Job Description

Job Description and Duties

For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Forester II Jason Poburko by phone at (530) 448-2492 or by email at  Jason.Poburko@fire.ca.gov .

This position is located in Redding, CA at the LaTour Demonstration State Forest.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The incumbent typically is required to perform psychologically stressful and/or physically demanding duties consistent with firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical response, including working in isolated areas, walking or running on uneven, rough terrain, and remaining on duty 24 hours or longer without a break while performing these duties.

May be subject to working nights, weekends, or holidays to complete duties and in support of emergency incidents.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment (including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).  The use of such equipment may place a physiological burden on the incumbent that varies with the type of equipment used, the job and workplace conditions in which the equipment in which the equipment is used, and the medical status of the incumbent.  As such, Cal/OSHA requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment.  This clearance process consists of a comprehensive medical evaluation including a review of the incumbent’s medical history, a complete physical examination, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill tests.

Must complete CAL FIRE Firefighter Academy (FFA) and Company Officer Academy (COA) training during probationary period as a condition of employment.

Maintains the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with Department policy.

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 Driver License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles is desirable. 

Benefits

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

Bargaining Unit 8 Considerations

The Bargaining Unit 8 (BU 8) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding Voluntary In-Class Transfer Policy (Inter-Unit) (Section 9.2) will be followed. The department may require two (2) years of service in the employee's current assignment starting on the date of appointment before eligibility for transfer.

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 required and must be included.
• Other - Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299).  This form may be found at:
• Other - Copy of the front and back of your valid driver’s license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Other - If you are using education to meet minimum qualifications, please provide a copy of your college transcripts for verification.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Night shift, Weekend work

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