Job Description and Duties See the attached Duty Statement for information about the position. For specific questions related to the duties of the position, contact Fire Captain Ariel Sosa at (951) 212-1695. Candidates may be selected by resume review. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Willingness to work long and irregular hours, to work in remote parts of the State, to work on Sundays and Holidays, and during the summer season to remain on duty 24 hours a day, as required, restricted to duty assignments; adaptability, tact, and neat personal appearance. The Unit expects a two-year commitment for all permanent assignments before granting transfer eligibility. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. * FORESTRY TECHNICIAN Additional Documents * Job Application Package Checklist * Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-453549 Position #(s): 542-312-1085-011 Working Title: Defensible Space Inspector Classification: FORESTRY TECHNICIAN $3,730.00 - $5,287.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Riverside County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: Riverside Unit Department Information 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. When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunites. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE! Special Requirements FELONY DISCLOSURE Pursuant to California Penal Code 4571, any individual interested in seeking employment who may be required to work with inmates at a conservation camp must disclose of any prior felony status up front, so CAL FIRE/CDCR can provide informed consent to a former felon to be on the Conservation Camp/Prison grounds. Any person/employee that has been convicted of a Felony and not received written consent, is committing a Felony. PREA INFORMATION Positions located at a Camp or requiring the supervision of inmates requires compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Compliance is determined by completing a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 10/25/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. 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 Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring Attn: 542-312-1085-011 1234 East Shaw Avenue Fresno, CA 93710 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring 542-312-1085-011 1234 East Shaw Avenue Fresno, CA 93710 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: * Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. * Resume is required and must be included. * Other - Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299):https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9 * Other - Copy of the front and back of a valid driver's license of the appropriate class by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Possession of a valid California Driver License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Hiring Unit Contact: Hiring Coordinator (559) 243-4196 Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator (916) 767-8359 ReasonableAccommodations@fire.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Required Documentation: You must submit a completed State Application (STD. 678) [please include WORKING TITLE, LOCATION and POS#], Resume, Copy of the front and back of valid California Driver's license and Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). Candidates who do not submit all of the requested information may not be considered for employment. Submit the required documents to the following address: CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring POS#: 542-312-1085-011 1234 E. Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93710 Applications/Resumes postmarked after the final filing date may not be considered. * Please note: This advertisement is for a hiring process which is separate from an exam process. You must submit an application package for this advertisement if you are interested in being considered for employment in this Unit. Additional Information Applicants are highly encouraged to complete an OPTIONAL Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V 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. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because 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.