Conservationist Supervisor

Job Description and Duties

Under the direct supervision of the District Director, the Conservation Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of conservationist staff and corpsmembers assigned to the Center. Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and direction on the proper implementation of CCC policies and procedures, as well as the safety of staff and corpsmembers. Ensure all federal, state, departmental and district regulations are being followed.

Develop, monitor, and manage public service conservation work and special program activities. Estimate projects and negotiate agreements and contracts with funding sources in the surrounding communities. Work with the budgets staff to balance expenditures with income, provide monthly reports, and bill projects. Develop an annual reimbursement target and review projects to ensure quality control.

Monitor and oversee corpsmember corrective action, evaluations, self-resignations, COMET, corpsmember development, safety program, and facility maintenance and inspections. Ensure all Conservationist staff effectively and safely perform their responsibilities and duties through appropriate training and instruction. Complete Individual Development Plans and Individual Training Plans annually for staff.

Participate in staff and community meetings providing input and information relative to the program. Develop confidence and cooperation with project sponsors and maintain relationships with sponsors and maintain relationships with sponsors and the community. Promote CCC through contact with the media, presentations before civic groups, governing bodies, and in educational settings. Assist with community resource development such as donations, projects, community service, job placement, and partnerships.

Coordinate emergency response. Ensure that Conservationist staff and corpsmembers can respond to emergencies effectively and efficiently by ensuring that crews are properly organized, trained and equipped. May act as liaison or agency representative on emergency operations.

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Working Conditions

This position reports to Magalia Fire Center at 6640 Steiffer Rd. Magalia, CA 95954.

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:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely fashion

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy on the job

• Ability to work well in high pressure situations

• Knowledge of youth development principles and practices

• Knowledge of the Conservation Corps is preferred

• Computer literacy (Windows, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Salesforce

Benefits

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

Eligibility Information

In order 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 Conservationist Supervisor 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 & 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.