Conservation Science Seasonal Assistant

Job Description:

Conservation Science Seasonal Assistant

Description

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

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). Our team is made up of committed professionals serving in the core programs of operations and maintenance, planning and resource management, volunteers, environmental education, and administrative services.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Conservation Science program is now recruiting Seasonal Assistants for the 2027 Season. The following roles may be available:

• Vegetation Restoration Crew: Treating invasive plants using hand tools, power tools, and herbicide, surveying preserves for early detection weeds, mapping and recording work completed using GPS/GIS, data entry, maintaining tools and equipment, general park maintenance and other tasks as needed.

• Wildlife Assistant: Monitoring and collecting wildlife population data, habitat assessments, project biological compliance, rare plant surveys, vegetation community assessments, mapping and recording work completed using GPS/GIS, assisting with docent programs, data entry/data processing, maintaining tools and equipment, general park maintenance and other tasks as needed.

• Habitat Restoration Engagement: 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.

There will be opportunities to support other programs or teams. Additional tasks for all Conservation Science seasonal staff may include: treating invasive plants, restoration planting activities, working with volunteers, monitoring and collecting plant and wildlife population data, mapping and recording work completed using GPS/GIS, data entry/processing, writing monitoring protocols and summary reports, maintaining tools and equipment, general park maintenance and other tasks as needed. Tasks are subject to change during an emergency, seasonal staff should have the ability to be flexible during these times.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidates are dependable, have personal and professional integrity, and possess 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.
KNOWLEDGE OF

• Basic methods and procedures used in park, natural resource and landscape maintenance.
• Basic use of hand and power tools related to the work.
• Basic safety procedures related to the work.
• Standard procedures for dealing with the public.
• Arithmetic, including decimals and fractions.
• Basic record keeping methods.

ABILITY TO

• Learn to perform routine landscape, parks and open space operations and maintenance work.
• Learn to use and maintain hand and power tools used in park facility, resource and grounds maintenance.
• Utilize safety procedures and equipment.
• Recognize and report potential safety hazards.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Receive money and accounting for it accurately if assigned to the parks function.
• Act appropriately in emergency situations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
May be subject to a Sheriff's background investigation, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.

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: Continuous

Salary:

$20.54 - $24.96 Hourly