Conservation Technician jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

The California Conservation Corps Monterey Bay Center, located in Watsonville, has openings for Corpsmembers to train in wildland firefighting.

CCC wildland firefighting Corpsmembers train and work with CCC and CAL FIRE staff and respond as initial attack hand crews on wildfires in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties, and across California. A year in the CCC can lead to careers in fire service.

You must be 18-25 years old or military veteran 29 or younger to enroll in the program. Benefits include:

• Get paid while you train
• Healthcare coverage
• Work outdoors
• Paid Time Off
• No experience required
• Up to $8K in scholarships your first year
• Finish your high school diploma
• Emergency excess pay

Work with CAL FIRE on wildland firefighting hand crews and gain the experience needed to launch a career in fire service. Corpsmembers regularly go on to careers with USFS, CAL FIRE, Bureau of Land Management, city and county fire departments, as well as State Parks, Caltrans, and other local community agencies.

Shift times and length may vary by assignment, but the program is a 40-hour per week commitment.

Apply today at ccc.ca.gov/apply or call/text (805) 305-4539 to speak with a local recruiter about how to serve your local community and jumpstart your career!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,814.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Watsonville, CA 95076 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person