Conservationist 1
Learn more about what it takes to join the CCC in the role of Conservationist 1, 2, or Supervisor.
What is a Conservationist 1?
A Conservationist 1 serves as the crew supervisor and project lead for the California Conservation Corps. Conservationist 1s are better known as C1s by staff and Corpsmembers.
C1s lead a crew of as many as 15 young adults, and may also be called the crew supervisor. As crew lead, the C1 works with project sponsors to complete a variety of natural resource projects, trains Corpsmembers on how to properly and safely complete work, and serves as a mentor.
The C1 is an impactful position working hand-in-hand with the youth and making a difference in the environment. The C1 experience often leaves a lasting impact on the Corpsmembers’ journey, paving a way to their own career and educational opportunities.
How to Qualify
The C1 classification requires an exam which is available on an open continuous basis, meaning the exam can be taken at any time.
If you answer yes to the questions below you could qualify for this position:
- Do you have a contractor’s license?
- Were you a Corpsmember Crew Leader for a year or more?
- Do you have experience as a Corpsmember or Special Corpsmember for two years or more?
- Do you have a two-year degree or higher?
- Do you have one year of experience leading/supervising six or more people?
C1 candidates must also possess a valid Commercial Class C driver license with a Passenger Transport Vehicle special endorsement or equivalent. You may be eligible to take the exam prior to securing the license, but must obtain one before appointment to a C1 position.
Position Benefits
The C1 position is a great opportunity for those looking for meaningful work that positively impacts our communities and helps make California a better place for all.
In this role you will be able to start and grow your civil service career. You’ll get hands-on experience and training responding to emergency base camps, building trails, felling trees, fighting wildfires, or completing energy retrofits.
If you enjoy teaching, mentoring and working outdoors, becoming a C1 may be right for you! Where else can you get the hands-on experience of leading Corpsmembers as they work their way through challenges and growth opportunities both personally and professionally.
Salary Range
$40,488 to $67,536 annually
Overtime may be available and/or required in this position.
View Our Locations
Our Conservationist 1 positions are available at all field center locations across California.
For open positions currently accepting applications please visit CalCareers.
Camarillo Center
The Camarillo Center is located just outside the City of Camarillo in Ventura County.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Wildland Firefighting, Habitat Restoration, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
3200 Wright Road
Camarillo, CA 93010
Chico Center
The Chico Center is located in the City of Chico in Butte County.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Habitat Restoration, Forestry, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
341 Huss Drive
Chico, CA 95928
Delta Center
The Delta Center is located in the City of Stockton in San Joaquin County.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Wildland Firefighting, Habitat Restoration, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
7000 South Newcastle Road
Stockton, CA 95215
Fortuna Center
The Fortuna Center is located in the City of Fortuna in Humboldt County, just south of Eureka.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Wildland Firefighting, Habitat Restoration, Forestry, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
1500 Alamar Way
Fortuna, CA 95540
Fresno Center
The Fresno Center is located in the City of Fresno in Fresno County.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Wildland Firefighting, Habitat Restoration, Forestry, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
2536 N Grove Industrial Drive
Fresno, CA 93727
Inland Empire Center
The Inland Empire Center is located in the City of San Bernardino near the junction of Interstates 15 and 10.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Wildland Firefighting, Habitat Restoration, Forestry, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
1824 Commercenter Circle
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Los Angeles Center
The Los Angeles Center is located just south of downtown Los Angeles near the intersection of Vernon and Main.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, Habitat Restoration, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
4366 South Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Los Padres Center
The Los Padres Center is located near Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo County between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay off Highway 1.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Wildland Firefighting, Habitat Restoration, Forestry, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
1530 Madera Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Los Piños Center
The Los Piños Center is located in the Cleveland National Forest off of Highway 74 in Orange County.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on Wildland Firefighting hand crews.
Address:
39251 Ortega Highway
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Magalia Fire Center
The Magalia Fire Center is located in the Butte County community of Magalia, just outside of Paradise and about 30 minutes northeast of Chico.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on Wildland Firefighting hand crews.
Address:
6640 Steiffer Road
Magalia, CA 95954
Mendocino Center
The Mendocino Center is located in Willits in Mendocino County, near the junction of Highway 101 and State Route 20.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Wildland Firefighting, Habitat Restoration, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
2600 Old River Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
Monterey Bay Center
The Monterey Bay Center is located in the City of Watsonville in Santa Cruz County.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Wildland Firefighting, Habitat Restoration, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
30 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
Norwalk Center
The Norwalk Center is located on the grounds of Norwalk Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles County.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
11401 South Bloomfield Avenue
Norwalk, CA 90650
Placer Center
The Placer Center is located just outside the city limits of Auburn in Placer County.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Wildland Firefighting, Habitat Restoration, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
3710 Christian Valley Road
Auburn, CA 95602
Pomona Center
The Pomona Center is located on the Cal Poly Pomona South campus in Los Angeles County.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Wildland Firefighting, Habitat Restoration, Forestry, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
3530 W. Pomona Blvd, Building 3
Pomona, CA 91768
Redding Center
The Redding Center is located in the City of Redding in Shasta County.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Wildland Firefighting, Habitat Restoration, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
4900 Mountain Lakes Blvd. Suite-A
Redding, CA 96003
Sacramento Center
The Sacramento Center is located in the City of Sacramento in Sacramento County in the River District.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Habitat Restoration, Forestry, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
570 Bercut Drive
Sacramento, CA 95811
Salinas Center
The Salinas Center is located just outside of Salinas, on the property of Rancho Cielo, in Monterey County.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Habitat Restoration, Forestry, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
710 Old Stage Road
Salinas, CA 93908
Santa Maria Center
The Santa Maria is located in the City of Santa Maria in Santa Barbara County.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Wildland Firefighting, Habitat Restoration, Forestry, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
1619 South Thornburg Street
Santa Maria, CA 93458
San Diego Center
The San Diego Center is located in National City in San Diego County.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Wildland Firefighting, Habitat Restoration, Forestry, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
401 W. 35th St, Suite A
National City, CA 91950
Siskiyou Center
The Siskiyou Center is located in the City of Yreka in Siskiyou County. T
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Habitat Restoration, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
1515 S. Oregon St.
Yreka, CA 96097
Tahoe Center
The Tahoe Center is located in the El Dorado County community of Meyers, adjacent to South Lake Tahoe.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of projects, including Wildland Firefighting, Habitat Restoration, Forestry, Trails, and Built Environment.
Address:
1949 Apache Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Solano Center
The Solano Center is located in the City of Fairfield in Solano County.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on a variety of project types, including Trails, Habitat Restoration, Forestry, and Built Environment.
Address:
1020 Chadbourne Road
Fairfield, CA 94534
Vista Center
The Vista Center is located in the City of Vista in northern San Diego County.
Conservationist 1s lead crews on Built Environment projects, especially energy related projects.
Address:
1120 Sycamore Avenue
Vista, CA 92081
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Service as a Conservationist 1 will qualify you for promotional opportunities within the California Conservation Corps as a Conservationist 2 and Conservationist Supervisor.
Two years of experience as a Conservationist 1 in Range B meets the minimum qualifications for a promotion to Conservationist 2.
Three years of experience as a Conservationist 1 meets the minimum qualifications for a promotion to Conservationist Supervisor.
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