Forester ; Nonsupervisory

Job Title

Forester I (NONSUPERVISORY)

Department:
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, Susanville, CA.

Salary: $6,932.00 - $8,997.00 per Month.

Final Filing Date: 7/19/2026.

This position is located in Susanville, CA. The incumbent will perform duties related to forest management, fire suppression, and emergency response. For detailed duties refer to the Duty Statement.

The incumbent will work in isolated and physically demanding environments, may be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays, and may need to remain on duty 24 hours or longer without a break.

• Job Code: JC-524164
• Position #:
  
  -009
• Classification: FORESTER I (NONSUPERVISORY)
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  Lassen County, Susanville, CA
• Telework:
  In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility:
  Lassen‑Modoc Unit

• Medical clearance prior to hire.
• Registered Professional Forester license; copy required before hire.
• Must complete CAL FIRE Firefighter Academy (FFA) and Company Officer Academy (COA) training during probation.
• Must meet the Arduous Fitness Standard.

• Base salary $6,932 - $8,997 per month.
• Annual compensation $83,184 – $107,892.
• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Other pay differentials may apply.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace, and any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.