Forestry Apprentice Jobs in California

Enhance the visual design and aesthetic experience

Demonstrated experience in safely operating power tools (i.e. chainsaw) and small to large/heavy equipment

Working knowledge of landscape, horticulture, or forestry.

Demonstrated experience safely operating and maintaining power tools

Ability to communicate with technical staff and skilled trades

Demonstrated knowledge of ornamental and California native plants

2 years experience as Project Manager implementing fuels management and/or restoration projects

Maintain organization-wide rate sheets and enter budgets into Project Tracker for invoicing and grant management

Bachelor’s Degree in ecology, natural resource management, forestry, or related field

CalFire Multi-Tribal Fire Prevention Project Management 30%

Manage the CEQA process for 200 acres of fuels reduction work on tribal land

Manage fuels reduction subcontractors for the grant

One season experience calling for raptors preferred

Knowledge of native wildlife species of California forests

Ability to safely hike and navigate alone in remote, steep mountainous regions using map, compass, and GPS

Support on-going monitoring of sensitive species

Forestry and wildlife-related project work requiring demanding physical activity, night-time hours, and off-road driving

Camping for up to four nights in one week