Conservationist 2 PSCW/CMD (Conservationist II)

Job Description and Duties 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. 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 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.