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FORESTRY ASSISTANT II

State of California

State of California

Humboldt County, CA, USA
Posted on Feb 26, 2026

Job Description and Duties

FORESTRY ASSISTANT II (PERMANENT/INTERMITTENT) – NORTH COAST REDWOODS DISTRICT / NATURAL RESOURCES / FORT HUMBOLDT STATE HISTORIC PARK

The reporting location for this position is Fort Humboldt State Historic Park located in Eureka, CA, though duties will necessitate travel throughout the District.
Under the general supervision of the Forester II (Supervisory) incumbents will perform, forest restoration, prescribed fire and occasional fire suppression assignments as well as overseeing crews and contractors implementing similar work. Work may also involve botanical surveys, exotic plant control, habitat restoration and vegetation inventory/monitoring/mapping. Responsibilities will also involve assisting with analyzing/summarizing data and GIS field mapping and desktop GIS analysis.

Incumbents entering State service at this level will, as necessary, receive in a timely manner and prior to working in emergency assignments, all training specific to the Forestry Technician (California Department of Forestry "Basic Fire Fighter" training as is required for Fire Fighter II) and Forestry Assistant I (California Department of Forestry "Basic Fire Control") unless proof of completion is shown. One of the requirements for permanent status in this class is successful completion of the training course, but prior certification and wildland fire experience is preferred. Incumbents may receive additional training, as required, to perform their assigned functions, in such areas as forest surveying, map reading, cruising, dendrology, advanced firefighting and GIS. Tasks will further Natural Resources Division projects and programs as identified by the Forester II.

Please ensure the “Duties Performed” section of your application includes specific, detailed descriptions of the work you performed, including any tools, systems, procedures, or responsibilities relevant to the position.

This position may work up to 1500 hours in any calendar year. Extensions may be granted for an additional 540 hours per year.

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.

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.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, contact Lathrop Leonard at (707) 502-9352 or at lathrop.leonard@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.

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