Forestry Technician Mendocino County, CA

Job Description and Duties

FORESTRY TECHNICIAN (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT) /SONOMA-MENDOCINO COAST DISTRICT/ RUSSIAN RIVER SECTOR/ DUNCANS MILLS SECTOR OFFICE

The reporting location for this position is the Duncans Mills Sector Office in Duncan Mills, CA. Under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), this position will assist natural resource management staff in Sonoma-Mendocino Coast District to implement projects for the protection, restoration, and management of natural resources in support of the State Parks Cannabis Watershed Protection Program.

Join a dynamic and expanding team of natural resource professionals on the stunning Sonoma Coast, where rugged beauty meets meaningful conservation work. Be part of innovative watershed restoration efforts, including a wildlife camera project, the early detection of invasive plant species, and habitat enhancement projects focused on salmonid recovery. This position offers the opportunity to build hands‑on skills in botany, field data collection, and data management—all while working in some of California’s most inspiring coastal landscapes.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. This position may work up to 1,500 hours per year.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

Employee must attend (at employer’s expense) and pass Basic Firefighter training within 12 months of hire and must pass, within 1 month, the fire community's standardized Moderate Pack Test (Requirements: 2-mile walk with 25 lb. pack in 30 minutes. No jogging or running). Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. 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. 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.

State Housing is not available.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Brendan O'Neil at  or at  This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

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Physical work outdoors in various weather conditions in remote areas with a variety of physical conditions including steep slopes, poison oak, and wildlife (ticks, yellow jackets, etc). As safety allows, work occurs in all types of weather. Driving in remote areas on rural roads is required.

• 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.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance 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 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.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants:
You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

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