Job Description

Job Description and Duties

FORESTRY AIDE – ORANGE COAST DISTRICT / NORTH SECTOR / CRYSTAL COVE STATE PARK

“Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).”

The reporting location for this position is Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach, CA .  This position will work under the supervision of Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor.

California State Parks is seeking qualified individuals to work on the Natural Resource Management team in coastal Orange County, California. The Natural Resource Management team is charged with protecting and restoring the natural resources of six of Orange County’s coastal State Parks. This position is primarily field based with some office work.

Employee reports and works under the direction of the District’s Environmental Scientists. Work is seasonal. Monday through Friday 7AM-3:30PM. Employee must be able to work a minimum of two, 8-hour days per week initially. Some flexibility in work schedule may be accommodated.  The start date for this position is ASAP.  This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. 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.

This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. 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.

State housing  is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Riley Pratt at 949-324-9130or at  riley.pratt@parks.ca.gov .

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) , this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR .

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Working outdoors, often in remote locations, in various types of weather. Work in potentially hazardous situations, (e.g. around wildfire, chemicals, heavy equipment). Work in office environment.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position, official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you  must include the Position # 549-928-1060-901and the Job Control #  JC-495327in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note:  If you are applying for multiple positions, you  must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately.  Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work, Monday to Friday, 2 days per week,

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