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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.

There are currently two (2) full time vacancies (75 hours biweekly) for a Maintenance Equipment Operator in Marin County Parks. Maintenance Equipment Operators independently perform a full range of maintenance work, including the use of hand/power tools and operating small, medium, and heavy equipment. Under the direction of the supervisor, this position will work on projects associated with the Marin County Open Space District’s Road and Trail Plan, and the Vegetation Management Plan, from winter storm damage to routine maintenance. Incumbents use a variety of hand / power tools, and motorized equipment to perform minor carpentry, plumbing, grading and maintenance work. Maintenance Equipment Operators also participate with other agencies in training in the use of Best Management Practices for fire road and trail maintenance and construction. The incumbent in this position will work with team members within Marin County Parks, including seasonal staff and volunteers, on erosion control projects on fire roads, trails and in the development of park recreational facilities.

Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate is skilled in the use of light, medium and heavy equipment, hand / power tools, including chainsaws, motorized equipment such as tractor mowers, mini-excavators, bulldozers, skip loaders and motorized wheelbarrows. They have experience giving direction to contract crews and seasonal staff and have the ability to work well as part of a group while maintaining good communication with co-workers. Experience training others in work and safety procedures, using sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines, and safely using hand and power tools, including chainsaws in urban and backcountry locations, is essential. The ideal candidate has some knowledge of basic water dynamics associated with erosion control and Best Management Practices associated with fire road and trail maintenance. The ideal candidate for this position has personal and professional integrity, is highly organized, possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service by working effectively with all visitors and members of the public.

We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed in the class specification. Typically, equivalent to three years of experience in park or open space maintenance work, construction, heavy equipment operations, or a closely related field. Training and/or education in park or resource management, forestry, horticulture, environmental sciences, or a closely related field may be substituted for the experience outlined above on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of one year. Completion of a recognized formal apprenticeship in heavy equipment operation may be substituted for required experience.

Licenses and certifications: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving history as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles is required at time of appointment. Possession of a valid Class A Driver’s License is required within one year of appointment.

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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. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Important Information: Pursuant to the Order of the Marin County Public Health Officer it is required that all County employees confirm their vaccination status. Depending on work assignment and applicable Public Health Order, some employees may be required to be fully vaccinated and/or consent to weekly COVID-19 testing. To help mitigate transmission, an Order of the Marin County Public Health Officer strongly recommends for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to continue to wear face coverings in all indoor office settings for the safety of our employees, visitors, and residents.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.