Job Description

Job Description and Duties

POSITION MAY BE EXTENDED OR BECOME PERMANENT

Are you looking to move past a JOB and begin a rewarding CAREER? Do you want to make a positive impact on young adults of California while improving our natural resources along the California Central Coast? If that sounds like you and you want to change people’s lives this may be the position for you!

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Save the world- one young adult at a time!

Do you want to make a positive impact on youth of California? A Career with purpose?

• All the benefits of state service with the purpose and work culture that make going to work rewarding every day.
• Work someplace where you are included, and you can be part of the bigger picture
• Promotional opportunities
• Work culture that is centered around engaging youth and enriching the environment.
• Be part of the solution- inclusion, diversity
• A paycheck that matters
• Be appreciated for the work you do
• Build lifelong relationships
• Experiences that you will talk about for the rest of your life

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Working Conditions

This position reports to the Delta Center, 7000 S. Newcastle Road, Stockton, CA 95215

Active outdoor work in all types of inclement weather, hot and cold conditions and remote locations.

Sedentary indoor work in climate-controlled conditions. Extensive travel from home is required during emergencies. This position is classified as “In Office” and is not eligible for telework.

Special Requirements

IMPORTANT: This position requires taking and passing the Conservationist 1 Exam. See 'Eligibility Information' below for more information.

This position requires successful completion of the CalFire Type 1 training program.

Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements prior to being appointed:

• 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:

• Empathetic understanding of and willingness to mentor and work with young adults.
• An inner drive for conservation and restoration of natural resources.
• Ability to take immediate action in life-threatening situations.
• A desire to make a significant, positive difference in the lives of young adults.

Benefits

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

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Eligibility Information

To be considered for the job vacancy you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

1. List Eligibility –Successfully complete the  civil service 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 and 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, Immediate start, Remote work, Trial period,

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