CAREER EXPLORATION & EMPLOYMENT LINKS

AMERICORPS
www.nationalservice.org
Information in AmeriCorps programs throughout the United States. AmeriCorps is a federal employment program, which offers a broad array of work experience opportunities. See the listings for Straight Up AmeriCorps and the Watershed Stewards Project among our Humboldt County links for information about local AmeriCorps projects.

FEDERAL JOBS
www.usajobs.opm.gov
Federal job listings and online applications

JOB BANK USA
www.jobbankusa.com
Employment and resume information.

Peace Corps
www.peacecorps.gov
Peace Corps Volunteers are serving in more than 70 developing nations around the world working in Agricultur November 26, 2007 h Services. Find out how you can live and work in another culture, and have the adventure of a lifetime.

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Website unavalable, try www.usajobs.opm.gov

STUDENT EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
www.opm.gov/employ/students/index.htm
Information about the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) and the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP).

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
www.fws.gov/

U.S. FOREST SERVICE
www.fs.fed.us/
Seasonal and permanent employment nationwide with USFS.

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
www.blm.gov/
Seasonal and permanent employment nationwide with BLM.

MILITARY:
www.marines.com
www.uscg.mil/jobs
www.navyjobs.com
www.goarmy.com
www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com

STATE:

Additional information on civil service employment is available in our section on Seasonal Employment Links.

CalJOBS
www.caljobs.ca.gov
View Employment Development Department (EDD) jobs by county throughout California.

CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON IMPROVING LIFE THROUGH SERVICE
www.cilts.ca.gov
Information on AmeriCorps programs throughout California. AmeriCorps is a federal employment program which offers a broad array of work experience opportunities.

CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD
www.spb.ca.gov
Listings of open state civil service positions, career descriptions and pay scales, applications, and links to employment websites in other states and the Federal government

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
http://registry.yosemite.cc.ca.us
Information on faculty and/or administrative position openings in California Community Colleges.

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME
www.dfg.ca.gov/

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY & FIRE PROTECTION

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
http://cal-parks.ca.gov/

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
www.calstate.edu
Position announcements throughout the CSU system.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
www.ucop.edu/humres/jobbull.html
Faculty and or/administrative position openings throughout the UC system.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY:

COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS
www.redwoods.edu
Check for current position vacancies on the Human Resources pages.

EUREKA CITY SCHOOLS
www.eurekacityschools.org

HUMBOLDT CHILD CARE COUNCIL
www.hccc1.org/
Child care resource and referral agency for Humboldt County; coordinates hiring for state-run preschools.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
www.co.humboldt.ca.us
Listings of county position vacancies.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION - PERSONNEL OFFICE
www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/

HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
www.humboldt.edu/~joblist
HSU vacancies.

MAD RIVER HOSPITAL
www.madriverhospital.com/

NORTHCOAST CHILDRENS SERVICES
www.ncsheadstart.org

REDWOOD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
www.rcaa.org
A locally based, private non-profit organization providing an array of services to low to moderate income residents of Humboldt County.

REDWOOD TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM
www.redwoodtech.org
Site for North Coast information technology industry.

St. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM
www.sjhshumboldtcounty.org

STRAIGHT UP AMERICORPS
www.rcaa.org/straight.html

VOLUNTEER CENTER of the REDWOODS
www.a1aa.org/vcor/opportunities.html

WATERSHED STEWARDS PROJECT
http://redwood.northcoast.com/~fishhelp
(AmeriCorps)

NATIONWIDE OR REGIONAL PRIVATE EMPLOYERS:

The below employers may list employment opportunities in Humboldt County.

PACIFIC BELL (SBC)
www.sbc.com/Career/Home.html

PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
www.pge.com

ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR HUMBOLDT COUNTY:

HUMBOLDT COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
www.redwoodvisitor.org/

HUMBOLDT COMMUNITY SWITCHBOARD
hcs.northcoast.com/

Help with locating resources in Humboldt County.

HUMBOLDT COMMUNITY INFORMATION NETWORK

www.northcoast.com/~durbin/nonproft.htm#Y
Extensive listing of Humboldt County non-profit associations.

http://www.humboldt1.com/~hcin/
Direct weblinks to some local non-profits.

HUMGUIDE
www.humguide.com
Links to county resources and employers

*NORTH COAST WEB
www.northcoastweb.com
Can't find it? Check out this Regional Information Resource. Click on Local Listings for a web-linked listing of businesses in Humboldt County!

TIMES-STANDARD
www.times-standard.com
Humboldt County's daily newspaper on-line; includes Classified section for job listings.

NORTHCOAST WEB: Your Regional Information Resource
http://www.northcoastweb.com
Links to Weather, News, Entertainment, Business, Government, and much more....

Municipal Websites:

CITY OF ARCATA
www.arcatacityhall.org/

CITY OF EUREKA
www.eurekawebs.com/cityhall/human/index.cfm

CITY OF FORTUNA
www.sunnyfortuna.com/

Local Chambers of Commerce:

ARCATA
www.arcatachamber.com

EUREKA
www.eurekachamber.com

FORTUNA
www.chamber.sunnyfortuna.com

Community Economic Development

HUMBOLDT COUNTY WEBSITE
www.co.humboldt.ca.us
Access information on a broad range of local government and community topics.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
www.co.humboldt.ca.us/planning/index.asp
Community and economic development, with links to the county's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy; click on "Economy", then "Prosperity: the North Coast Strategy, Volume III" for detailed Humboldt County demographic information.

HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY INDEX OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
www.humboldt.edu/~economic/current
Monthly economic information compiled and developed by Professor Steven Hackett and staff at Humboldt State University Economics Department.

PROSPERITY! THE NORTH COAST STRATEGY
www.NorthCoastProsperity.com
The North Coast Strategy, adopted by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, is Humboldt County's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). View the Prosperity Journal online, visit the Document Library, and overview of CEDS.

OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION LINKS

O*Net
http://online.onetcenter.org/
Detailed analysis of careers, including scaled ratings of interests, abilities and knowledge levels needed to work in selected occupations.

California Occupational Guides
www.calmis.cahwnet.gov/htmlfile/subject/guide.htm
On-line occupational descriptions from the California Labor Market website.

California Labor Market Information
www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/
Access wage and job outlook information by county, WorkSmart! job search tips, as well as the O*Net and Occupational Guides listed above.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.bls.gov/oco/
The U.S. Department of Labor's standard nationwide job profile reference volume.

I VILLAGE
www.ivillage.com
Career information for women.

NATIONAL BUSINESS & DISABILITY COUNCIL
www.business-disability.com
Free service for job seekers with disabilities.

EMPLOYMENT ADVICE:
www.workingwounded.com
www.vault.com

ON-LINE CAREER INVENTORIES

A career inventory is a questionnaire that can help you discover new career possibilities which are compatible with your interests, aptitudes, and employment needs. Use any Internet accessible computer -- at home, the library, or the Career Center - to take the following career inventories:

Career or major finder: www.missingmajor.com Assess your interests and find careers and majors that match. Print a summary to take to your career counselor for further discussion.
Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential: www.assessment.com/
Assess the strength of your motivations, and what makes you want to work.
CareerZone: www.nycareerzone.org/flash/portfolio/index.jsp
Assess your career potential using the "6 occupational types" system developed by John Holland, and explore occupations compatible with your interests.
Keirsey Temperament & Character Web Site: www.keirsey.com/
Determine your temperament type and how it will affect your career satisfaction.
International Personality Item Pool: http://cac.psu.edu/%7Ej5j/test/ipipneo1.htm
A newer version of a personality inventory that measures traits using the "Five Factor Model". Not a career test, but useful for its evaluation of some important work skills.
Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator and The New Enneagram Test: www.9types.com/
Again, not specifically a career test, but suggests a basic personality orienation for each of us, which can be viewed in relation to career possibilities. You may explore careers which seem compatible with your basic "enneagram" type.

Remember: The best way to use your results to a career inventory is to follow-up by gathering information about occupations. Use any one of the "Occupational Exploration" links on this page to explore careers compatible with your results. Or, visit the Career Center in person to use our Choices and Eureka System programs for more career testing, and/or information about careers.

JOB SEARCH ENGINES

Recruitment sites for posting resumes, searching job lists, and employment tips.

CAREER CONNECTIONS
www.career.com

CAREER MAGAZINE
www.careermag.com

HEADHUNTER
www.headhunter.net/

CAREERNET
www.careers.org

CAREERWEB
www.careerweb.com/

EMPLOYMENT SPOT
www.employmentspot.com

FLIP DOG
www.flipdog.com

HI-TECH CAREERS
www.hitech.com

JOBFIND
www.jobfind.com

MONSTERTRAK
www.jobtrak.com

JOBWEB
www.jobweb.com

SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT

Recruitment sites for summer seasonal employment, including natural resources, the tourism industry, and summer camps / environmental education.

STATE:

California Department of Fish & Game
www.dfg.ca.gov/
Examples of Typical Seasonal Positions: Seasonal Aide, Survey Crew, Biological Technician, Scientific Aid.
Application Procedures: State Standard Application Form (STD 678), available online at http://exams.spb.ca.gov/capp.htm.

California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
www.fire.ca.gov/
Typical Seasonal Positions: Firefighter I; Forestry Aid
Application Procedures: For Firefighter I, applications are accepted by mail or in person, Dec. 3, 2001 - Feb. 28, 2002 for the 2002 firefighting season. Application form is CDF-215 and is available in the CR Career Center, or the nearest CDF office. Theranger unit nearest to CR is in Fortuna at 118 Fortuna Boulevard (call 725-4413 fordirections). Forestry Aid positions have a separate application procedure usingthe state Standard Application Form (STD 678).

California Department of Parks & Recreation
http://cal-parks.ca.gov/
Typical Seasonal Positions: Seasonal Park Aid, Senior Park Aid, State Park Cadet (Ranger), Maintenance Worker, Seasonal Interpretive Assistant/Specialist.
Application Procedures: State Standard Application Form (STD 678), available on-line at http://exams.spb.ca.gov/capp.htm; optional resume may be included. You may apply to more than one job category with the STD 678 application. Each application must have an original signature and date. Mail or deliver your application to the district office to which you are applying. Usual deadline is early to mid-March.

FEDERAL:

Employment with federal organizations designates pay range according to "GS Level", a system of classification that depends upon education and experience needed to perform a job. Most student positions fall within the range of GS-3 and GS-5; current earnings related to these levels can be identified at the OPM website shown on the list of Federal employment links.

AmeriCorps
www.americorps.gov/
AmeriCorps is a federal employment program which offers a broad array of work experience opportunities. The program may partner with local or other national agencies, including the Student Conservation Association (see "Other Important Links for Student Employment"). The AmeriCorps website provides listings of program opportunities by state. Two of the larger AmeriCorps programs in Humboldt County are organized by local community organizations: the Redwood Community Action Agency, working with youth and building healthy communities on the North Coast; and natural resources conservation programs through the Watershed Stewards projects. Check with these organizations for information on applying -- applications for our local programs are generally accepted twice a year on a rotating basis.

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
www.usajobs.opm.gov
Federal employment opportunities of all types - permanent and temporary, in all career areas -- throughout all branches of federal government.

Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
www.nc.blm.gov/jobs
QuickHire is BLM's online application system for temporary, seasonal, or student positions. Follow the instructions given to register for employment and search for job openings with BLM.

National Park Service (NPS)
www.sep.nps.gov/
Typical Seasonal Positions: Seasonal Park Ranger (Interpretation); Park Guide; Visitor Use Assistant; Biological Science Technician (Prescribed Fire, Plants); Forestry Technician (Fuels Management); and trades such as Carpenter or Motor Vehicle Operator. Note: These positions may conclude as late as October. Application procedures: Apply online at the NPS website.

Student Educational Employment Program
www.opm.gov/employ/students/index.htm
Information on student employment with the Federal Government. There are two components to the program: Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) and the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP). Job opportunities under STEP offer temporary employment, which need not be related to a student's academic field of study. The SCEP program offers work experience directly related to the academic field of study. Information about federal student employment opportunities is available through individual agencies or the Office of Personnel Management website.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
www.fws.gov/
Typical Seasonal Positions: Biological Aid/Technician, Range Aid/Technician, Park Ranger.

U.S Forest Service (USFS)
www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs
Examples of Typical Seasonal Positions: Forestry Aid/Technician (Silviculture, Recreation Management); Forestry Aid/Technician (Firefighter, Smokejumper, Lookout, Engine Crew); Surveying Aid; Biological Aid/Technician (Fisheries, Fish & Wildlife); Archeological Aid/Technician.
Application Procedures: Applications are completed electronically (on-line), but a scanable paper portion, Form C, must also be mailed in. Form C and pre-addressed mailing envelopes are available at the CR Career Center, or may be picked up at the headquarters for Six Rivers National Forest, our nearest FS office -- located at 1330 Bayshore Way in Eureka.

CAREER EXPLORATION & EMPLOYMENT LINKS

FEDERAL:

STATE:

HUMBOLDT COUNTY:

ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR HUMBOLDT COUNTY:

Municipal Websites:

OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION LINKS

ON-LINE CAREER INVENTORIES

JOB SEARCH ENGINES

SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT

STATE:

OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS FOR SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT: