At least six months of experience in forestry, fire suppression, land management, or a related field.
Must pass an annual physical-fitness standard, required training, and reside within the assigned area as a condition of employment.
Six months of experience in tractor/truck operations and maintenance.
Disclaimer:
Forestry Division Residency policy: Forest Rangers and Foresters must reside within the county of their work station/counties of responsibility,
or reside within a distance that will allow for the employees to arrive at the work station and be in route to the emergency within a thirty minute
time period.
OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.