Seasonal Forestry Aide: Fire Management & Field Tasks

State of California; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; 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

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.