Job Posting: Supervising Forest Practice Inspector
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
JC-522615
FORESTER II (SUPERVISORY)
$9,428.00 - $12,226.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 7/18/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
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Job Description and Duties
For questions related to the duties of this position, please contact Unit Chief Jim Hudson by phone at (530) 277-6477 or by email at jim.hudson@fire.ca.gov.
This position is located in Nevada City, CA.
Candidates interested in the Forester II (1042) position that are not eligible to transfer or reinstate into the classification must successfully take and pass the examination to be placed on the eligibility list. Obtaining list eligibility does not guarantee employment. Those interested in obtaining employment must apply and compete through the State recruitment process.
The examination is posted on a continuous basis and can be accessed by following the link below:
Forester II Exam Bulletin
Taking and passing an examination for a specific classification grants you list eligibility for that classification only. Establishing eligibility for a "higher level" classification does not establish eligibility in the "lower level" classifications in the same series. To establish eligibility for a specific classification, you must take and pass the examination for that exact classification.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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.
Maybe be subject to working nights, weekends, or holidays in support of emergency incidents.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-522615
Position #(s):
542-216-1042-003
Working Title:
Supervising Forest Practice Inspector
Classification:
FORESTER II (SUPERVISORY)
$9,428.00 - $12,226.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Nevada County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit
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.
When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!
Special Requirements
Must complete all training as required by the department, including successful completion of CAL FIRE Fire Fighter Academy (FFA) and Company Officer Academy (COA) training during the probationary period as a condition of employment.
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.
Maintains the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with department policy.
Must have a thorough knowledge of law enforcement principles and techniques.
Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete Peace Officer Status Training (POST) certification and maintain status as a Department Peace Officer as a condition of employment. Candidates that do not currently possess peace officer certifications/qualifications may still be eligible for appointment and are encouraged to apply and compete in the selection process. However, failure to obtain status after appointment will precipitate an inability to successfully perform essential functions of the position and may result in progressive discipline.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/18/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring
Attn: NEU Forester II
135 Ridgway Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring
Attn: NEU Forester II
135 Ridgway Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Candidates that have a thorough knowledge of forest management principles and practices, forest protection and fire prevention, timber inventory methods, appraisal of forest lands and timber management plans, forest products harvesting and sales, forest mensuration principles and practices, timber stand improvement, the fundamentals of land surveying, and forest ecology are preferred. Additionally, thorough knowledge of the Forest Practice Act, Board Rules, Administrative Procedures Act, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), other state and federal environmental, forest, and fire laws will contribute to a candidate's success in the position.
Benefits
This classification is eligible for the following pay:
$9428 - $12226 Base Salary (paid every month)
$1851 Recruitment and Retention Differential (paid every month)
$135,348 - $168,924 Annual Compensation
In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Additional Information
Please include the position number 542-216-1042-003 on your STD 678.
Candidate may be selected by resume review.
Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V
Sign up for CAL FIRE exam notifications here.
General information on CAL FIRE career opportunities can be found here.
How To Get A State Job
Individuals must pass an open examination before applying for most job vacancies with the State of California.
Use the "exam/assessment search" function on the CalCareers website at www.jobs.ca.gov to search for the examination you are interested in applying for. If the exam is currently being offered, you will need to follow the directions in the exam bulletin on how to apply for and take the exam. Not all examinations are offered continuously or at the time a job vacancy occurs.
Successful examination candidates are placed on an eligibility list. Candidates should refer to their examination results for specific list eligibility expiration dates and to re-take the exam when necessary. Once list eligibility has been established, you can search and apply for current vacancies in the classification to which you have established eligibility.
Candidates must also meet the minimum qualifications of the classification to be appointed into the classification they are applying for. Minimum qualifications can be found in the class specifications listed on the exam bulletin or on the CalCareers website. Application packages should include documentation and relevant experience that shows you have the required education and/or experience to meet the minimum qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.