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Why work for the California Conservation Corps? Better yet, why not? Hear from our employees.
Career Opportunities
The California Conservation Corps offers a range of job opportunities throughout the state, often in beautiful surroundings such as the serene redwood forests in California’s North Coast, the giant sequoias in the mountainous Sierra Nevada, the beaches of the Central Coast, and in the heart of the state’s largest communities.
Working at the CCC gives you access to unique rewards and opportunities, for example:
- Your work will change lives and help protect the environment
- You can work in nature
- You can work remotely (opportunities vary by position)
- You can gain access to a variety of career pathways, including the CCC’s unique Conservationist series
- You can visit and transfer to CCC sites across the state
- You can earn specialized training to build a unique set of conservationist and/or program management related skills or pursue a broad set of certifications leading to a variety of career advancement opportunities
- You will work in an organization—and alongside people—dedicated to personal development, conservation, and public service
- You will be able to brag about helping young people become the best they can be while protecting and enhancing California’s natural environment
So, how can you help us transform lives? Explore some of our many career opportunities below. If you have questions about the civil service hiring process or about positions you may be qualified for or interested in, please contact our HR Talent Acquisition unit at careers@ccc.ca.gov.
EXPLORE POSITIONS
The CCC offers an unique array of positions, both out in the field guiding young adults through natural resource projects and in office doing everything from administrative, recruitment, public affairs, budgets, information technology, human resources, and Corpsmember support roles.
Conservationist 1
Backcountry Supervisor (LT)
Cook Positions
VIEW OUR WORK LOCATIONS
The CCC operates 10 residential centers, 15 non-residential centers, a statewide programs site, and our headquarters in Sacramento. Click on a location to the right to see what position opportunities are available at each location.
Please note, these are the positions staffed at those locations and do not reflect current or future openings. For open positions currently accepting applications please visit CalCareers.
Wilderness & Watershed Restoration District
The Wilderness & Watershed Restoration District (WWRD) operates the Backcountry Trails Program and the Watershed Stewards Program. WWRD is part of the CCC’s Statewide Programs unit and is located in the City of Eureka in Humboldt County. WWRD employs civil service staff in the following classifications:
- Staff Services Manager 2
- Administrative Officer 2
- Staff Services Manager 1
- Conservationist Supervisor
- Associate Governmental Program Analyst
- Staff Services Analyst
- Management Services Technician
- Backcountry Trails Crew Supervisor (Seasonal positions classified as Temporary Appointments)
Delta Center
The Delta Center is located in the City of Stockton in San Joaquin County. The center employs civil service staff in the following classifications:
- Staff Services Manager 2
- Administrative Officer 2
- Conservationist Supervisor
- Conservationist 2
- Staff Services Analyst
- Supervising Cook 1
- Cook Specialist 1
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Management Services Technician
- Office Technician (Typing)
- Conservationist 1
LEARN ABOUT BENEFITS
As a civil service employee with the California Conservation Corps, you will receive all the benefits associated with working for the State of California, including:
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Pension eligibility
- Paid holidays
- Access to pre-tax parking programs
Learn more about state employee benefits with CalHR and CALPERS.