Resilience Forester I Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Forester II, the Forester I is responsible for implementing

wildfire resilience efforts within the Unit. The Forester I assists in the implementation of the Vegetation

Management/Treatment Programs, Prescribed Fire Program, Forestry Assistance, Fire Prevention Grants,

Forest Practice, and fuels reduction efforts in the Unit. The Forester I will perform the following duties:

*Responsible for the oversight, planning, and implementation of various Resource Management programs

and Fire Prevention grants with the Unit Forester, consistent with forest health, forest resilience, fuels

management and Unit Fire Plan objectives. *Work with landowners, stakeholders, and cooperating

agencies to apply the range of programs, grants and funding sources to improve resource values and

develop treatment objectives and the appropriate treatment activities. *Coordinate with Unit staff and Unit

Resource Management on projects, prioritize areas to be treated, and develop appropriate projects,

including preparation of California Vegetation Treatment Program (CalVTP) projects. *Develop project

prescriptions, obtain landowner agreements, oversee crews and resources during project implementation

and other activities. *Work with Unit Pre-Fire Engineer to input data into CAL FIRE Management Activity

Project Planning & Event Reporter (CalMAPPER). *Work with Unit grant management and stakeholders,

and coordinate with Region and Sacramento grant programs on projects, funding, and other related

matters. *Work with the Forester II on the inspection and enforcement of the Forest Practice Act, Board

rules, State Forest and Fire laws, and environmental statutes, taking formal or administrative enforcement

actions as necessary.

      *Work with the Unit California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Coordinator or Environmental Specialist

to provide technical environmental advice, ensure compliance, and address other needs. *Review and

approve environmental review documentation and the evaluation of environmental impacts analysis.

*Obtain and maintain CAL FIRE Certified Archaeological Surveyor, conduct field surveys, and prepare

confidential archaeological reports. *Develop and implement Unit fuels reduction effectiveness monitoring

program. 

      *Conduct surveys for sensitive resources and prepare project environmental documents.

      *Cooperate as necessary with the Pre-Fire Engineer on the maintenance of the Geographic Information

System (GIS) database for the Unit's Pre-Fire Planning process with information developed from the

resource management program. *Report and investigate forest pest problems and assist where feasible,

providing information and referring problems to appropriate specialists.

      *These are the essential functions for this position. Essential functions are those functions that the individual who holds

the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: All CAL FIRE employees are expected to conduct themselves in a

professional manner that demonstrates respect for all employees and others they come in contact with during work hours, during

work related activities, and anytime they represent the department. Additionally, all CAL FIRE employees are responsible for

promoting a safe and secure work environment free from discrimination, harassment, inappropriate conduct, or retaliation.

Job qualifications and/or conditions of employment: Registered Professional Forester License required. Completes 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. The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection

equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). As such, Cal/OSHA requires that the incumbent be annually

medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. May be subject to working nights, weekends or holidays in

support of emergency incidents. Will be subject to travel throughout the state. Two-year commitment may be required.