Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Do you want to make a difference?

Are you looking to move past a JOB and begin a rewarding CAREER? Do you want to make a positive impact on the young adults of California while caring for and protecting our natural environment? If that sounds like you and you want to change people’s lives, then…

The Pomona District of the California Conservation Corps (CCC) has that position for you!

Under the supervision of the District Director, the Conservationist II COMET/CMD is responsible for the Corpsmember Orientation, Motivation, Education and Training (COMET) program and the Corpsmember Development (CMD) program. May work alternative schedules including nights and weekends to monitor CMD activities. Act as lead over the Conservationist I COMET who will assist in the implementation of CMD programs during non-COMET periods.

See Duty Statement for Additional Duties.

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Working Conditions

This position will report to the Pomona Center located at  3530 W. Pomona Blvd. Bldg. 3, Pomona, CA 91768

Working conditions and locations for this position will vary. You could be working indoors or outdoors, in remote or urban areas. While working at the Center you'll find offices, structured spaces, and ergonomic furniture. Working outdoors brings exposure to the elements, varying temperatures, and physical demands, while offering a refreshing change of scenery and connection to nature alongside the corpsmembers.

During fire season, you may be deployed to a fire camp for periods of up to 21 days, presenting an excellent opportunity for overtime.  

Please note that 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:

• Effective communication and teambuilding skills
• Strong leadership and organizational skills; lead by example
• Strong sense of the values of open-mindedness, flexibility, integrity, and tact
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and adapt in a fast-paced and varied work environment
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Experience with Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Salesforce, SharePoint, Adobe, and DocuSign
• Previous experience with youth development and mentorship

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
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

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 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 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

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job, Trial period, Outdoor, Night shift,

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