Conservationist II – CMD; JC

Actively Recruiting
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Yes
Position title
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Conservationist II - CMD (JC - 533890)
Type of Position
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Staff (Full-Time)
Town, City, Park, etc
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Orange County
State / Territory
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California
Benefits
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Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance
Project/Program Focus
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Other
Attachments/Supplemental Materials
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The California Conservation Corps is a department within the California Natural Resources Agency. We are the oldest and largest conservation corps in the nation. Our mission is to protect and enhance California’s natural resources and communities while empowering and developing young adults through hard work and education.

Are you an experienced natural resources, emergency management, or youth development professional ready to make a meaningful impact? Join the California Conservation Corps (CCC) as a Conservationist 2, Corps member Development (CMD) and help launch the brand-new Greenwood Residential Center from the ground up. Located on a beautiful, park-like property surrounded by trees and wildlife, Greenwood offers the opportunity to build innovative programs and operational workflows supported by a diverse, robust resource work program.

As the CMD Lead, you’ll provide leadership and direction to resident staff, support seamless 24/7 center operations, and guide the development of young adult Corps members through education partnerships, career pathways, and the COMET curriculum. You’ll also oversee corrective action and Corps member development plans, coordinate high-level projects, and have opportunities to deploy statewide as an official Agency Representative during emergencies.

Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of Corps member education, career development, wellness, and training programs; build partnerships with schools, community organizations, training providers, and other agencies; manage program resources, contracts, budgets, schedules, and logistics; oversee COMET, Blue Card Driver, CDL, emergency response, and other specialized training; and supervise Corps members and staff during program activities while ensuring safety and policy compliance.

Lead Corps member volunteer, recreation, mentoring, scholarship, committee, and community engagement programs; coordinate COMET graduations and special events; and support Corps members throughout their CCC experience, including orientation, transfers, transportation, room assignments, reinstatements, extensions, resignations, and exit processes.

Track Corps member participation, performance, attendance, development, and program outcomes; maintain accurate records and C3 data; coordinate corrective action and discipline processes; complete evaluations, Individual Development Plans, COMET assessments, and required reports; and ensure training documentation and certifications are current and properly recorded.

Support grants, staff training, CCC policy implementation, property stewardship, crew coverage, and special assignments; respond to emergencies as an Agency Representative or crew leader and provide backup project coverage as needed.

Coordinate the center’s AOD prevention, education, counseling, testing, and compliance programs; partner with Headquarters and staff; and ensure Corps members receive required services and follow-up.

Participate in professional development and initiatives that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across CCC programs and the workplace.