Park / Open Space Superintendent

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.

ABOUT MARIN COUNTY PARKS:

Marin County Parks manages 40 public parks and pathways, and 18,500 acres of open space. These public lands, which include McNears Beach, Paradise Beach, Roy’s Redwoods, Bolinas Lagoon, Mount Burdell, and Ring Mountain, reflect the rich variety of ecosystems in coastal northern California.

A department of the County of Marin, our mission is to educate, inspire, and engage the people of Marin in the shared commitment of preserving, protecting, and enriching the natural beauty of Marin’s parks and open spaces, and providing recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of all generations.

Marin County Parks promotes a collaborative and supportive team-oriented work culture based on a shared mission, personal integrity, and positive attitude.
As the stewards of their public lands, we are committed to ongoing engagement and relationship-building with the people and communities we serve. Parks’ priorities are guided by this community dialogue.

These include:

• Park facilities maintenance and improvements
• Open space road and trail management and improvements
• Vegetation management for wildfire risk reduction and ecosystem health, in partnership with regional fire departments, the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, and natural resource scientists
• Climate change and sea-level rise resilience
• Equity

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general direction, this position provides senior leadership to subordinate managers and supervisors with responsibility for operations of several parks, landscapes and open space preserves consolidated by geographic region or facility type. Principal responsibilities are park operations, visitor services, and maintaining infrastructure and equipment. Plans, develops and achieves published operational goals and standards by coordinating and overseeing the operations of assigned parks, facilities, and programs. Performs representational duties internally and externally with staff, other county departments, outside agencies, contractors, boards and commissions, special interest groups and the general public. Also serves as a key member of the department’s senior leadership team with significant involvement in overall strategic planning, budget development and management. This position may include special assignments like the management of the department’s Integrated Pest Management program, volunteer program, permitting, road and trail management, or other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate for this position will have personal and professional integrity, be highly organized, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, approach their work enthusiastically, and demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service. He or she is also a capable leader and manager of staff, a project manager, and aware of the many environmental, political, economic, and social variables that affect park and natural resource operations and management. The ideal candidate will have budget experience and a depth of supervisory and leadership experience, including team building, coaching, employee development, and discipline. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with divergent groups is ideal.

The ideal candidate has a general understanding of routine parks and facilities maintenance. Knowledge of park design, blueprint reading, contract administration, general budget development experience, and labor relations principles is ideal. The ideal candidate serves as a department representative with staff, external organizations, and the public. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of natural resources management procedures, regulations, laws, theories, practices, and principles and application of same at a professional level. Proven supervision and management skills, the ability to write and communicate effectively and to maintain positive working relations with a diverse workforce are ideal. Lastly, the ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator and be able to develop and foster strong relationships both internal to the department but also across the County organization to ensure alignment of countywide priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• General principles of park and open space administration.
• Personnel administration, including supervision, training, and evaluation of staff.
• Financial administration, including budgeting, contracting, and purchasing.
• Parks and/or open space maintenance principles and practices.
• Park and/or open space rules enforcement and interpretation.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in the development, maintenance, and management of parks, landscaping, and open space lands, including relevant safety requirements.
• Working knowledge of State and Federal Safety Regulations, including pesticide usage, waste removal, and OSHA regulations.
• Working knowledge of park planning theory, contract administration, project management, and public process and relations.
• Wildland fire science and general firefighting and fire hazard reduction techniques.
• Best management practices for maintaining open space road and trail systems.
• County radio communications systems.

Ability to:

• Develop and evaluate park and open space management programs.
• Determine work priorities and coordinate personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees, other agencies, consultants, contractors, and the public.
• Read, understand, and interpret technical and legal documents, maps, technical drawings and plans, and other material related to park and open space management, facilities, and structures.
• Develop and produce public bid contract documents and carry out bidding procedures.
• Develop and manage staff safety training and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Manage and develop program and project budgets.
• Prepare written reports.
• Read and interpret maps, plans, and construction drawings.
• Effectively facilitate meetings and speak publicly to large groups.
• Manage multiple complex projects through staff, contractors, and partner agencies.
• Safely operate 4-wheel drive vehicles on rough terrain in any weather.
• Consistently exercise good judgment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed below. Typically, equivalent to a Bachelor's degree plus four years of increasingly responsible experience in parks, open space and/or landscape maintenance and operation. Two years of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.

Certificates and Licenses

Possession of a California State Pest Control Advisor's License is highly desirable.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please 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. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time, or part-time positions that may occur while the list remains active.
LiveScan:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Anthony Wesley, at 415-473-4317.

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: 3/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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