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The County of Los Angeles FORESTRY ASSISTANT in Los Angeles, California
FORESTRY ASSISTANT
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FORESTRY ASSISTANT
Salary
$78,524.88 - $117,941.52 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
30328J
Department
FIRE
Opening Date
01/26/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position/Program Information
FILING DATES:
Applications will be accepted starting Monday, January 29, 2024, 8:00 a.m., PT - This exam will remain open until the needs of the Department are met and is subject to close without prior notice.
EXAM NUMBER:
30328J
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING
WITHHOLD:
No withhold will be accepted for this examination.
OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE:
Out-of-Class experience will not be accepted for this examination.
DEFINITION:
Performs nursery or field reforestation work and supervises juvenile and adult work crews in forestry projects.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class typically report to a Deputy Forester and are responsible for performing forestry duties at a County reforestation nursery or are assigned to one of the major forestry programs such as: Vegetation Management, Conservation Education, Fuel Modification, Brush Clearance, Fire Plan,Environmental Review, Pesticide Coordination, Soil Stabilization or Landscape Design. Incumbents must apply supervisory skills and knowledge of forestry and natural resources management principles to plan and coordinate field projects, forest tree nursery operations, or specialized tasks in support of vegetation management, fuel modification, brush clearance, environmental impact reports, and the County's Oak Tree Ordinance. Incumbents supervise and participate in the work of unskilled crews performing forestry related duties.
Essential Job Functions
Oversees and conducts field work (e.g. Inspections, manual labor, landscaping) by directing field crews (Forestry Technicians, volunteers, and vendors), engaging in manual seed collecting, field reforestation (i.e. removing invasive plant species and planting native species), native plant propagation in nurseries, determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, by using a chainsaw to thin forest, and applying herbicides, insecticides, and other chemicals for weed abatement, and by operating Class B commercial vehicles and towing chippers/trailers in order to complete forestry related projects.
Conducts enforcement inspections under the supervision of Deputy Foresters by inspecting properties (e.g. brush clearance inspections, oak tree ordinance inspections), by communicating compliance findings with property owners, in order to monitor compliance of laws and regulations.
Serves as departmental representative at community events (e.g. county fairs, job fairs, school presentations) by coordinating, scheduling, and giving presentations or informal talks regarding forestry activities; conducting field demonstrations in order to educate the public.
Prepares forestry projects , by evaluating physical conditions (e.g. environmentally sensitive areas, defensible space requirements), conducting site preparation, and selecting appropriate plant species for planting and removal, in order to protect life, property, and the environment.
Evaluates regulatory compliance by reviewing and analyzing inspection information in accordance with state and county codes and ordinance, and coordinates corrective measures in order to protect life, property, and the environment.
Develops Geographic Information Systems maps by collecting fire perimeter data, by hiking uneven terrain and collecting forest management data in order to utilize silvicultural techniques to accurately assess forest health.
Staffs the 24 hour facility at Henninger Flats visitor center/museum by giving guided field tours, by participating in education and conservation programs, by patrolling campgrounds, rendering emergency medical services to the general public, and by covering night shifts in the absence of lower-level staff in order to provide a safe venue for outdoor recreational activities.
Responds to 24 hour emergency incident needs by performing support roles in logistics (e.g. supply unit, ground support unit, facilities unit and resource unit) in order to support the needs of the incident.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited college* with specialization in forestry or a related field**.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
A valid California Class B Commercial Driver License with water tank, air brake and passenger endorsements is required within one year from the date of appointment and prior to completion of probationary period.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also Acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
**Related field such as: Urban Forestry, Forestry Recreation, Recreation Administration, Landscape Architecture, Wildfire, Wildfire Management, Natural Resources Management, Botany, Environmental Sciences (Ecology), Agriculture, Horticulture, and Arboriculture. All related fields may be reviewed for content and curriculum emphasis.
In order to received credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as Associate's or higher, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official certificates with your application. Applicants must either upload required documents as attachments, e-mail documents as attachments to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov or fax the documents to (323) 264-7159 at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting online application. A printout of the transcript from the school’s website IsNOT considered official andwill notbe accepted which may result in your application being rejected. An evaluation report of a transcript is defined as a report issued by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the NACES or the AICE of the United States. A transcript submitted that is expressed in a language other than English will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Persons appointed to this class shall obtain Emergency Medical Technician-1 (EMT-1) certification through successful completion of the departmentally provided EMT-1 training program, or from a school, or an EMT program accredited by the local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency, and successfully pass the National Registry for Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) basic exam within one year from time of appointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
VISION:
(1) Acuity - At least 20/70 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20/30 in each eye. (2) Color Perception - Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying.
HEARING:
Applicants cannot be medically qualified if the hearing in either ear shows greater than a 40 dB loss as averaged in the four test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 Hz; nor may there be greater than a 45 dB peak loss at any one of the test frequencies. Applicants whose test results fall between the acceptable and unacceptable ranges will be individually evaluate.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
4 - Arduous. Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
PART I : A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted at50%,assessing:
Deductive Reasoning
Deciding and Initiating Action
Working with People
Persuading and Influencing
Planning and Organizing
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
PART II: An Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E), weighted at50%, assessing:
Professional/Technical Knowledge of:
Laws and Regulations, Professional Standards, Policies, and Procedures
Forestry Management and Fire Science
Emergency Operations
Safety and Emergency Equipment Use
Hand Tools and Power Equipment Use
Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the combined scores for Part I and II in order to be placed on the eligible register.
Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please addFire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov,Aoganesyan@hr.lacounty.gov,pui.yau@fire.lacounty.gov,info@governmentjobs.com,Noreply@governmentjobs.com,Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov,talentcentral@shl.com,noreply@proctoru.com,donotreply@amcatmail.comand the domains fire.lacounty.gov and hr.lacounty.gov to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
It is also important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select “off” under Email Preferences within your profile or click “unsubscribe” on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or re-scheduling of a test component.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account onwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Notice of Non-acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent via email. Test scores cannot be given over the phone.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.
This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.
TEST PREPARATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttp://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
Additional practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests .
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the register list in order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this exam more than once in a 12-month period.
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the register of eligible candidates accordingly.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction historyunless you receive a contingent offer of employment.The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSTION (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a background check, including a review of any criminal convictions, which requires a finger print scan. A candidate with a conviction history which has a direct and adverse relationship with the duties of the Forestry Assistant, Fire position may undergo the process for their conditional offer of employment to be rescinded. If rescinded, a candidate’s name will be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting register list for this examination will be used to fillForestry Assistant, vacancies within the Los Angeles County Fire Department as they occur.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any Shift-Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE REGISTER LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the websitehttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.
Applicants must submit all applicable documents (diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes can be uploaded as attachments to the application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application.
Documents not submitted with the application may be emailed to
Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov or fax to(323) 264-7159 withinfifteen (15) calendar days of filing. All emails must clearly identify the applicant's name and the subject line must include the exam nameForestry Assistantand exam number30328J.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
Acceptance of your application depends on whether you clearly show that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Fill out the online application completely and correctly in order to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information supplied is subject to verification. APPLICATIONS MAY BE REJECTED AT ANY STAGE OF THE SELECTION PROCESS.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please note that information included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATIONat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATION. UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom the Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONand you may beDISQUALIFIED.
PLEASE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY PRIOR TO CLICKING THE "SUBMIT" BUTTON
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator .
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record and is subject to disqualification from this examination.
Questions regarding this posting may be emailed, with the exam name Forestry Assistant and exam number 30328J in the subject line, toFire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov.
Testing Accommodations Information and Coordinator Contact Information:
If you need an accommodation to take an assessment, let us know by contacting the ADA/Testing Coordinator atFire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov or(213) 466-5500. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email:Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
Department Fax: (323) 264-7159
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Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
Your Responsibilities:
1.Completing Your Application:
a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.
c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.
2.Requirements on Job Posting:
a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.
b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.
c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.
3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.
4.Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile onwww.governmentjobs.comand make the necessary change. This can be done at any time.
5.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy:
a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.
Disclaimer: The County of Los Angeles is not responsible or in any way liable for any computer hardware or software malfunction that may affect the employment application or the application selection process.
You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this system and the Internet generally. This system and the information provided on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. No advice or information given by the County of Los Angeles or its respective employees shall modify the foregoing or create any warranty.
The County of Los Angeles expressly disclaims any warranty that the information on this system or on the Internet generally will be uninterruptible or error free or that any information, software or other material accessible from the system is free of viruses or other harmful components. You shall have no recourse against the County of Los Angeles as the system provider for any alleged or actual infringement of any proprietary rights a user may have in anything posted or retrieved on our system.
The County of Los Angeles shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this system or with the delay or inability to use it (or any linked sites), or for any information obtained through this system, or otherwise arising out of the use of this system, the Internet generally or on any other basis.
NOTE: Your application is submitted using Secure Encryption to ensure the privacy of all information you transmit over the Internet.
By accepting the Use Disclaimer set forth herein, you agree to all of the above terms and further agree to use this Online Job Employment Application System only for the submission of bona fide employment applications to the County of Los Angeles. Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer.
Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting.
Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.
A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.
This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/
Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at:http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfandhttp://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC EResourceGuide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf)
Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttps://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/.
Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.
Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the websitewww.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.
Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.
COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
Updated February 2024
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Candidate Communication Acknowledgement:
Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Aoganesyan@hr.lacounty.gov, pui.yau@fire.lacounty.gov, Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov, info@overnment.lacounty.gov, talentcentral@shl.com, no-reply@proctoru.com, donot-reply@amcatmail.com and the domains fire.lacounty.gov, and hr.lacounty.gov to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above instructions.
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Supplemental Questionnaire Acknowledgement:
This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to assess your qualifications in our application review process and determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.Check each response carefully. It is the candidate's responsibility to thoroughly read each question, follow all applicable instructions, provide complete responses, and clearly demonstrate their experience as it relates to the job requirements.Incomplete responses or inaccurate information on the supplemental questionnaire may impact your application process and may result in disqualification even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested.
I understand and agree
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Have you graduated from an accredited college with specialization in forestry or a related field.
Yes
No
04
Do you have a valid California Class C Driver License?
Yes
No
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Did you attach a copy of your diploma, official transcript and California Class C Diver License? (if you did not, supporting documentation must be received within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your onine application.
Yes
No
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General Information: Question 7 through 22 will assess your Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment.You will respond to questions about your experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform theForestry Assistantposition. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies:
Professional and Technical Knowledge:
a.Laws and Regulations, Professional Standards, Policies, and Procedures- knowledge of pertinent laws and regulation to promote sustainable forest and resource protection, and sustainable urban forests; to identify the significant environment impacts of forestry and other projects on natural resources; and to comply with local, state, and federal environmental documentation laws. This includes, but is not limited to, the knowledge of State/Local Fire code, California Forest Practice Act, California Urban Forestry Act, California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Endangered Species Act.
b.Forestry Management and Fire Science- knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques (e.g. nursery operation, plant propagation, seed planting/collection, site selection, monitoring growth of trees, forestry, wildlife management, chaparral management, habitat restoration, oak woodlands management, riparian management, fire behavior, defensible space standards, wildfire prevention, burned area emergency response, archaeological rules and regulations, soil science).
c.Emergency Operations- knowledge of emergency rescue techniques, and procedures (e.g., urban search and rescue (USAR), emergency medical services, hazardous materials, Incident Command System (ICS), fire weather, wildland firefighting).
d.Safety and Emergency Equipment- knowledge of repair facility safety rules, principles, laws (i.e., Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and practices including accident and fire prevention (e.g., defensible space) and equipment (e.g., hand-radio operations, vehicle safe handling, mobile data terminals, Personal Protective Equipment).
e.Hand Tools and Power Equipment- knowledge of and skill to maintain and use hand tools (e.g., shovels, McLeod, Pulaskis, etc.) and power equipment (e.g., chainsaws, weed whips, wood chippers, etc.) for forestry work.
This assessment is weighted 50%. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.
Instructions for Completion
Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination. You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide.You will receivezero pointsfor any question on which you do not provide response.
Certification Statement
By completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my supervisor(s) to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions, including removal from this examination.
Furthermore,I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to this examination other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal.I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules.
Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.
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I. Education and Certifications
Indicate yourhighestlevel of specialized education in Forestry, Fire Ecology, Biology, Botany, Wildlife Management, Archaeology, Soil Science or a closely related field:
a. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Forestry, Fire Ecology, Biology, Botany, Wildlife Management, Archaeology, Soil Science or a closely related field.
b. Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Forestry, Fire Ecology, Biology, Botany, Wildlife Management, Archaeology, Soil Science, or a closely related field.
c. None of the Above
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To receive credit for thequestion 7, you must indicate your degree and major, and school it was awarded from. If you don't have the stated degree or one closely related, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
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Indicate if you possess any of the following certifications (Please select all that apply):
Arborist License from the International Society of Arboriculture
Registered Professional Forester License from the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
Certified Forester from the Society of American Foresters
Incident Command System Certifications
Incident Command System Qualifications
Other - related to Forestry (e.g. environmental license, archaeological license, certified wildlife biologist, federal certifications for environmental care)
I have not participated in any of the above programs for certification
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To receive credit for thequestion 9, you must indicate your certification(s), school/program it was awarded from, and the year obtained. If you don't have the stated certification(s), then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
Note: You MUST also attach a copy of your certification to receive any credit.
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II. Experience
Indicate if you have performed any of the following activities (Please select all that apply):
Using a chipper to remove debris and other disposable flammable organic material during hazardous fuel reduction projects (e.g., plantation maintenance, community projects)
Transporting trailers and/or chippers
Driving and operating a fuel tender with a Class B license vehicle
Driving and operating a water tender with a Class B license vehicle
Driving and operating a passenger endorsement with a Class B license vehicle
I have not performed any of the above activities
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To receive credit for thequestion 11, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of where you acquired the job experiences listed in the previous question, and a brief description of your selected activity(s). If you have a Class B license, you must provide a copy in order to receive points for the options referring to the license. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
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Indicate the types of forestry field work projects you have worked on in a supporting functional role (e.g. operating a chipper, conducting field surveys, tree assessments, property inspections) related to fire prevention (Please select all that apply):
Plantation Maintenance/Restoration (e.g. plant trees, weed whip, prune)
Forest Health Evaluation/Invasive Pest Management (e.g. stocking levels, examining tree vigor, pest identification/treatment)
Hazardous Fuel Management (e.g. prescribed burning, mechanical brush thinning, identification of strategic fuel management mitigation)
Defensible Space Enforcement (e.g. brush clearance fire code enforcement, inspections, new construction of defensible space planning)
Emergency Incident Support (e.g. incident management logistics, incident management planning)
Other (Please list in comments)
None of the above
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To receive credit for thequestion 13, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of where you acquired the job experiences listed in the previous question, and a brief description of your role in each selected field work project(s). If you have no experience performing the listed field work projects, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
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Indicate which of the following report-writing or grant-writing activities you have participated in (Please select all that apply):
Fuel Modification Scope of Work
Hazardous Fuels Reduction Scope of Work
Protected Species Report
Archeology Reports
Biology Reports
Hazard Tree Identification/Removal Report
California Environmental Quality Act
Grant Writing
I have not participated in any of the above.
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To receive credit for thequestion 15, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of where you acquired the job experiences listed in the previous question, and a brief description of your role in the selected report-writing/grant-writing activity. If you have no experience performing the listed activities, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
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Indicate if you have conducted any of the following enforcement inspection (Please select all that apply):
Protected Species Inspection (hazardous tree evaluation, oak tree report validation, endangered plant enforcement)
Power Line Inspection (enforcing CPUC guidelines by inspecting power lines for proper clearance and writing citations)
Defensible Space Inspection (conducting and enforcing inspections for parcels in the high to very high severity zones)
Home Hardening Inspection (enforcing ignition zones per NFPA guidelines)
I have not conducted an enforcement inspection on any of the above
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To receive credit for thequestion 17, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of where you acquired the job experiences listed in the previous question, and a brief description of your role in each selected enforcement inspection(s). If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
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How many environmental education presentations have you delivered at public outreach events (e.g., Fairs, Earth Day, school presentations)?
a. 1 to 5
b. 6 to 10
c. 11 or more
d. have not conducted any environmental education presentations
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To receive credit for thequestion 19, you must indicate the name and date ofeachevent, your supervisor's name and phone number, and presentation topic for the experience you listed in the previous question. If you have no experience presenting at a Public Outreach event, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
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How many maps have you developed using Geographic Information Systems?
a. 1 to 5
b. 6 to 10
c. 11 or more
d. I have not developed any maps using Geographic Information Systems
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To receive credit for thequestion 21, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of where you acquired the job experiences listed in the previous question. In addition, please include a brief description of your most significant or complex map. If you have no experience in an area of respo