Job Description

Job Description and Duties

FORESTRY AIDE – MONTEREY DISTRICT

“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 Forestry Aide works under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor) with direction from the Monterey District Environmental Scientists.  The reporting location for the position is Marina, California but will work at other locations throughout the district as directed and based on operational needs.

The Forestry Aide assists natural resource management staff in implementing projects for the protection, restoration, and management of natural resources in support of the State Parks Wildfire and Forest Resilience Program. Typical workdays are Monday through Thursday, but the weekly hours and days may vary depending on program needs. The incumbent must be physically fit and able to walk over uneven and sloped terrain while carrying loads of up to 25 lbs. A working knowledge of Monterey County dunes flora and fauna is desirable.  This position is designated as not telework eligible.

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 .

State housing is not available. For more information, please contact Aidan Sarbeck at  [email protected]

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Work outdoors in various types of weather; working in unpleasant conditions (i.e. Rain/Hot/Cold weather). Sitting, standing, hiking, and carrying heavy loads will be required. Exposure to biohazards such as poison oak, ticks, rattle snakes, stinging nettle, etc. Working on steep and sometimes unstable terrains.

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.

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 # 549-722-1060-901and the Job Control #  JC-480764in the “Examination 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

Remote job, Outdoor, Monday to Thursday,

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