Forester I - Administration, Recreation & Vegetation Management

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Registered Professional Forester License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license 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 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 tests.
• Must complete 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.

Application Instructions

• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
• Who May Apply
• How To Apply
• Address for Mailing Application Packages
• You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
• You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
• Required Application Package Documents
• The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
• 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.
• Other - Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). This form may be found at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9
• Other - Copy of the front and back of your valid Driver's License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Other - Copy of your valid California Registered Professional Forester License.

Benefits

• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. The Forester I classification is eligible for the following pay:
• $6932 - $8991 Base Salary (paid every month)
• $83,184 – $107,892 Annual Compensation
• In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Contact Information

Bargaining Unit 08 Considerations

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer