Conservationist I

Under the direction of the Conservation Supervisor, the Conservationist 1 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.**
- Please see attached duty statement for a list of responsibilities.
- **IMPORTANT: This position requires taking and passing the Conservationist 1 Exam and must be able to complete CALFIRE basic fire training after hire. See 'Eligibility Information' below for more information.**

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.
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In Office** - This position is classified as “In Office” and is not eligible for telework.
- 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.
- Schedule TBD.
- 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, reaching at or above shoulder level, and daily active outdoor work. 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 1 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-433375
- **Position #(s)**:

- 533-715-1029-XXX
- **Working Title**:
**Conservationist I**

**Classification**:

- CONSERVATIONIST I
$3,308.00 - $5,518.00
- **# of Positions**:

- 1
- **Work Location**:

- Mendocino County
- **Telework**:

- In Office
- **Job Type**:

- Permanent, Full Time
- Department Information
- Are you looking to move past a JOB and begin a rewarding CAREER? Do you want to make a positive impact on young adults of California while caring and protecting our natural environment? If that sounds like you and you want to change people’s lives this may be the position 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.
**Career Consultation**

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

**Hours**: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

**Address**: Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
**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.
- **Commercial Driver 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.

**_Note
- **CalFire Type 1 Fire Training Program
- **Position requires successful completion of the CalFire Type 1 80-hour Fire training program. This includes a vigorous physical fitness portion of the training.

Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 6/4/2024
- **Who May 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 Ap