Forestry Crew Specialist 12 (Wildland Firefighter)

Pine Grove, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 2382 - 4819

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

Job #FOR--1.21.2026-TW

This position is located within the Office of Forestry in St. Helena Parish.

Ready to make a difference in protecting Louisianas forestsJointhe Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as a Forestry Crew Specialist! Play a vital role in wildfire prevention and suppression promote sound forest management enforce timber laws and support community forestry programs.

Advance your career with leadership opportunities and CDL options. This position offers eligibility for the Hazardous Duty Services Retirement Plan at all levels of the CPG.

Why Join Us

Work in breathtaking natural settings
Enjoy competitive pay and great benefits
Make a real impact on the environment
Be part of a passionate supportive team

LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.

If youre ready to step up stand out and help safeguard our forests apply today and start your next adventure!

Get excited about this wonderful opportunity. Watch this video to see what employees in the Forestry division have to share: Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a current Louisiana drivers license.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:
The incumbent of this position will perform duties related to fire prevention and suppression of wildfires in the forestlands of Louisiana for the Office of Forestry within the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry. The Office of Forestrys primary responsibilities include suppressing timberland wildfires; promoting sound forest management practices disseminating information; facilitating educational programs producing reforestation seedlings; enforcing timber-related laws; investigating timber theft; and assisting community urban forestry programs. Supervision for this position is received from the Forestry Parish Supervisor.

Responsible for making reports of forest fires including gathering data such as location and number of acres involved.
Assists the Forestry Crew Specialist Leader in the performance of forest management activities including cruising detecting and controlling forest insects and diseases.
Participates in Information & Education programs related to all forestry fields as required;
Responsible for monitoring and/or performing the repair and maintenance of transport trucks dozer tractors various fire suppression equipment and a variety of hand and power tools;
Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Functional Requirements:

Moderate light lifting 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
Reaching above the shoulders and carrying the specialist equipment needed to perform duties
Requires considerable walking over irregular ground and standing for long periods of time
Occasional demands may be required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods of time
Climbing on and off transport and tractor

Environmental Factors:
Working indoors and outdoors
Excessive smoke heat humidity cold wet and extreme dry conditions
Walking on irregular ground for long distances
Working around neighborhood/residential and wild land hazards
Will be required to wear appropriate safety protection/clothing
Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Full-time Probational
Applicants who are not permanent employees of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry will be required to serve a probationary period up to 24 months.
Career Progression:This position may be filled as a Forestry Crew Specialist 1 or 2depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Other Benefits:This position is eligible to receive on-call compensation ($1.00/hour) when the employee is required to be available for work status at times outside of the regular work schedule. Work schedules and on-call rotations are determined by the Ag/Forestry Regional Administrator. Additionally the incumbent of this position will receive hazardous duty pay ($1.73/hour) for all hours worked in addition to their base salary.

Preference for wildland firefighting positions will be given to candidates who hold a current Louisiana Class A or B CDL. New hires selected for these positions will have one year from their hire date to obtain a Louisiana Class B or higher CDL. The Department will provide training before the required testing date. Once a CDL is obtained employees must remain with LDAF for at least one additional year or reimburse the Department for any CDL-related expenses incurred.

How To Apply:
No Civil Service testscore is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes willnotbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Tiffany Waddell
HR Analyst
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
5825 Florida Blvd. Suite 1001
Baton Rouge LA 70806

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the on the basis of race color gender sex pregnancy age disability religion national origin military service sickle cell trait protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.
All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Required Experience:

About this Job Job #FOR--1.21.2026-TWThis position is located within the Office of Forestry in St. Helena Parish.Ready to make a difference in protecting Louisianas forestsJointhe Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as a Forestry Crew Special...