FORESTRY AIDE

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

Salary: $3,744.00 – $4,630.00 per month.

Position Type:
Non‑Tenured, Full‑Time – temporary; maximum 9 months.

Location:

United States (specific address omitted for brevity).

• Perform defensible space inspections in accordance with Public Resources Code Section 4291.
• Interact with the public to provide fire‑prevention information.
• Increase awareness and promote actions to reduce human loss and property damage from wildfires, including defensible space and other fuel‑reduction activities.
• Support field work that may require running, walking, climbing, jumping, twisting, bending and lifting over 25 pounds.

Applicants must meet one of the following options:

• Education: Completion of at least 12 semester units or 18 quarter units from a recognized accredited college or university in forestry or fire science, natural resource management, conservation, or a closely related subject.
• Experience: Three (3) months of experience with public or private entities performing sub‑professional work in forestry, fire prevention, fire suppression and control, natural resource management, or other related work.

• Valid California driver’s license (preferred).
• Prior experience in wildfire mitigation activities.

• Must wear respiratory protection equipment, including self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Required to undergo annual medical clearance for respiratory protection equipment.
• Field work may involve strenuous activities under adverse environmental conditions.

The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.

The State of California aims to maintain a drug‑free workplace; all applicants must comply with related policies.