Forest Health Program- Area Forester

About the role

The position is being considered for both Shasta County and Sacramento County. For Sacramento County, please see Job Code: JC-526629.

This position is subject to the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025, which temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. The position has a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Responsibilities

• Field work requiring physical performance, including running, walking, difficult climbing, jumping, twisting, bending, and lifting over 50 pounds.
• Occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous activities in emergencies, under adverse environmental conditions, and over extended periods of time.
• Work pace set by the emergency situation.

Requirements

• A Registered Professional Forester's License is required.
• Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) Clearance is required.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications can be found in the FORESTER I classification specifications.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$6,932.00 - $8,997.00

Schedule

Permanent, Full Time