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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

Siskiyou Unit Forester

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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Siskiyou Unit Forester – California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Pay Range:

$9,428.00 – $12,226.00 (state minimum). Actual pay will be based on the applicant’s skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

The State of California is committed to a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment is expected to behave in accordance with this objective, as the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Job Code#:

JC-503051

Position #:

542-214-1042-005

Working Title:

Siskiyou Unit Forester

Classification:

FORESTER II (SUPERVISORY)

Minimum Salary:

$9,428.00 – $12,226.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Siskiyou County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Siskiyou Unit

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

Job Description And Duties For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Deputy Chief Jake Burgess at (530) 842‑3516 or by email at Jake.Burgess@fire.ca.gov. This position is located in Yreka, CA. Additional information is available in the

Duty Statement

linked in the posting.

Special Requirements

Medical clearance prior to being hired.

Registered Professional Forester license (copy required prior to hiring).

Annual medical clearance for respiratory protection equipment (including SCBA) as required by Cal/OSHA.

Valid driver’s license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: January 9, 2026. Final Filing Date: 1/9/2026.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply:

Submit the Application Package electronically through your CalCareer Account at

www.calcareers.ca.gov . For hard copy submission, mail or drop off the package to:

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring, Attn: CALFIRE - SKU Forester II, 135 Ridgway Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM).

Required Application Package Documents:

State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic equivalent).

Resume.

Authorization to Release Information Form (PO‑299).

Link to form .

Copy of the front and back of a valid driver’s license.

Copy of a valid California Registered Professional Forester license.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations at the time of scheduling. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this posting.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries Government Administration

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