Job Description

Job Description and Duties

FORESTRY AIDE – INLAND EMPIRE DISTRICT / NATURAL RESOURCES

“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 Chino Hills State Park located at 4721 Sapphire Rd., Chino Hills, CA 91709. The Forestry Aide reports and works under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (SrES) for the Inland Empire District or other District Environmental Scientists (ESs).

Responsibilities include completing tasks associated with resource management projects and resource maintenance, including exotic plant species control, the use of GPS to record information on project sites and rare and exotic species locations, prescribed fire preparation, revegetation, maintains and operates equipment, and assists in the direction of work crews. The Forestry Aide will frequently be expected to work independently on tasks once given necessary directions to complete a given task and will be assigned as lead to one or more Park Aides. The Forestry Aide will perform the duties dressed in full State Park uniform and follow the required grooming standards of the department. The uniform will be purchased by the Forestry Park Aide and will be in good condition at the start of the workday. 

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 Ken Kietzer at (951) 453-4250 or Ken.Kietzer@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

Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures (over 100 degrees in  summertime and near freezing in winter months), dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or  loud noises. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following  basic safety precautions. Outdoor work is common. Typical work activities involve frequent and prolonged  periods of standing, walking, bending, and stooping. Must occasionally push/pull/lift up to 50 pounds.

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.)

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Current basic fire fighter certification (FF Type II), GPS/GIS, chain saw use and tree felling experience are a plus.

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 # 549-951-1060-901and the Job Control #  JC-524051in 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

Summer work, Remote work

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