BACKCOUNTRY TRAILS CAMP SUPERVISOR, CALIF CONSERVATION CORPS

Job Description and Duties

The final filing date is TBD, with cutoff dates as follows. The final filing date could be as soon as October 26, 2026. Applying sooner rather than later is recommended to ensure your participation in the candidate pool.

Cutoff Dates: October 26, 2026 – November 9, 2026 – November 23, 2026 – December 7, 2026 – December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 – January 18, 2027 – February 1, 2027– February 15, 2027.

The Backcountry Trails Camp Supervisor (BCTCS) is, above all else, a leader of young people (18-25), whose duties go far beyond the mere supervision of corps members. The BCTCS is responsible for the personal and professional development of each corps member as they experience everything that comes with living and working with a diverse group of people in remote, isolated backcountry locations for six continuous months while performing rigorous work. The BCTCS must mentor, counsel, train, and direct corps members through an incredibly difficult work/wilderness/cohort experience while ensuring their physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing is being looked after.

Under the direct supervision of the Backcountry Trails Program Manager with additional oversight from the Program Coordinator, the incumbent works independently performing a multitude of duties in the following areas:

• Managing, directing, and supervising a backcountry trail crew. 
• Facilitating individual development of corps members and the development of a crew community. 
• Training corps members in trail repair, maintenance, construction, wilderness living, wilderness navigation, spike camp set-up and operations. 
• Development and implementation of season-long curriculum plan. 
• Managing trail projects and supervising a crew performing trail work. 
• Performing a variety of administrative duties and functions as operational, departmental, program, and public land management agency needs dictate.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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Special Requirements

The Backcountry Trails Camp Supervisor position requires the following: 

• Supervisor Experience - Minimum of two years (24 mos) of experience in organizing, instructing, supervising, and evaluating six or more people, ages 16-26 in an organization requiring specific accomplishments or completion of specific tasks. Such experience must include direct responsibility for discipline, direction, and welfare of the persons involved. 
• Possess a valid driver’s license. 
• 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). Pass a National Sex Offender Public Registry check. 
• Medical Exam - A medical clearance exam is required for this position. 
• Trail Work Experience - Experience performing trail construction, repair, and maintenance, and experience training/teaching others to perform this work. 

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CA Conservation Corps

CA Conservation Corps (post)

Attn: Hiring Desk

1719 24th Street

Sacramento , CA 95816

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CA Conservation Corps

CA Conservation Corps (post)

Hiring Desk

1719 24th Street

Sacramento , CA 95816

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

• Salary: $5931.00-$7,366.00 (The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. )
• New to Backcountry Supervisor position candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification. 
• Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement benefits available. More Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
  
• Position is in Bargaining Unit 7.
• This position is field-based for the entire duration of the appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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Human Resources Contact:
Hiring Desk
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Hiring Unit Contact:
Chelsea Saeland
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Karen Chesmore
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