Job Description and Duties

FORESTY Aide – North Coast Redwoods DistricT

“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 these positions will be Fort Humboldt State Historical Park. Duties will necessitate travel throughout the District, mainly in Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park and in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The position, working with supervision and independently, will support the District Resource Management Program by assisting with the implementation of resource restoration projects.

GENERAL DUTIES INCLUDE: Applicants will assist with botanical surveys, special status plant and prescribed fire monitoring, revegetation. Individuals may also assist with invasive species management, succession management, habitat restoration, and prescribed fire implementation. Hike two to five miles in coastal and forested environments. Duties will include working in steep terrain, navigating through areas of thick brush, through standing and fallen timber. The position may occasionally require overnight camping for up to 3 nights per week.

APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES: Have thorough knowledge of northern California flora and vegetation types, be able to identify plant species, use dichotomous keys and maintain field notes. Possess excellent field navigation skills, and familiarity with handheld GPS data collection devices (AGOL/ FieldMaps). Work well as an individual and in a multi-disciplinary team setting. Be flexible and open-minded and be able to work under adverse weather conditions.

Individual will have to operate 4-wheel drive trucks and ATV’s.

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 is not available. For more information contact: Claudia Voigt at (707) 798-9044 or email claudia.voigt@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 Duty Statement.