Conservationist I
JOB DETAILS
Position title: Conservationist I
Type of Position: Staff (Full-Time)
Town, City, Park, etc: San Joaquin County
State / Territory: California
Benefits: Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance
Attachments/Supplemental Materials:
CI-Delta-Duty-Statement
POSITION DESCRIPTION
IMPORTANT: This position requires taking and passing the Conservationist I Exam. See ‘Eligibility Information’ below for more information.
This position requires successful completion of the CalFire Type I training program.
Do you want to make a positive impact on youth of California? A Career with purpose? All while caring and protecting our natural environment?
Join the team of the California Conservation Corps, Delta Center as a full time Conservationist I. Choose a career with purpose that makes a positive impact on the youth of California while supporting the protection of our natural environment.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
JOB DUTIES
Medical Coverage, Dental and Vision Coverage, Retirement, and Vacation
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.
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.
- CalFire Type I Fire Training Program – Position requires successful completion of the CalFire Type I 80-hour Fire training program. This includes a vigorous physical fitness portion of the training.
Grooming Standards – Must adhere to the Delta Center grooming standards. (A copy of the Grooming standards will be provided upon appointment).
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Medical Coverage, Dental and Vision Coverage, Retirement, and Vacation
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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In order to be considered for the job vacancy you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
- List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for classification Conservationist I. Click Here for more information on how to apply for the Conservationist I exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
- 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).
In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.