CONSERVATIONIST I

The California Conservation Corps is hiring a full-time Conservationist I in Riverside, CA, to supervise a Type I Fire Crew and positively impact youth through environmental restoration projects. The position requires physical stamina for arduous tasks in the Cleveland National Forest. This is a permanent, in-office role focused on community service and conservation efforts.
Do you want to make a positive impact on youth of California? A career with purpose? All while working at a location in a national forest?

Join the team of the California Conservation Corps, Los Piños Center as a full time Conservationist I. Choose a career with purpose that makes a positive impact on the youth of Southern California while supporting the firefighting program at the Los Piños Center, located in the beautiful Cleveland National Forest.

This permanent Conservationist I position that will be required to supervise a Type I Fire Crew. Please see attached duty statement for list of job responsibilities

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Duties will be performed at the Los Piños Center located at 39251 Ortega Hwy, Lake Elsinore, CA. The campus is remotely located within the Cleveland National Forest.

Physical requirements for this classification are arduous: Requires lifting objects weighing 50 lbs or more, often in combination with pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, squatting, grabbing, carrying, kneeling, twisting, and reaching at or above shoulder level. Includes standing and walking for extended periods of time; irregular work surfaces, and ability to hike difficult terrain. May require working extended hours and in remote areas as a Crew Supervisor on a Type I Fire Crew

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• CONSERVATIONIST I

Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-468194

Position #(s):

533-436-1029-XXX

Working Title:
Conservationist 1

Classification:
CONSERVATIONIST I
$3,374.00 - $4,310.00 A

$4,333.00 - $5,628.00 B

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Riverside County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
• Do you want to make a positive, significant difference in the lives of citizens in communities throughout California?
• Do you want to directly improve the lives of citizens in the State of California through the implementation of vital environmental restoration projects?

Then the California Conservation Corps (CCC) has the job for you!

The CCC is a dynamic organization committed to developing young adults by challenging them to complete a year of public service and conservation-related work. Employees of the CCC are leaders who inspire, educate and challenge young people to further their educational and professional goals.

If you are looking to work for a state department that demands excellence, inspires staff to do their best and protects and enhances the state’s environment, we invite you to apply for a position with the California Conservation Corps, the finest youth Environmental Restoration, Education, Workforce Development program in the world.

Career Consultation

California Conservation Corps is excited to take part in the first agency-wide collaborative physical career center. The career center is located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento in the brand new CNRA headquarters building. Services provided include one-on-one career consultations, application/resume review, career guidance, mock interviews, and tips for applying.

Days: Open every Tuesday and Thursday (except state holidays)

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Address: Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 9581

Department Website: http://www.ccc.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Class C Commercial License – Provide evidence that a Class C Commercial license with a Passenger Transport Vehicle special endorsement has been obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Pre-employment Drug Test – In accordance with the Federal Highway Administration regulations (49 CFR, Part 382), persons hired to a class requiring a commercial driver license must take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

Background Investigation – Undergo fingerprinting and successfully pass a Criminal Offender Record Information check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) which may or may not also include a background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).

Medical Exam - A medical clearance exam is required for this classification.

Grooming Standards- Must be in compliance with Los Piños Center grooming standards. (A copy of the Grooming standards will be provided upon appointment).

Note- Candidates will be required to pass the following trainings upon appointment

CalFire Type I Fire Training Program- Position requires successful completion of the CalFire Type I 80-hour Fire training program. This includes a vigorous physical fitness portion of the training.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 3/11/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CA Conservation Corps

Hiring Desk Analyst

Attn: Hiring Desk

1719 24th Street

Sacramento, CA 95816

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CA Conservation Corps

Hiring Desk Analyst

Hiring Desk

1719 24th Street

Sacramento, CA 95816

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely fashion.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy on the job.
• Ability to work well in high pressure situations.
• Knowledge of youth development principles and practices
• Knowledge of the Conservation Corps is preferred.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! Some benefits include:
• Free Parking
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.ccc.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Hiring Desk

(916) 341-3221

Careers@ccc.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Robert Lucatero

(619) 409-4382

robert.lucatero@ccc.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Karen Chesmore

(916) 341-3196

EEO@ccc.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Eligibility Information

To be considered for the job vacancy you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
• List Eligibility –Successfully complete the Conservationist 1 civil service exam.
• Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and

associated links above).
• Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
• Training and Development (T&D) Assignment - State employees in a permanent appointment; and no longer on probation, may be considered for a T&D assignment.

Resources

Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP)

CCC encourages people with disabilities to apply for jobs with us. The Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) can help people with disabilities get jobs with the State of California. It is an alternative to the regular civil service exam for a job. Using LEAP is optional. Learn more about LEAP and find available exams on CalHR's LEAP page.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans’ Preference is an assistance program for military benefits who seek employment with the state. Preference can be applied to a veteran’s eligibility for qualifying open and open, non-promotional examinations. To learn more about Veterans’ Preference visit CalHR’s Veteran’s Preference page.

Non Electronic Submissions

If applying by postal mail or in-person drop off, please indicate RPA #24-0115 JC-468194 in the job title section of your State application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.