required training prior to emergency response. Final filing date is 9/18/2026.

Qualifications

• Forestry Technician classification is required.

Job description

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-531266 -

JC-531266 - Defensible Space Inspector
FORESTRY TECHNICIAN

$4,148.00 - $5,379.00 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: 9/18/2026

Job Description and Duties

For questions related to the duties of the position, contact the Shasta-Trinity Unit Hiring Analyst II Amanda Blineby emailing [e-mail].

Thispositionis located in Redding, CA.

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

Working Conditions

The incumbent typically is required to perform psychologically stressful and/or physically demanding duties consistent with firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical response, including working in isolated areas, walking or running on uneven, rough terrain, and remaining on duty 24 hours or longer without a break while performing these duties.

May be subject to working nights, weekends, or holidays to complete duties.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• FORESTRY TECHNICIAN

FORESTRY TECHNICIAN $4,148.00 - $5,379.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

• 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, Cal/OSHA 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 test.
Must maintain the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with department policy.
Must successfully complete required training prior to emergency response.

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 driver’s license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles is desired.

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Northern Region Hiring
[phone]

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:
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.

Additional Information

Please include position number 542-213-1085-011 on your STD 678.

Candidatemay be selected by resume review.

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8

How To Get A State Job

Individuals must pass an open examination before applying for most job vacancies with the State of California.

Use the “exam/assessment search” function on the CalCareers website at www.jobs.ca.gov to search for the examination you are interested in applying for. If the exam is currently being offered, you will need to follow the directions in the exam bulletin on how to apply for and take the exam. Not all examinations are offered continuously or at the time a job vacancy occurs.

Successful examination candidates are placed on an eligibility list. Candidates should refer to their examination results for specific list eligibility expiration dates and to re-take the exam when necessary. Once list eligibility has been established, you can search and apply for current vacancies in the classification to which you haveestablished eligibility.

Candidates must also meet the minimum qualifications of the classification to be appointed into the classification they are applying for.Minimum qualifications can be found in the class specifications listed on the exam bulletin or on the CalCareers website.Application packages should include documentation andrelevant experience that shows you havethe required education and/or experience to meet the minimum qualifications.

Bargaining Unit 8 Considerations

The Bargaining Unit 8 Memorandum of Understanding regarding Voluntary In-Class Transfer Policy (Inter-Unit) (Section 9.2) will be followed. The department may require two (2) years of service in the employee's current assignment starting on the date of appointment before eligibility for transfer.

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.