Parks Seasonal Assistant

ABOUT US

Marin County Parks is announcing an exciting opportunity to come work in the great outdoors while learning new skills that directly impact the health and wellness of the environment. Parks Seasonal Assistants are stationed across the county and work in the fields of recreation, natural resources, operations, and facility maintenance. You will be exposed to training opportunities in a variety of tasks, from operating light and medium sized equipment such as tractors and ATVs, to fire fuel reduction and search and rescue efforts. You can also participate in habitat restoration projects, historic landmark preservation, and many other opportunities across the county. This unique training opportunity is only offered seasonally, so apply today to join our team for the season to come!

ABOUT MARIN COUNTY PARKS:

Marin County Parks offers an extensive system of regional and community parks, open space preserves, and trails for public use and enjoyment. The Department consists of two divisions: The Parks and Landscape Division and the Marin County Open Space District (MCOSD). The Department is responsible for planning, acquiring, and managing the County's open space system, which includes more than 16,000 acres of open space and more than 250 miles of public trails, as well as the County's park system with five regional parks, eight neighborhood parks, and six paved multi-use paths. In addition, the Department works closely and collaboratively with private organizations and public agencies within the county that manage and preserve open space lands, parks, and protected environmental sanctuaries including Marin Municipal Water District, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California State Parks, and National Marine Sanctuaries. The County’s Park and open space systems are enjoyed by millions of visitors annually.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Assignments vary and are in many locations such as the Marin County Civic Center Campus, McNear’s Beach, Paradise Beach, Stafford Lake and/or John McInnis Parks. The length of assignments varies and can start as early as February and run through November. Depending on the assignment, duties may include the following:
Parks Assignments: Extensive public contact including providing information, assistance, and fee collection; planting, watering, performing fire fuel reduction, removing invasive plants, maintaining various landscaped areas in parks and preserves; baseball, soccer field and turf grass care; maintenance and minor construction of public facilities and structures.
Landscape Division Assignments: Planting, watering and maintaining various landscaped areas; turf grass care and fertilization; maintenance of public facilities and structures; weeding and spreading landscape mulch; constructing fences, signs and other structure projects; drain cleaning, hand and power tool operation; grass cutting, brush removal, tree pruning for wildfire fuel reduction; learning the safe operation of a variety of hand and power tools; performing heavy, physical labor in landscaped areas; representing the Landscape Division; providing information and assistance to the public; removal of trash and garbage from landscaped areas; working with low voltage landscape electrical systems.
Volunteer Coordinator Assignment: Supporting volunteer efforts in habitat restoration and other stewardship projects. Coordinating and supporting volunteer efforts and reporting volunteer accomplishments by working with experienced Field Staff and helping with office tasks such as inventory and gathering data as well as program logistics such as cleaning tools and organizing supplies.
All Assignments: Constructing barriers, fences, signs, gates and other structure projects; drain cleaning, trash removal, hand and power tool operations; grass cutting, brush removal, tree pruning for wildfire fuel reduction; learning the safe operation of a variety of 4 x 4 trucks, light, medium and heavy equipment, hand and power tools; performing heavy, physical labor in resource enhancement and facility projects; representing the district, providing information to the public; working with Rangers, Crew Leaders, other Seasonal Assistants and Volunteers. Various job-related trainings will be provided over the course of employment.

ABOUT YOU

Minimum Qualifications: Some direct experience or college level education in landscape maintenance, parks operations or environmental resource studies is desirable. Level of appointment within the salary range is dependent upon the amount of experience and/or education directly related to area(s) of assignment.

Note: Knowledge and skill requirements may differ, depending upon assignment.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, has personal and professional integrity, and possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will have a strong commitment to providing quality customer service and working effectively both independently and on a team. Some direct experience or college level education in landscape maintenance, parks operations, construction, or environmental resource studies is desirable.

ABOUT THE PROCESS

As this recruitment is for seasonal employment, applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received and on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted by the department for next steps in the process. Please note that only those candidates contacted by the department will receive notifications regarding this recruitment process.

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.

NOTE: Successful candidates will be subject to a Sheriff’s background investigation, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment. A pre-placement physical examination given at County expense is also required prior to appointment.

Physical Demands: Must have the ability to perform heavy physical labor and lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds and heavier weights with proper equipment.

Working Conditions: Must be willing to work independently for extended periods in remote locations, off-hours, and weekend schedules, and outdoors in any weather conditions. Work may occur in areas with natural hazards such as poison oak and ticks. Must be willing to wear a uniform.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO,and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 4/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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