CONSERVATIONIST I

California Conservation Corps; California; On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

California Conservation Corps, Placer Center, seeks a Conservationist I to supervise Corpsmembers on public service conservation projects and to develop leadership skills. Position is full-time and in-office in Placer County, Auburn, CA.

Responsibilities include teaching teamwork, safety, and responding to emergencies. Final filing date is November 13, 2026, with salary between $3,441.00 and $5,741.00 per month.

Qualifications

• Conservationist I classification as the required level.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a crew of Corpsmembers on public service conservation projects.
• Teach Corpsmembers the importance of work productivity, teamwork, safe work habits and discipline.
• Develop Corpsmembers' leadership skills and respond to emergencies (wildfires, floods, pest control, mudslides).

Job description

$3,441.00 - $5,741.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/13/2026

Join the team of the California Conservation Corps, Placer Center as a full-time Conservationist 1. Choose a career with purpose that makes a positive impact on the young adults of California while supporting the protection of our natural environment.

Supervise a crew of young adults (Corpsmembers) working on public service conservation projects. Teach Corpsmembers the importance of work productivity, teamwork, safe work habits and discipline. Develop Corpsmembers' leadership skills. Respond to emergencies such as wild land fires, floods, pest eradication and mudslides. Ability to take immediate action in life-threatening situations.

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

Working Conditions

This position reports to the Placer Center located at 3710 Christian Valley Rd, Auburn, CA 95602.
This position is considered "In Office" and is not eligible for telework. This position will work in all-weather environments and must be ready and willing to respond to emergency projects/incidents. This position must be able to hike and work in physically demanding environments. Daily travel to project sites with some overnight travel to emergencies and spikes.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CONSERVATIONIST I

CONSERVATIONIST I $3,441.00 - $4,396.00A $4,420.00 - $5,741.00B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Placer 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 throughthe 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 inthe 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 4p.m.

• 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.

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 in the young adults 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; and lead by example. Experience in Coaching, mentoring and conflict management.

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
• Employee Wellness Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Access to over 7,000 on-demand training courses
• Information on the benefits associated with this civil service position including, but not limited to, salary, retirement and job protections can be found on the CalHR 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
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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

1. List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for Conservationist I. 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.

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 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.

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.