JC-533582 FORESTRY AIDE

This posting states its location as San Diego County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

FORESTRY AIDE – OCOTILLO WELLS DISTRICT / OCOTILLO WELLS SOUTH SECTOR / OCOTILLO WELLS STATE VEHICULAR RECREATION AREA

“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 Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area in Borrego Springs, CA. This position will work under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory).

The Forestry Aide will be part of the district's Cultural and Natural Resources Program, and will conduct natural resources surveys utilizing existing protocols, including for special status species such as western burrowing owl. The Forestry Aide will gather, input, maintain, and report on data gathered by staff using paper datasheets, GPS units, spreadsheets, databases, and geodatabases. The incumbent may monitor special events, filming, or projects. The Forestry Aide must be able to safely operate various 4WD vehicles and tools associated with the above tasks. Additionally, the incumbent must be able to work safely in high heat, desert environments, and remote conditions.

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 may be required. Special Requirement/Condition of Employment: Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state-owned housing to meet operational needs or may be offered state-owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements. For further information regarding this position, please contact Sara Lockett at  or at .

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 Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Work may occur in the field or office. Field work may occur outdoors in various types of weather or in unpleasant conditions (e.g. extreme desert heat, rough or uneven terrain). Work environment has exposures to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, nearby heavy equipment or traffic, and/or loud noises. Occasional travel throughout district or state may be required, with overnight stay at hotels and/or spike camps. Schedule may be modified, with notice, depending on district projects and needs.

Qualifications

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.)

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for California Department of Parks and Recreation is Martin Rivera.