What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservationist I position at California Conservation Corps?
Agency Information:
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.
Position Summary:
A Conservationist 1 serves as the crew supervisor and project lead for the California Conservation Corps. Conservationist 1s are better known as C1s by staff and Corpsmembers.
C1s lead a crew of as many as 15 young adults. As crew lead, the C1 works with project sponsors to complete a variety of natural resource projects, trains Corpsmembers on how to properly and safely complete work, and serves as a personal and career mentor.
The C1 is an impactful position working hand-in-hand with the youth and making a difference in the environment. Corpsmembers reflect fondly of their C1s after they’ve left the program on a pathway to their own careers and education.
This C1 position will lead a wildland firefighting hand crew, in partnership with CAL FIRE and assigned CAL FIRE staff, including a captain and engineer.
Position Duties:
Supervise, Train and Evaluate Corpsmembers
- Supervise a crew of young adults (Corpsmembers) working on public service conservation projects in urban and rural areas. Some projects may be in remote areas of California.
- Teach Corpsmembers the importance of work productivity, teamwork, safe work habits and discipline on work projects. Responsible for following CCC established discipline policies and hold Corpsmembers accountable for their behavior. Recommend disciplinary action when necessary. Evaluate Corpsmembers’ performance.
- Instruct Corpsmembers in the protection and conservation of California’s natural resources.
- Instruct Corpsmembers in skills such as: construction, landscaping, erosion control and trail building and maintenance.
- Respond to emergencies such as wild land fires, floods, pest eradication and mudslides. Ability to take immediate action in life-threatening situations.
Teach, Direct, and Counsel Corpsmembers
- Develop Corpsmembers’ leadership skills. Recommend Corpsmembers as candidates for the CCC Leadership Training Program. Mentor Corpsmember leaders.
- Supervision of Corpsmembers during non-work hours (night and weekend supervision, if assigned). Monitor dormitories and ensure the health and safety of all Corpsmembers on CCC facilities. Provide informal counseling to Corpsmembers; refer to formal counseling, if needed.
- Monitor the educational attainment of Corpsmembers engaged in non-work educational opportunities. Provide feedback and evaluation to Corpsmembers.
- Respond to evening and weekend emergency situations.
Care, Maintenance and Security of State Equipment and Property.
- Inspect vehicles and equipment to ensure safe operation; recommend repairs and maintenance.
- Drive and operate state vehicles and equipment, perform minor repairs and maintenance.
- Identify, select and train Corpsmember drivers. Assist in their attainment of a Commercial Class C license with passenger endorsement and CCC-sponsored driver training course(s).
Recordkeeping and Personnel Administration
- Maintain time and leave records, approves leaves, accrual of PLC.
- Develops supervisor’s reports of injuries, disciplinary reports and weekly project and safety reports.
- Document conservation awareness activities.
Requirements:
- Incumbent must successfully complete CAL FIRE Type 1 training
- Must be list eligible by taking the Conservationist 1 exam
Must apply for this position on CalCareers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,374.00 - $5,628.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Camarillo, CA 93010: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $3,374 - $5,628
