What are the responsibilities and job description for the FORESTER II (SUPERVISORY) position at Department of Forestry & Fire Protection?
Job Posting: Supervising Forest Practice Inspector
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
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
Job Description and Duties
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
Position Details
Department Information
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
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) Registered Professional Forester License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Maintains the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with department policy.
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: 7/18/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Other - Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). This form may be found at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9
- Other - Copy of the front and back of your valid Driver’s License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Other - Copy of your valid Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license issued by the California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection.
- Other - If applicable, please submit a copy of a valid Professional Peace Officer Certificate or evidence indicating successful completion of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
- Other - If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification, please provide a copy of your transcripts for verification indicating equivalent to graduation from college with specialization in forestry, range management, or a closely related natural resource field.
Desirable Qualifications
Possession of a valid driver’s license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Benefits
Additional Information
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.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $135,348 - $168,924