CONSERVATIONIST II

State of California; California; On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Paid Holidays and leave

Defined benefit retirement program

Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement

Access to 7,000+ training courses

Job summary

The California Conservation Corps (CCC) seeks a Conservationist 2 - Public Service Conservation Work (PSCW) to lead, mentor, and inspire Corpsmembers while coordinating vital public service conservation projects in California. This role guides daily PSCW operations, fosters an inclusive, safe, growth-oriented environment, and strengthens statewide conservation and emergency response efforts.

Key duties include securing project work (including grants), coordinating schedules, overseeing

Qualifications

• Conservationist II classification and eligibility required.
• Willingness to travel for emergency assignments.
• Experience leading crews and coordinating conservation projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist Conservationist Supervisors in securing project work for Corpsmembers, including grants.
• Coordinate daily operations, schedules, and crew assignments for staff and Corpsmembers.
• Oversee tools, equipment and vehicle procurement for high-impact projects.
• Maintain communication with CCC leadership, sponsors and partners to ensure success.
• Plan long-term goals with sponsors and develop future projects.
• Support Corpsmember development through training and career guidance.
• Manage purchasing processes and project budgets with accountability.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through training and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Grants writing

Emergency response

Budget management

Job description

$5,423.00 - $6,738.00 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: 11/10/2026

Make a real impact in California’s communities while helping young adults build brighter futures. The California Conservation Corps (CCC) is seeking a dedicated Conservationist 2 - Public Service Conservation Work (PSCW) to lead, mentor, and inspire Corpsmembers while coordinating vital public service conservation projects.

This is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to guide crews, strengthen communities, and support statewide conservation and emergency response efforts.

In this dynamic leadership role, you will help shape the success of daily PSCW operations while fostering an inclusive, safe, and growth-oriented environment for Corpsmembers. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting Conservationist Supervisors in securing project work for Corpsmembers. This includes writing grants or assisting CCC sponsors in applying for grants. The PSCW -C-2 will also conduct project walks to ensure that the projects are in line with CCC objectives.
• Coordinating daily operations, schedules, and crew assignments for Conservationist 1 staff and Corpsmembers
• Overseeing tools, equipment, and vehicle procurement to ensure crews have what they need to complete high-impact conservation projects.
• Maintaining continuous communication with CCC leadership, project sponsors, and community partners to ensure project success.
• Acting as a liaison with project sponsors to plan long-term goals and develop future work projects.
• Supporting Corpsmember Development programs including job-skills training, career development, leadership, conservation awareness, and positive lifestyle skills.
• Managing purchasing processes, budget considerations, and equipment accountability, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through training, engagement, and a commitment to equitable service for all Californians.

Conservationist 2 will also respond to emergency assignments. PSCW C2’s will respond to emergencies and serve as agency representatives. This consists of traveling to an assignment to live and work for a prolong duration of time. Emergency assignments include but are not limited to fires, floods, earthquakes and out-of-state assignments.

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

Working Conditions

This position reports to the MendocinoCenter located at 600 E. Hill Rd. Willits, CA95490.
Project work mainly consists of providing support to the Conservationist Supervisors and acting in a lead capacity to the Conservationist 1 staff and Corpsmembers. The working conditions will vary from Office work to outdoors including working in rural areas, remote locations, or wilderness areas. These positions will require you to respond to Emergency assignments and will require you to travel and work extensive hours. A Spike assignment might also be required for this position. These assignments will require traveling to the assigned project site and lodge for the duration of the assignment. This position is classified as “In Office” and is not eligible for telework.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CONSERVATIONIST II

CONSERVATIONIST II $5,423.00 - $6,738.00 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:

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, Wednesday, and Thursday (except state holidays)

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

• Commercial Driver License – Provide evidence that a Commercial Class C license with aPassenger 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 HighwayAdministration regulations (49 CFR, Part 382), persons hired to a class requiring a commercial driverlicense must take and pass a pre-employment drug test. Please note : Per California Code ofRegulations 213.5, applicants who fail the drug test pursuant to section 213.4 (h), will be disqualifiedfrom the examination in which they are competing and, except as provided by section 213.5 (e), shallnot be eligible to take any State civil service examination for a class for which drug testing is requireduntil one year has elapsed from the date the drug test specimen is given.
• Background Investigation – Undergo fingerprinting and successfully pass a Criminal OffenderRecord Information check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) which may or may not alsoinclude 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:

Desire to make a significant positive difference in young adults and California's natural resources. Have a strong sense of values, 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. Have the ability to lead by example, take immediate action when necessary, and lead the PSCW department as needed.

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

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 and 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
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Cathy Barr
[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

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the Conservationist 2 civil service exam to be placed on the eligibility list. Please refer to the exam bulletin for more detailed information.
• 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.

Resources

Salary Information
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 ( PLP 2025 ). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. For more details about PLP 2025 , visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
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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.