Top 10 Forest ranger Jobs in California

Individual Placement - Wildlife Crew Member at Sierra National Forest
Student Conservation Association, Inc —Prather, CA
- $450 a week
- Full-time
- Office
- Driver's License
- Driving
Park Ranger I/II
County of Riverside —Temecula, CA
- $46,350.42 - $68,224.00 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Sanitation
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Forestry Technician- Six Rivers National Forest (Orleans, Ukonom, and Lower Trinity Ranger Districts)
GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE —Klamath, CA
- $21 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Interpretation Member - Redwood National & State Parks
American Conservation Experience - EPIC —Crescent City, CA
- From $660 a week
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Driver's License
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Conservation Corps - Fall 2026 Angeles National Forest Restoration Team
Student Conservation Association, Inc —Arcadia, CA
- $430 a week
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Driver's License
Wildlife Technician (Sequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District)
GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE —Kernville, CA
- $21 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Forestry Technician (Sequoia NF, Hume Lake Ranger District)
GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE —Dunlap, CA
- $21 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Field Leader - Angeles National Forest Restoration Corps
Student Conservation Association, Inc —Arcadia, CA
- $850 a week
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
Hydrology Crew Lead (Mendocino National Forest)
GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE —Willows, CA
- $26 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Wildlife Lead (Sequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District)
GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE —Kernville, CA
- $26 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Park Ranger I/II
County of Riverside —Temecula, CA
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, park or recreation management, forestry,…
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Senior Ranger/Naturalist
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Individual Placement - Wildlife Crew Member at Sierra National Forest

Student Conservation Association, Inc -
Prather, CA

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Job Details

Full-time | Internship
$450 a week

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

Position Summary

This Wildlife Crew Member will primarily focus on wildlife surveys and wildlife related office work with the potential for experience with other departments within the Ranger District including but not limited to timber/silviculture, visitor information services, recreation, archaeology, range management, and off-highway vehicle trail maintenance.

Location

Prather, CA

Schedule:

June 8, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Assist and participate in surveys for threatened, endangered, or otherwise sensitive wildlife species including but not limited to California spotted owl, great gray owl, Northern goshawk, bald eagle, and Pacific fisher. Wildlife surveys will be in support of various fuel reduction, timber sale, and forest resiliency projects on the Sierra National Forest. Duties are both field-based and office work, including but not limited to reading and understanding survey protocols, studying bird vocalizations, animal husbandry (mice), completing accurate data sheets, data entry, and maintenance of field gear and vehicles. Intern may also receive ArcGIS Pro training and create maps. Work schedule is highly variable, and changes frequently between nocturnal surveys for owls and early-morning follow-up shifts. Owl surveys will be performed in remote mountainous terrain at night in a team of two people. Interns must be comfortable working under these conditions. All field work includes driving on rugged mountain roads with a four-wheel drive truck during day and night hours. Additionally, strenuous hiking long distances over steep, rugged terrain (off trail) with numerous logs and drainages to cross over, carrying a backpack will be required. Housing and survey locations may have limited internet and cell coverage. Cell phone use and iPod/headphones use is not allowed during surveys but fine at other times.

Marginal Duties

Assist with occasional administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, or inventory tracking as needed.

Support team operations by helping with logistics, equipment organization, or general site upkeep.

Required Qualifications

Applicants are preferably studying wildlife biology or a related discipline. Interns must be prepared to handle working in all weather conditions and strenuous hiking. Good physical fitness is required. Be sure to bring a heavy coat, 6-inch hiking boots, hat, gloves. You may be asked to survey in the rain, or hike in the snow. Owl surveys occur at night. Valid driver's license required.

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively in diverse groups.

Prior experience in fieldwork, outdoor settings, or similar service‑oriented roles.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Housing is included. Government housing should be available

Compensation

$450/week and a one-time $1,100 round trip travel allowance

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

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forest ranger jobs in california

Individual Placement - Wildlife Crew Member at Sierra National Forest

Park Ranger I/II

Forestry Technician- Six Rivers National Forest (Orleans, Ukonom, and Lower Trinity Ranger Districts)

Interpretation Member - Redwood National & State Parks

Conservation Corps - Fall 2026 Angeles National Forest Restoration Team

Wildlife Technician (Sequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District)

Forestry Technician (Sequoia NF, Hume Lake Ranger District)

Field Leader - Angeles National Forest Restoration Corps

Hydrology Crew Lead (Mendocino National Forest)

Wildlife Lead (Sequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District)

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