Become a Forester
Manage forested land and improve the environment
Are you a Registered Professional Forester ready to begin your career as a Forester? Beginning salaries range from $70,140 to $91,020 per year along with pay bonuses, full benefits, paid time off, and much more! As a Forester, you will have the opportunity to take responsibility for a segment of operations at a state forest or nursery, serve as staff specialists in resource management programs, draft and develop policy and procedures for the department, and help with emergency assignments.
Either 1
Possession of a valid license as a Registered Professional Forester issued by the California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection or possession of an authorized letter from the California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, Professional Foresters Registration, to compete in the Registered Professional Forester exam. (Applicants with an authorization letter from the California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, Professional Foresters Registration, will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure the license before they will be considered eligible for appointment.)
OR II
Experience: Two years of experience performing the duties of a Forestry Assistant II in the California state service.
AND
License Requirement: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Professional Forester issued by the California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (applicants who do not possess the required license will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure the license before they will be considered eligible for appointment).
JOB APPLICATION PERIOD
Year round
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
18 years of age.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Online, by mail, or in person.
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