FORESTRY TECHNICIAN
State of California
Job Description and Duties
Join a dynamic and expanding team of natural resource professionals on the stunning Sonoma Coast, where rugged beauty meets meaningful conservation work. Be part of innovative watershed restoration efforts, including a wildlife camera project, the early detection of invasive plant species, and habitat enhancement projects focused on salmonid recovery. This position offers the opportunity to build hands-on skills in botany, field data collection, and data management—all while working in some of California’s most inspiring coastal landscapes.
All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
This position may work up to 1500 hours per year.
The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.
Employee must attend (at employer’s expense) and pass Basic Firefighter training within 12 months of hire and must pass, within 1 month, the fire community's standardized Moderate Pack Test (Requirements: 2-mile walk with 25 lb. pack in 30 minutes. No jogging or running).
Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. 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.
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.
State Housing is not available. For futher information regarding this position, please contact Brendan O'Neil at (707) 865-3129 or at brendan.oneil@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 Duty Statement.