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Examination: Forester III

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Working title
Forester III
Monthly salary
$9,897.00 - $12,843.00 per Month
Exam #
4985
Deadline
Continuous
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Position Description

00101041 - FORESTER III

Foresters III perform the most difficult, sensitive, and complex forest, range, watershed management, protection, and planning duties such as responding to inquiries from legislators, advocate/civic groups, and citizens; administering a region or statewide resource management program; and supervising the review and processing of timber harvesting plans. Foresters III may have in-charge responsibility for the largest State Forest and in units with large resource management programs. Foresters III are responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the forest, range, and watershed management activities in an administrative area. Foresters III may supervise a staff of Foresters.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Willingness to work long and irregular hours under stressful conditions, in remote parts of the State, and during the fire season, to remain available for duty assignments 24 hours a day as required; ability to meet physical and medical standards established by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; color vision and visual acuity sufficient to perform the duties of the position; ability to perform and exercise good judgment under emergency or other stressful situations; and ability to operate specialized equipment (e.g., personal computers, audio visual, fire apparatus, vehicles, and camera).

FELONY DISQUALIFICATION

Existing law provides that persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers. Such persons are not eligible for, or be appointed to, positions in this class. This felony disqualification applies only to those positions designated as peace officers within this class.

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

00101041 - FORESTER III

Breadth of experience through a variety of job assignments is a factor in planned manager development in the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Although Foresters develop highly specialized assignments at higher levels, rotation in assignment is anticipated at all levels within the series.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Professional Forester issued by the California State Board for Forestry and Fire Protection, AND

Experience: One year of experience in the California state service performing forest, range, or watershed management duties in a class comparable in level to a Forester II (Supervisory). 

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.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

This is NOT a timed exam. If you request an Reasonable Accommodation your account will be locked and you will not be able to proceed with the exam until the request is processed. 


EXTENDED DUTY WEEK COMPENSATION (EDWC)

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$9,897 - $12,843 Base Salary (paid every month)

$1,851 Recruitment and Retention Differential (paid every month)

$140,976 – $176,328 Annual Compensation

 

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.


Who Should Apply

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Promotional Examination(s):

  • FORESTER III - Promotional

In addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, competition is limited to individuals who meet at least one of the following filing criteria:

  • 1. Have a permanent civil service appointment with a promotional testing department (see Testing Departments), or
  • 2. Are current or former employees of the legislature for 2 or more years as defined in Government Code 18990, or
  • 3. Are current or former non-elected exempt employees of the executive branch for 2 or more consecutive years as defined in Govt. Code 18992, or
  • 4. Are persons retired from the United States military honorably discharged from active duty with a service disability or honorably discharged from active duty as defined in Government Code 18991. Applicants must provide a copy of discharge papers (DD 214) for verification purposes at the time of application.

Under certain circumstances other employees may be allowed to compete under provisions of Rules 234, 235 and 235.2. California Code of Regulations Rules 233, 234, 235.2 and 237 contain provisions regarding civil service status and eligibility for promotional examinations.

How to Apply

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

*Applications for this examination will ONLY be accepted via electronic submission through CalCareers. Applications sent via mail, email, or delivered in-person will NOT be accepted. 

Special Testing Arrangements

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

Application Link

Forester III

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

CAL FIRE Examination Unit
710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: (916) 894-9580
CALFIREexams@fire.ca.gov

CAL FIRE Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: (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.

About the Talent Acquisition and Outreach Unit

Dedicated to attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talent, we implement innovative strategies to connect skilled individuals with rewarding opportunities at CAL FIRE. By engaging with communities and creating pathways for career development, we ensure CAL FIRE continues to grow with the best professionals in the field.

Headquarters

715 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-894-9585
CALFIRErecruitment@fire.ca.gov

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