Job Description

Job Description and Duties

FORESTRY AIDE – DIABLO RANGE DISTRICT / NATURAL RESOURCES SOUTH

“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 for this position is at 7800 Cienega Rd, Hollister CA 95023, Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area. This position will work under the supervision of the Southern Resource Park Maintenance Supervisor. The Forestry Aide is a seasonal position working on the Resource Crew for the Southern Half of the Diablo Range District.

The Forestry Aide is a seasonal position involved subprofessional tasks in Forestry and Natural Resource work on State Parks.  This job includes the ability to perform a variety of manual labor work to restore and maintain State Park resources including, forestry-related fuel reduction labor, cannabis site cleanup, trail work, revegetation, data collection, wildlife monitoring, exotic plant removal, and invasive species management.  As expected, this job requires working outdoors in inclement weather conditions, hiking over uneven and steep terrain, and carrying heavy loads.

The incumbent’s typical work schedule hours are Monday to Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  This schedule is dependent on workload/operational needs.  The incumbent may also work nights and weekends depending on program/project needs.  Experience in Forestry and familiarity with Natural Resource Management is highly desired.  This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible.

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 is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact George Castillo at (831) 801-5758 or at George.Castillo@parks.ca.gov .

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) , 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 .

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Will work outdoors in all types of weather including rain and heat. May be exposed to poison oak, ticks, and rattlesnakes. Will stand, walk, hike, and work on uneven and/or steep terrain for long periods of time. Will travel and work on trails shared by all types of OHVs.

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.

Willingness to do manual labor outdoors in hot and inclement weather.

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.)

Benefits

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

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-250-1060-901 and the Job Control # JC-512411  in the “Exa mination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Remote work, Night shift, Weekend work

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