Career Resources
Discover Your Future
Explore the different career opportunities available to you working for the California Conservation Corps.
We want to help you navigate the state civil service application and hiring process.
Below, you can learn the process from finding and applying for positions, to completing necessary steps and getting hired. Plus, you can review additional resources and connect with our Human Resources Talent Acquisition Team.
Learn The Process
Applying for a state job can feel overwhelming at first, however we’re here to help. Follow these steps to get started on your state career journey. Click each icon for more info and use the helpful links below
Additionally, we’ve provided all the necessary links you’ll need to know and follow below.
Step 1: Create Account
You’ll need a CalCareers account to take exams and apply for jobs. Visit CalCareers to get started.
Step 1 – Create Account
Step 2: Take Exams
Search for and take exams for the classifications you’re interested in. Some exams are question with right or wrong answers and may be times while others are self-assessments based on your experience, education, and training.
To be eligible to apply- to be eligible fore hire, you must pass the exam and place within the top three ranks. While some classifications are non-testing, most classifications require taking the exam specific to that classification.
It’s important to note that each exam has a retake period, and results are valid for a limited time – after which you may need to retake the exam to remain eligible.
Step 2 – Take Exams
Step 3: Find & Apply for Jobs
Find Jobs
Once you’re on the list aka list eligibility, search for open positions in CalCareers. Carefully review job postings some may require more than just your state application (Standard 678 application).
Apply for Jobs
Your application is thoroughly up to date, you’ve prepared thoughtful responses to statement of qualification questions and are ready to apply! Submit your packet via Cal Careers to the hiring manager.
Step 3 – Find Jobs
Step 4: Application Review
After you apply, the hiring manager may request additional documents, verify your information, or schedule an interview. Interviews are typically done by a panel and scored based on your responses to each question.
Step 4 – Application Review
Step 5: Hired
If selected, you’ll receive an informal offer and coordinate your start date with the hiring manager then receive a formal job offer letter. Welcome to your new career!
Step 5 – Hired
Quick Links
Connect With Us
Do you have questions about the state application process, how to take an exam, or which position in the CCC may be right for you?
Our Human Resources Talent Acquisition Team is available for one-on-one consultations to help you through your journey into a fulfilling and meaningful CCC state career.
Let us know how we can help you build your legacy in the CCC!
CNRA Career Center
California Conservation Corps is excited to take part in the first agency-wide collaborative physical career center. The career center is located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento at the brand new CNRA headquarters building.
The career center features individual workstations, a children’s play area, and invaluable resources including career, exam, and open vacancy information for participating CNRA departments. Job seekers are encouraged to take advantage of the free career services offered by the CCC and our CNRA partners. Services include:
- One-on-one career consultation
- Mock interviews
- Application and résumé review
- Tips for applying to state jobs
Walk-ins are welcome!
Days: Open every Tuesday and Thursday (except state holidays)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Review Additional Resources
Veterans’ Preference
Veterans’ Preference is an assistance program for military veterans, veteran widows and widowers, and spouses of 100-percent disabled veterans benefits who seek employment with the state.
Preference can be applied to a veteran’s eligibility for qualifying open and open, non-promotional examinations.
Limited Examination & Appointment Program (LEAP)
The California Conservation Corps encourages people with disabilities to apply for jobs with us.
LEAP can help people with disabilities get jobs with the State of California. LEAP is an alternative to the traditional testing process, and is a voluntary option for people with disabilities.
An applicant may choose to have dual eligibility meaning they take the traditional test and the LEAP test and can choose at the time of hire which method they would like to get hired.