Job Description

Job Description and Duties

FORESTRY TECHNICIAN (PERMANENT / INTERMITTENT) – SANTA CRUZ DISTRICT / NATURAL RESOURCES / TWIN LAKES STATE BEACH

The reporting location for this position is the Natural Resources Program at Twin Lakes State Beach.This position will work under close supervision of the District’s Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). 

We are looking for a team player to work in some of the most beautiful parks in the State Park System including Big Basin, Butano, Castle Rock, Henry Cowell, and Forest of Nisene Marks State Parks. The incumbent will work with the Sr. Environmental Scientist to, implement, and manage forest, range, and watershed management, protection, and planning, in support of the Wildfire and Forest and Reslience Program. Assists in implementing forest stewardship projects in forests throughout the Santa Cruz District. This position will assist with the prescribed fire management program and implement District prescribed burn projects including environmental compliance, smoke management, burn permits, and public outreach and notification. The position will implement fire hazard fuel reduction projects. Assists and receives training to become part of the prescribed fire management program. Directs and oversees contractors, CalFire and/or California Conservation Corps labor crews to meet treatment area standards and specifications.

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.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

This position may work up to 1500 hours in any calendar year.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is not available. Multiple positions available. For further information about this position, please contact Tim Hyland at (831) 345-3331 or by email at tim.hyland@parks.ca.gov. 

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Incumbent will be expected to perform fieldwork under a variety of environmental conditions, including inclement weather and rugged terrain. Duties require the ability to hike up to 10 miles in steep terrain while carrying packs weighing up to 40 lbs. Work may occur in areas with environmental hazards such as poison oak, ticks, and uneven terrain. Operate 4x4 vehicles safely on backcountry fire roads. Maintain or develop familiarity with the flora and fauna of California’s Central Coast. All tasks must be performed in accordance with Departmental safety policies and the District’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).

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.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

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 .

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 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.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

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 # 549-715-1085-902 and the Job Control # JC-476324 in 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.

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