Corpsmember Forestry Technician (TEMPORARY-SONORA, CA), Greater Valley Conservation Corps, County Operated Schools and Programs Job at San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton, CA

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  • San Joaquin County Office of Education
  • Stockton, CA

Job Description

About The Employer

Educate, Innovate and Inspire!

San Joaquin County Office of Education located in Stockton, CA is a regional agency that provides educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts. San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employs over 2,100 classified and certificated employees. SJCOE promotes student achievement and accountability, serves San Joaquin County’s most at-risk students, and strives to create an environment in which every student, regardless of circumstances, has an opportunity for a quality education.

Job Summary

Using the skills and knowledge developed as a Corpsmember, you will continue to support the Greater Valley Conservation Corps by acting as a mentor to other Corpsmembers, in addition to other duties specified by the Greater Valley Conservation Corps Leader. Corpsmembers implement a wide variety of projects with parks, schools, businesses, non-profit and neighborhoods, including collection, outreach, and education. Natural resource jobs can and will include, but not limited to; landscape maintenance, tree trimming, demolition, bark projects, habitat restoration and invasive species removal. A Corpsmember Forestry Technician must be enrolled in the Columbia College program, they must complete 500 hours of on-the-job training (OJT), have positive evaluations with Greater Valley Conservation Corps and in good standing with Columbia College.

Requirements / Qualifications

Natural Resource Division:

  • Working in outdoor habitat restoration projects, landscape sites and many other outdoor and indoor natural resource environments.
  • Fuel loads project, invasive species removal, fire breaks, seed collection, etc.
  • Seeding and tree planning.
  • Tree mortality and tree felling.
  • Cone and seed collection.
  • Tree nursery and arborist training.
  • Wildlands forest firefighting training.
  • Habitat restoration projects will include; staking trees, discing, and removal of evasive species.

Compensation:

  • Training and mentorship in environmental science, career development, public relations, community leadership, and much more!
  • Post-service job search assistance and support for one year after completion of the program.

Benefits:

  • Build employment skills.
  • Improve team-building skills.
  • Leadership/Supervisory training.
  • Promotional opportunities.
  • Assistance in developing and maintaining a resume and interviewing skills
  • Certifications – Forklift, OSCHA 10, CPR/First-Aid forestry related trainings, classes or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications:

  • United States citizen or proof of your legal right to live and work in this country.
  • Between the ages of 18 and 25.
  • Interest in conservation issues, recycling, waste reduction, and natural resource projects.
  • Interest in affecting change through community service.
  • Enthusiastic about developing new skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work well with diverse groups of people.
  • A one-year commitment to participation in an education and job-training program.
  • Interest in career development and participation in field-study program

You must apply online and attach the following documents to complete your application: a formal letter of interest, resume, and a professional letter of recommendation (preferably dated within the past year). Please be sure to include all of these documents along with your completed and submitted application by the deadline date. If you need assistance with this process, please call (209) 468-9125. Please be sure to check your email periodically for updates on your application.

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

Nondiscrimination In Employment & Sexual Harassment:

The Superintendent prohibits discrimination and/or harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation at any SJCOE site and/or activity.

The Superintendent prohibits sexual harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants, as well as retaliatory behavior or action against employees or other persons who complain, testify, or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation.

Contact the Title IX Coordinator/Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment listed below for information on Nondiscrimination in Employment/Harassment (including Sexual harassment).

Name: Christina F. Torres-Peters

E-mail: cpeters@sjcoe.net

School District: San Joaquin County Office of Education

Telephone: 209-468-9243

Nondiscrimination In Employment & Sexual Harassment:

The Superintendent prohibits discrimination and/or harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation at any SJCOE site and/or activity.

The Superintendent prohibits sexual harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants, as well as retaliatory behavior or action against employees or other persons who complain, testify, or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation.

Contact the Title IX Coordinator/Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment listed below for information on Nondiscrimination in Employment/Harassment (including Sexual harassment).

Name: Christina F. Torres-Peters

E-mail: cpeters@sjcoe.net

School District: San Joaquin County Office of Education

Telephone: 209-468-9243

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office,

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