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This advertisement is for a Correctional Administrator position located at Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, Tuolumne County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 099-261-9645-XXX.
CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
Under the general direction of the Chief Deputy Administrator, CP, CEA (also known as the Chief Deputy Warden), the Correctional Administrator, DOC, Business Services, plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates Business Services programs which consists of Food Services, Plant Operations, Fire Department, Service Station, Personnel, Accounting, Procurement, Mailroom, Budgets, and indirectly Information Systems. The position directly supervises the Correctional Plant Manager II, Correctional Business Manager I, Institution Personnel Officer, Fire Chief, and an Office Technician. Additionally, this position shall act as the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator and oversee Strategic Offender Management System (SOMS), Employee of the Month, DST/21st Century, Cal-Card Coordinator, Respiratory Protection Program Administrator, Sustainability Coordinator, and the Employee Tuberculosis Site Administrator. This position has been designated as a Restricted Department Operations Manual (DOM) holder. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with DOM section 12010.13.2 Restricted DOM: Issuance and Responsibilities of Holders.
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Under the general direction of the Chief Deputy Administrator, CP, CEA, also known as Chief Deputy Warden (CDW), the Correctional Administrator, DOC, Camp Division has the overall responsibility for the management of 31 conservation camps and the camp office. Supervise, train and evaluate the work of one Captain, AI, one Office Technician (Typing) and one Associate Governmental Programs Analyst. Additionally, this position shall serve as the Emergency Planning and Intelligence Section Chief during emergencies, shall oversee the Camp Transportation Department, is the Administrative Liaison between the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal-FIRE) and Los Angeles County (LACO) Fire Department, oversees the Camp Telestaff and In-Service Training sections and is the Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO) for the Camp program.
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Under the general direction of the Chief Deputy Administrator, CP, CEA, also known as the Chief Deputy Warden (CDW), the Correctional Administrator, DOC, also known as Associate Warden Central Operations (AWCO) plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the correctional program consisting of Facility A and Facility B, the Main Plaza Offices (Custody Captain and Watch Office), Personnel Assignment, Inmate Assignment, Visiting, Inter-facility Transportation and Transportation, and Central Control. The AWCO shall serve as the Health Care Access (HCA) Liaison Administrator. While in this capacity he/she will organize, implement and maintain a custodial program to ensure access to medically necessary health care. He/she shall also serve as the Coleman Coordinator and the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Compliance Manager. This position shall also coordinate and maintain the Staff Substance Abuse Testing Program, and serve as the Heat Pathology Coordinator. The AWCO is the Security Threat Group (STG) Coordinator, and shall also maintain oversight of the Men's Advisory Council (MAC) groups on Facilities A and B.
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Under the general direction of the Chief Deputy Administrator, CP, CEA, also known as the Chief Deputy Warden (CDW), the Correctional Administrator, DOC, also known as Associate Warden (AW) Programs Division plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the correctional program consisting of Facility C, the Education Department, Classification and Paroles Representative (C&PR) Office, Records Department, and the Administrative Segregation Unit (ASU). Responsible for all management, care, classification, and discipline of any incarcerated person housed on Facility C. The position directly supervises the Facility C Captain, Health Care Access Captain, Principal, C&PR, one Office Technician, and indirectly supervises the Prison Industries Authority (PIA) and the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT). The AW shall serve as the Religious Program Coordinator, Back-up Emergency Logistics Section Chief, Sexual Misconduct Reduction Strategy Coordinator, Assistant Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator and oversee the Facility C Men's Advisory Council (MAC). Additionally, the AW shall serve as the Coordinator for the American with Disabilities (ADA), Clark, and the Health Care Access (HCA) Liaison Administrator. While in this capacity, he/she will organize, implement and maintain a custodial program to ensure access to medically necessary health care. This position has been designated as a Restricted Department Operations Manual (DOM) holder. It is the employee's responsibility to become familiar with DOM section 12010.13.2 Restricted DOM: Issuance and Responsibilities of Holders.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 30, 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
About this location -- Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) is located in the foothills near Jamestown, California, in the heart of the Mother Lode Gold Country. It is adjacent to the Stanislaus National Forest, offering pine trees, mountain streams, and an abundance of recreational activities (fishing, swimming, camping, skiing, golfing, etc.).The prison is approximately 70 miles from Yosemite National Park.
The primary mission of SCC is to provide housing, programs and services for minimum and medium custody incarcerated individuals, to aid in their rehabilitation. SCC is responsible for the training and placement of male incarcerated individuals in the Conservation Camp Program. SCC administers male camps located throughout California.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATOR, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-530455
Position #(s):
099-261-9645-XXX
Working Title:
Associate Warden
Classification:
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATOR, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS $13,161.00 - $15,067.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Tuolumne County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.
CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.
Department Website: http://cdcr.ca.gov
Special Requirements Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .
Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov .
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/15/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Sierra Conservation Center
Postal
Attn: Personnel
5100 O'Byrnes Ferry Rd
Jamestown , CA 95327
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Sierra Conservation Center
Drop-Off
Personnel
5100 O'Byrnes Ferry Road
Jamestown , CA 95327
Office closed weekends and holidays.
07:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of cont