Job Description

Job Description and Duties

FORESTRY AIDE – SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT / DISTRICT OFFICE

“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 the San Diego Coast District Office, located at 4477 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110. This position will report to the District Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) and works under the direction of the District Environmental Scientist. All appointments are temporary and will not become permanent.

The Forestry Aide will perform various natural resource management and protection activities as part of the District’s Natural Resources Program. Typical duties will consist of invasive plant removal by manual, mechanical or chemical methods, environmental monitoring, habitat restoration, and documenting work. The incumbent will collect and analyze data using Esri Field Maps, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and Microsoft Excel. The selected candidate will be flexible, able to reason logically to draw sound conclusions, follow directions well, and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships. This position may perform repetitive movements and heavy physical labor related to resource tasks including lifting and carrying up to 45 lbs.

The incumbent’s work schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Occasional weekend work may be required and the incumbent must be willing to adjust workdays as needed.  This position can work 189 days in a 12 consecutive month period or a maximum of 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months per California Code of Regulation . 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 Cara Stafford at cara.stafford@parks.ca.gov

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 .

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Working outdoors, often in remote locations, in various types of weather and terrain with potential exposure to rattlesnakes, poison oak, mosquitoes and ticks. Field work will include mixing and applying herbicide to control invasive plants, after required training is complete. Typical activities involve frequent periods of bending, stooping, and lifting. Schedule may be modified, with notice, depending on district projects and needs.

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 # 549-935-1060-901and the Job Control #  JC-536192in 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

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Casual work, Work at office, Remote work, Monday to Thursday, Flexible hours

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