Conservationist 1

Job Description and Duties

Do you want to make a positive impact on the youth of California?

A Career with purpose? All while caring for and protecting our natural environment? Join the team of the California Conservation Corps, Vista Center, as a full-time Conservationist I. Choose a career with a purpose that makes a positive impact on the youth of California while supporting the protection of our natural environment.

The CCC’s Southern Energy Service District is looking for a trustworthy and reliable Conservationist I to supervise a crew of up to 15 Corpsmembers doing energy conservation work. Work alongside Corpsmembers doing energy surveys, energy retrofits, and other conservation work as needed. The ability to respond to emergencies for long periods of time is required.

You will supervise, train, and evaluate young adults (Corpsmembers) between the ages of 18 and 25 performing conservation-related work projects. Instruct, inspire, motivate, and ensure the development of safe work habits in crews of young adult Corpsmembers. Supervise Corpsmembers while involved in projects in remote areas and urban settings. Respond to state emergencies such as floods, fires, or other natural disasters.

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Working Conditions

The reporting location for this position is 1120 Sycamore Avenue Vista, CA 92081

Special Requirements

Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements prior to being appointed:

• 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.

• 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 examination 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

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.