Forestry Aide - Demonstration State Forests (DSF)

Summary

Forestry Aide Positions

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.

Job Description

Forestry Aide Positions

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.