Job Description

Job Description and Duties

For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Forester II Brandon Rodgers by phone at (707) 499-2261.

This position is located in Crescent City, CA.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

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 in support of emergency incidents.

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 is used, and the medical status of the incumbent. As such, the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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 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.

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 License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. 

Benefits

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

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$6932 - $8997 Base Salary (paid every month)

$83,184 – $107,964 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. 

Bargaining Unit 08 Considerations

The Bargaining Unit 08 Memorandum of Understanding regarding Voluntary In-Class Reassignment Policy (Inter-Unit) (Section 9.2) will be followed. Reassignments may require a two-year commitment.

Additional Information

Please include Job Control # 513162 on your STD 678 form.

We are willing to consider filling this position as a Forestry Assistant II. To apply for the Forester I position, please see JC- 513162. To apply for the Forestry Assistant II position, please see JC-513222.

Candidate may be selected by resume review. 

Temporary Appointments (TAU) may be considered if conditions warrant. TAU may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility and may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent or limited-term appointment. Persons who do not possess the minimum qualifications for the classification are ineligible for appointment as a TAU.

If you are offered and accept a TAU appointment, you will be required to take the next exam administered for this classification.  If you do not apply to take the exam, score too low to be in a reachable rank, OR if you fail the test, your TAU appointment will be terminated within 48 hours of the exam results being released. 

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located 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 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: 
• 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 Registered Professional Forester license.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Night shift, Weekend work

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