FORESTRY AIDE

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-534848

•FORESTRY AIDE

FORESTRY AIDE $21.60

•$26.71 per Hour

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

Final Filing Date:

10/22/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties

FORESTRY AIDE

•SIERRA

DISTRICT / SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

"Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKS program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKS recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKS eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKS program)." The reporting location is: Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park.

The Forestry Aide works under the supervision of the Forester II and/or the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisory, with direction and guidance from crew leaders of the Fire Management Crew (FMC) and Natural Resources specialists. The Forestry Aide works under the supervision of the Forester II and/or the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisory, with direction and guidance from crew leaders of the Fire Management Crew (FMC) and Natural Resources specialists. The Forestry Aide is a crewmember who regularly performs FMC crewmember duties of forest fuels reduction and wildfire mitigation work. The position also provides assistance in forestry tasks such as tree marking, flagging, timber cruising, prescribed fire management, exotic plant control, hydrologic and soil disturbance monitoring, vegetation monitoring, and wildlife monitoring. This position works full time, but only on a seasonal basis approximately April

•November, depending on project need, funding, and access (snow). During field and prescribed fire seasons, the position may work weekends, nights and overtime hours. Schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible. The Forestry Aide is a sub-professional position involved in forestry and prescribed fire work on state parks. This job includes the ability to perform a variety of manual labor work to restore and maintain natural resources, and requires working outdoors in inclement weather conditions and smoky conditions related to prescribed fire. The crew will occasionally spike camp at work sites throughout the district, and potentially throughout the state. The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment. This position requires a valid Class C driver's license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver's license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver's license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application. State housing may be required.

Special Requirement/Condition of Employment:

Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state-owned housing to meet operational needs or may be offered state-owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements. For further information regarding this position, please contact Sierra District Forestry Crew, Javier Gallardo at 530-523-9040 or Javier.

Gallardo@parks.ca.gov. Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in

CCR 599.962.

You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This job includes the ability to perform a variety of manual labor work to restore and maintain natural resources and requires working outdoors in inclement weather conditions and smoky conditions related to prescribed fire. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

FORESTRY AIDE

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Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-534848

Position #(s): 549-683-1060-901

Working Title:

FORESTRY AIDE

Classification:

FORESTRY AIDE

$21.60

•$26.71

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

El Dorado County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Facility:

Sierra District Department Information The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Department Website:

http://www.parks.ca.gov

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Applicants must submit a one-page SOQ answering three questions: Why do you want to work at the Sierra District? What is your experience in forest management and chainsaw operation?

What is your experience in prescribed fire? Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position, official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment. DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.) 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.

Final Filing Date:

10/22/2026