FORESTRY AIDE

Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is recruiting to fill approximately 150 temporary  Defensible Space Inspector (Forestry Aide)positions on a statewide basis. Primary duties of these positions include performance of defensible space inspections and interacting with the public to provide fire prevention information. All appointments are temporary and will not become permanent.

Individuals who meet the minimum qualifications listed below and willing to work up to nine (9) months are encouraged to apply.

To view the job bulletin for this position, please visit: 

SPECIAL NOTE:

The Forestry Aide classification is a seasonal class where only temporary appointments are made. In accordance with the California State Constitution, no person may serve in one or more positions under a temporary appointment longer than 9 months in 12 consecutive months. Therefore, all time served in temporary appointments (for example, CAL FIRE’s Firefighter I) during the 12 consecutive month period will count towards this 9 month maximum.

Applicants may be selected by resume review. (A resume review is a structured resume evaluation process. This process competitively evaluates a candidate’s qualifications presented in the application and resume in relation to the requirements of the job.)

DUTIES:

Under supervision, as a temporary employee, to do sub-professional work in fire prevention or other related work. Examples of work tasks include but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

Perform defensible space inspections in accordance with Public Resources Code Section 4291.

Increase awareness, knowledge and actions implemented by individuals and communities to reduce human loss and property damage from wildfires, such as defensible space and other fuels reduction activities, fire prevention and fire safe building standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I

Education: Completion of at least 12 semester units or 18 quarter units from a recognized accredited college or university in forestry or fire science, natural resource management, conservation, or a closely related subject.

Or II

Three (3) months of experience with public or private entities performing sub-professional work in forestry, fire prevention, fire suppression and control, natural resource management, or other related work.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring

Attn: Defensible Space Inspector (Forestry Aide) Position

1234 East Shaw Avenue

Fresno , CA 93710

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring

Defensible Space Inspector (Forestry Aide) Position

1234 East Shaw Avenue

Fresno , CA 93710

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 required and must be included.
• Other -

  Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299):

• Other - Work Location Preference Form. This form may be found at: 

• Other -

  Copy of the front and back of a valid driver's license of the appropriate class by the Department of Motor Vehicles (if applicable).

• Other - College Transcripts (if applicable) - If using education option to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your transcripts and/or degree (unofficial transcripts meet the requirement).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Please refer to the section for California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Firefighters (CalFIRE)-Bargaining Unit 8.   Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
DSI Hotline
View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov
View email address on calcareers.ca.gov

California Relay Service: View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (TTY), View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

All candidates are required to complete, sign and submit the following:

NOTE:  ONLY FORESTRY AIDE APPLICATION PACKAGES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR FORESTRY AIDES. DO NOT INCLUDE MULTIPLE CLASSIFICATIONS ON ONE APPLICATION PACKAGE.

(1) Examination / Employment Application Form STD 678
In the box "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" write: "Forestry Aide, Working Title: Defensible Space Inspector".

(2) Resume

(3) Authorization to Release Information (PO 299 Form)

(4) Work Location Preference Form

(5) Copy of a valid California driver's license (if applicable).

(6)  College transcripts (if applicable).

If you are using the Education option to meet the minimum qualifications, attach a copy of your transcripts or degree (unofficial transcripts meet the requirement.)

Failure to complete and sign any portion of the required application package may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Application packages shall be postmarked no later than the Final Filing Date (FFD). Application packages shall be mailed to the address below, to be considered for employment.

CAL FIRE – Southern Region Office
Defensible Space Inspector (Forestry Aide) Position

1234 E. Shaw Ave

Fresno, CA 93710