Conservationist I

The final filing date is TBD, with cutoff dates as follows, the final filing date could be as soon as November 16, 2023. Applying sooner rather than later is recommended to ensure your participation in the candidate pool.
Cutoff Dates: November 16, 2023 -- November 30, 2023 -- December 14, 2023.
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 Ukiah Center at the California Conservation Corps, the finest youth Environmental Restoration, Education, Workforce Development program in the world.
Under the direction of the Conservation Supervisor, the Conservationist I performs the following duties:
• Supervise, Train, and Evaluate Corpsmembers.
• Teach, Direct and Counsel Corpsmembers.
• Care, Maintenance and Security of State Equipment and Property.
• Recordkeeping and Personnel Administration.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position reports to the Ukiah Center located at 2600 Old River Road, Ukiah, CA, 95482.

• Active outdoor work in all types of inclement weather, hot and cold conditions and remote locations.
• Sedentary indoor work in climate-controlled conditions.
• Extensive travel from home location is required during emergencies.
• Uniform/Professional Appearance in CCC Staff Uniform.

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-382118
Position #(s):
533-715-1029-XXX
Working Title:
Conservationist I
Classification:
CONSERVATIONIST I $3,212.00 - $3,907.00 A
$4,124.00 - $5,102.00 B
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Mendocino 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.
Department Website: http://www.ccc.ca.gov
Special Requirements
IMPORTANT: This position requires taking and passing the Conservationist I Exam. See 'Eligibility Information' below for more information. In addition, must be able to complete CALFIRE basic fire training after hire. In partnership with a CALFIRE Captain B, this position must be able supervise a Type 1 fire crew on emergency response incidents throughout the state.
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will need to complete the following pre-employment requirements prior to being appointed:

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

• Pre-employment Drug Test - Pass a urine 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. Please note: Per California Code of Regulations § 213.5, applicants who fail the drug test pursuant to section § 213.4 (h), will be disqualified from the examination in which they are competing and, except as provided by section § 213.5 (e), shall not be eligible to take any State civil service examination for a class for which drug testing is required until one year has elapsed from the date the drug test specimen is given.

• 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 Investigation (FBI).

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

Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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
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
California Conservation Corps
1719 24th Street
Sacramento , CA 95816
Please address your application to the attention of Human Resources - Hiring Desk.
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:

• Desire to make a significant, positive difference on the youth and environment of the state.
• A strong sense of the values of integrity, honor, loyalty and professionalism
• Exhibit strength in character.
• Respect the chain of command.
• Possess unquestionable ethics.
• Perform physically demanding work.
• Demand excellence from others.
• Lead by example.

Physical requirements for this classification are arduous: Requires lifting objects weighing 50 pounds or more, often in combination with pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, squatting, grabbing, carrying, kneeling, twisting, and reaching at or above shoulder level. Includes sitting, standing, and walking most of the time; includes working on irregular surfaces, and the ability to hike difficult terrain, may require extraordinary physical activity and extended hours of continuous work in remote areas. Work temperatures vary from extreme cold to extreme heat and humidity, especially when responding to emergency work and disaster relief operations such as wild land fires and floods.
Benefits 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:
Cathy Barr
(707) 463-2822
Cathy.Barr@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.
Non-Electronic Submissions
If applying by mail or in person, please indicate RPA #22.23-0310 / JC-382118 in the job title section of your State application.
Eligibility Information
In order to be considered for the job vacancy you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

List Eligibility - Successfully complete the civil service exam for classification Conservationist I . NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this 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 & Development (T&D) Assignment - State employees in a permanent appointment, and no longer on probation, may be considered for a T&D assignment.

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.