Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Ready to forge a meaningful career that directly contributes to California's future? We're looking for passionate individuals who want to empower young adults and safeguard our beautiful natural resources. If you're driven to make a difference every single day, consider joining our team as a Conservationist 1

. Reporting to the Conservationist Supervisor, your key responsibilities will include:

• Empowering the next generation: Lead, train, and evaluate Corpsmembers, helping them build skills and confidence.

• Hands-on environmental stewardship: Oversee the care, maintenance, and security of state equipment and property essential for our conservation efforts.

• Mentorship and development: Teach, direct, and counsel Corpsmembers, guiding them toward success in their personal and professional lives.

• Operational support: Manage vital recordkeeping and personnel administration tasks.

See attached duty statement for a complete list of responsibilities.

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Working Conditions

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. Daily driving from center to local and/or non-local project work locations. May require working extended hours and in remote areas as well as responding to natural disasters such as floods, fires, or pest infestations.

This position is classified as “In Office” and is not eligible for telework.

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.

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:

• 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

• Access to over 7,000 on-demand training courses

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

Eligibility Information

In order to be considered for the job vacancy you must satisfy one of the following requirements: 

1. List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for classification  NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. Training & Development (T&D) Assignment – State employees in a permanent appointment, and no longer on probation, may be considered for a T&D assignment.

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 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.

Job Tags

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