JC-533354 FORESTRY AIDE

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

FORESTRY AIDE – MONTEREY DISTRICT / ASILOMAR SECTOR / 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 Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds. This position will work under the supervision of the Asilomar Senior Park and Recreation Specialist (SPRS).

The Forestry Aide is a part of a natural resources crew and primarily performs manual labor to protect, enhance, restore, and maintain natural resources at Asilomar. Responsibilities include invasive plant removal by manual, mechanical, and chemical methods, restoration and greenhouse activities, survey and monitoring of plant and wildlife species, and installation and maintenance of trails, boardwalk, fencing, and signage. The Forestry Aide will frequently be expected to work independently on tasks once given necessary directions.

The Forestry Aide will also work alongside volunteer groups, work crews, concession employees, and contractors. The Forestry Aide will work with the public as a State Park representative and with an interdisciplinary team. Weekend, holiday, early morning, and evening shifts may be occasionally required. The Forestry Aide will wear approved uniform apparel which shall be in good condition at the start of the workday.

Applicants should have the following qualities: Be flexible, open minded, hardworking, able to establish and maintain effective working relationships; work well with the public as a State Park representative; and willing to do detailed and/or repetitive tasks.

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 California 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 Jenifer Lienau Thompson at or.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Work outdoors in various types of weather; working in unpleasant conditions (i.e. Rain/Hot/Cold weather). Sitting, standing, hiking, and carrying heavy loads will be required. Exposure to biohazards such as poison oak, ticks, rattle snakes, stinging nettle, etc. Working on steep and sometimes unstable terrains.

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.