FORESTRY TECHNICIAN

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

Job summary

State of California in Morgan Hill, CA is seeking a Defensible Space Inspector for the Santa Clara Unit. This permanent, full-time position has a salary range of $4,148.00–$5,379.00 per month and is located in Santa Clara County with in-office work.

The role is classified as FORESTRY TECHNICIAN and requires meeting the minimum qualifications. The position supports fire prevention and defensible space inspections under CAL FIRE supervision.

Qualifications

• FORESTRY TECHNICIAN

Job description

Job Posting: Defensible Space Inspector

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-536729 - 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: 11/5/2026

Job Description and Duties

For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Fire Captain Zac Spinetto by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

This position is located in Morgan Hill, 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

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536729

Position #(s): 542-116-1085-VAR

Working Title: Defensible Space Inspector

Classification: FORESTRY TECHNICIAN

Salary Range: $4,148.00 - $5,379.00

Salary Range Note: New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 2

Work Location: Santa Clara County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Santa Clara Unit

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. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Driver’s License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. 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 the incumbent to be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact: aaron verbeckmoes [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 the position number 542-116-1085-VAR on your STD 678 form. Candidate may be selected by resume review.

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V

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 have established 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 and relevant experience that shows you have the required education and/or experience to meet the minimum qualifications.

Bargaining Unit 08 Considerations

The Bargaining Unit 8 Memorandum of Understandingregarding Voluntary In-Class Transfer Policy (Inter-Unit) (Section 9.2) will be followed. Thedepartment may require 2 years of service in the employee's current unit assignmentstarting on the date of permanent appointment before becoming eligible 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.

Benefits

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