Job Details
Forestry Aide
2026-01-12 State of California South Lake Tahoe,CA
Description:
JC-502403
Position #(s):
357-###-####-901
Working Title:
Forestry Aide
Classification:
FORESTRY AIDE $3,744.00 - $4,630.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
El Dorado County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Non-Tenured, Full Time
Department Information
The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) is a state agency within the California Natural Resources Agency. The Conservancy jurisdiction spans the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin (Basin) and covers approximately 236 square miles. This service area includes the City of South Lake Tahoe and portions of El Dorado and Placer counties.
The mission of the Conservancy is to lead California's efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
At the Conservancy, we know the importance of building an organization that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We believe in maintaining a workplace where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences can thrive. Working together, our team is positioned to improve the lives of all Californians.
Special Requirements
Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKS program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKS recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKS eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKS program).
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.)
Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.
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:
CA Tahoe Conservancy
Stefanie Melendez
Attn: Stefanie Melendez
1061 3rd Street
South Lake Tahoe , CA 96150
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
CA Tahoe Conservancy
Stefanie Melendez
Stefanie Melendez
1061 3rd Street
South Lake Tahoe , CA 96150
Office hours 9:00-12:00, closed from 12:00-1:00; 1:00-5:00 Monday - Thursday
09:00 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:
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Stefanie Melendez
(530) ###-####
...@tahoe.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Alan Castner
(530) ###-####
...@tahoe.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Jane Freeman
(530) ###-####
...@tahoe.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-###-#### (TTY), 1-800-###-#### (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
SPECIAL NOTE:
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 (eg. Scientific Aid, Firefighter I...) during the 12 consecutive month period will count towards this 9 month maximum.
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.
Under the supervision of the Community Forestry Supervisor, employee reports and works under the direction of the Conservancy Environmental Scientists. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and other Community Forestry program staff in a broad range of forest management activities, including: field preparation & layout of Conservancy fuels reduction & forest health projects; hazard tree & encroachment detection; forest monitoring and resource protection, among other responsibilities.
The Forestry Aide position works full-time duringthe season May through early-November. The 2026 field season dates are currently projected to be: May 4- November 5, 2026 . The reporting location for this position is 1690 Shop Street, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. The weekly schedule is Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Candidate applications with less than a full season of availability are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated based on agency needs.
This position requires a Class C Driver's License. Proof of eligibility is required prior to appointment
State housing is not available.
Working Conditions
Working outdoors, often in remote locations, in various types of weather. Work in office environment.
Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961 , 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 599.962 .
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- FORESTRY AIDE
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
JC-502403
Position #(s):
357-###-####-901
Working Title:
Forestry Aide
Classification:
FORESTRY AIDE $3,744.00 - $4,630.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
El Dorado County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Non-Tenured, Full Time
Department Information
The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) is a state agency within the California Natural Resources Agency. The Conservancy jurisdiction spans the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin (Basin) and covers approximately 236 square miles. This service area includes the City of South Lake Tahoe and portions of El Dorado and Placer counties.
The mission of the Conservancy is to lead California's efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
At the Conservancy, we know the importance of building an organization that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We believe in maintaining a workplace where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences can thrive. Working together, our team is positioned to improve the lives of all Californians.
Special Requirements
Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKS program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKS recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKS eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKS program).
- 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 at the time of appointment. Do not inlcude a copy in your applicaiton package.
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.)
Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.
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:
CA Tahoe Conservancy
Stefanie Melendez
Attn: Stefanie Melendez
1061 3rd Street
South Lake Tahoe , CA 96150
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
CA Tahoe Conservancy
Stefanie Melendez
Stefanie Melendez
1061 3rd Street
South Lake Tahoe , CA 96150
Office hours 9:00-12:00, closed from 12:00-1:00; 1:00-5:00 Monday - Thursday
09:00 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:
- 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 - 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 Application Std.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- All application packages require a resume, Std.678 and a cover letter.
- Other -
Complete application packages submitted before 1/26/2026 will be included in the 1 st round of application review and interviews. Applications received after this date are not guaranteed review for consideration. Complete application packages will be accepted on a rolling basis after this date, and will be reviewed for consideration if positions remain to be filled.
Final Filing Date: until filled or 3/27/2026. Job Posting and application filing can close any time after 2/6/2026.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Stefanie Melendez
(530) ###-####
...@tahoe.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Alan Castner
(530) ###-####
...@tahoe.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Jane Freeman
(530) ###-####
...@tahoe.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-###-#### (TTY), 1-800-###-#### (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
SPECIAL NOTE:
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 (eg. Scientific Aid, Firefighter I...) during the 12 consecutive month period will count towards this 9 month maximum.
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.