California Work Camping question

We've been offered a work camping position at one of the California State Parks. We were sent all the necessary forms California requires, filled them out and sent them back. However, one of the forms was for a "Live Scan" which apparently is required besides the standard background check. I've no problem with the Live Scan requirement but from what I've been able to ascertain, this can only be done while one is on California soil. :E. Since we are full timers, we had not entertained the idea of traveling to California before the work camping gig is solidified. From what I've gathered, the Live Scan can take up to 3 weeks to clear. So here's my issue....I'm hoping someone who's gone before me can shed some light on how best to handle this dilemma.

The ranger called and offered the position 'subject to' filling out the forms and passing the required background check, drug test, Live Scan etc. The Live Scan cannot be done unless one is on California soil. So, if I understand how this works, I must travel to California, submit to the Live Scan, (simply the taking of fingerprints) and then wait until I receive clearance. From there, I would then negotiate with the ranger as far as hours, start and completion dates etc. This seems pretty complicated to me and maybe I'm overthinking it. I'm ready to throw in the towel but it's an awesome opportunity so I'm looking for advice. The ranger said he wasn't sure how the Live Scan thing worked either, so he is checking into it. I'd like some first hand experience from someone who's done it before so I can bounce that off of whatever the ranger comes up with.

Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance...Dennis