Defensible Space Inspector

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Job Code #: JC-494371

Position #s:

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Working Title:

Defensible Space Inspector

Classification: FORESTRY AIDE

Salary: $3,744.00 – $4,630.00

Number of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:
In Office

Job Type: Non‑Tenured, Full Time

Department Information:
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. CAL FIRE offers well‑paying careers and opportunities for advancement.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is recruiting to fill approximately 150 temporary Defensible Space Inspector (Forestry Aide) positions on a statewide basis. Primary duties of these positions include performance of defensible space inspections and interacting with the public to provide fire prevention information. All appointments are temporary and will not become permanent.

Individuals who meet the minimum qualifications listed below and are willing to work up to nine (9) months are encouraged to apply.

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SPECIAL NOTE
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The Forestry Aide classification is a seasonal class where only temporary appointments are made. In accordance with the California State Constitution, no person may serve in one or more positions under a temporary appointment longer than 9 months in 12 consecutive months. Therefore, all time served in temporary appointments (for example, CAL FIRE’s Firefighter I) during the 12 consecutive month period will count toward this 9 month maximum.

Applicants may be selected by resume review. (A resume review is a structured resume evaluation process. This process competitively evaluates a candidate’s qualifications presented in the application and resume in relation to the requirements of the job.)

• Under supervision, as a temporary employee, to do sub‑professional work in fire prevention or other related work.
• Perform defensible space inspections in accordance with Public Resources Code Section 4291.
• Increase awareness, knowledge and actions implemented by individuals and communities to reduce human loss and property damage from wildfires, such as defensible space and other fuels reduction activities, fire prevention and fire‑safe building standards.

• Education:
  
  Completion of at least 12 semester units or 18 quarter units from a recognized accredited college or university in forestry or fire science, natural resource management, conservation, or a closely related subject.
• Three (3) months of experience with public or private entities performing sub‑professional work in forestry, fire prevention, fire suppression and control, natural…