Forestry Technician at Department of Parks & Recreation

Forestry Technician (Permanent Intermittent) – Inland Empire District / Natural Resources / Lake Perris State Recreation Area

The reporting location for this position is Lake Perris State Recreation Area in Perris, CA. This position will work under the close supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist.

The Forestry Technician will act as the field lead for the District's Wildfire Resilience Program and will have assignments at all units within the district. Responsibilities include assisting in the development, environmental compliance, and implementation of forest health and prescribed burn projects, writing wildfire management plans, managing sensitive and invasive species within the Inland Empire District, and acting as a liaison to fire suppression and other allied agencies.

The Inland Empire District covers three counties and a diverse array of vegetation and park types from urban open space to mountain wilderness to desert scrub.

Positions may require up to 1,500 hours in any calendar year. A valid Class C driver’s license is required. Candidates must provide their CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

A background investigation, including Live Scan fingerprinting, must be completed prior to appointment.

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.
• Experience in forest health, prescribed burning, wildfire management, or related environmental work.
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader across a wide variety of terrains and vegetation types.
• Strong communication and liaison skills with fire suppression agencies.

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