Conservationist 1 Job at CA Conservation Corps, Los Angeles County, CA

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  • CA Conservation Corps
  • Los Angeles County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Supervise, mentor, train, and evaluate 18-25 year-old young adults (Corpsmembers) performing conservation-related work projects. Instruct, inspire, motivate, and ensure the development of safe work habits in crews of Corpsmembers. Supervise Corpsmembers while involved in projects in remote areas or urban settings. Respond to natural disasters such as floods, fires, or pest infestations.

Assist in the further educational development of Corpsmembers during evening and weekends, if assigned. Maintain time and leave records; develop injury, accomplishment, and disciplinary reports. Teach Corpsmembers the importance of work productivity, teamwork, safe work habits, and discipline on work projects; responsible for following CCC-established discipline policies and holding 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.

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 and ensure the health and safety of all Corpsmembers on CCC facilities. Provide informal counseling to Corpsmembers; refer to formal counseling, if needed. Provide feedback and evaluation to Corpsmembers.

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 Class B license and CCC-sponsored driver training course(s); develop supervisor’s reports of accidents and injuries, disciplinary reports and weekly project and safety reports; document on the job training and conservation awareness activities.

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Working Conditions

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, and reaching at or above shoulder level. Includes standing and walking for extended periods of time; irregular work surfaces, and ability to hike difficult terrain. Driving yourself and a vehicle of Corpsmembers to/from project sites daily. May require working extended hours and in remote areas. 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 or urban settings. Respond to natural disasters such as floods, fires, or pest infestations

Your working conditions and locations will vary. You could be working indoors or outdoors, in remote or urban areas. Staff typically work a 4-10 schedule Monday-Thursday. Our service area is LA and Orange County with some spikes outside the counties as scheduled.

We respond to fire, flood, hazmat, and pest control emergencies. During these times you could be assigned for up to 21 days in fire camps; this is a great opportunity to receive overtime.

This position is classified as “In Office” and is not eligible for telework.

Special Requirements

  • 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Trial period, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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