Job Description

Job Description and Duties

FORESTRY AIDE – SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT / TIJUANA ESTUARY SECTOR

“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 Forestry Aide reporting location is the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, CA 91932. This position will report to the District Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) and works under the direction of the District Environmental Scientist. All appointments are temporary and will not become permanent.

Under supervision, as a temporary employee, the Forestry Aide provides assistance in natural resource management tasks such as exotic plant control, fuel reduction, vegetation monitoring, and habitat restoration. This position is responsible for vegetation management, including invasive plant removal by manual, mechanical or chemical methods; installing native container plants; and thinning of native vegetation for fuel modification projects. General duties also include: data collection and mapping using Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information System (GIS); installing permanent and temporary fencing; installing and repairing irrigation systems; grunion, vegetation and bird monitoring; documenting work in statewide databases, and assisting with the preparation of reports. This position will work with the public as a State Park representative and work alongside volunteer groups. Occasional weekend work may be required and must be willing to adjust workdays as needed.

Applicants should be flexible, open minded, and able to reason logically to draw sound conclusions; follow directions well; be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships; work well with the public as a State Park representative; be willing to do repetitive tasks. This position may perform heavy physical labor related to resource tasks including lifting and carrying up to 45 lbs.

This position is subject to live scan fingerprint clearance and 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.

The incumbent’s work schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.  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.

Possession of a valid driver’s license of the appropriate class and a safe driving record as documented by the Department of Motor Vehicles within 60 days prior to appointment. (A safe driving record is one free from convictions in the past two years for repeated moving violations or a single serious violation, such as drunk driving or reckless driving.)

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Chris Peregrin, (619) 204-0097, jobs@trnerr.org .

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

Work Environment:

Most of each workday will be spent working outside in state park units in the San Diego Coast District. Field work is outdoors in various types of weather; work in unpleasant conditions (e.g., rainy/hot weather) and work in hazardous situations (e.g., herbicide). While at the base of operation, this position works in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting, typically 1-2 hours per workday.

Physical Abilities:

Ability to perform manual labor (e.g., digging, lifting, carrying, loading). Requires repetitive movement of heavy objects. Ability to walk across uneven terrain in both uphill and downhill conditions to perform the duties associated with the job. Stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) to perform the duties associated with the job.

Cognitive Abilities:

Read, write, and speak in a clear and concise manner. Develop practical solutions to problems to make sound decisions. Perform basic mathematical computations associated with assigned duties. Make sound decisions given available information and situational parameters. Utilizes measurements to measure, mix and apply various chemical solutions.

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 # 549-938-1060-901and the Job Control #  JC-489717in 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

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Casual work, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours, Monday to Thursday,

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