Salary Range: $18.57 - $21.42 per hour
Open Date: 02/28/2019
Close Date: 03/282019

QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: The following knowledge and abilities reflect the qualifications for the various positions and is dependent upon the particular assignment. The applicant is NOT expected to have all of the knowledge and/or abilities listed below.
Knowledge of:

 Basic methods and procedures used in natural resources maintenance and restoration;
 basic use of hand and power tools related to the work;
 common native and non-native plants;
 basic safety procedures related to the work;
 customer service policies and techniques for dealing with the public;
 volunteer management, environmental education and group leadership;
 basic computer applications related to the work (Word and Excel);
 principles, practices and methods of natural resource management;
 principles, practices and methods of fishery and wildlife management, and
 techniques for conducting scientific study and biological investigations of fish and wildlife resources.

Ability to:
 Perform routine landscape, parks and open space operations and maintenance work;
 direct and coordinate volunteers conducting habitat restoration activities;
 use and maintain hand and power tools used in park facility, resource and grounds maintenance;
 make field observations and accurately record and maintain scientific data;
 learn watershed landmarks, facilities and trail system and MMWD Land Use Regulations;
 utilize safety procedures and equipment, recognizing and reporting potential safety hazards;
 follow oral and written directions;
 act appropriately in emergency situations;
 establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work;
 work varying shifts including weekends and holidays;
 learn, interpret and apply pertinent subject matter, procedures, precedents and policies;
 use good judgment in choosing among available alternatives, recognizing scope of authority, seeking assistance, and making referrals;
 use a personal computer with related software applications;
 organize own work, set priorities and meet deadlines;
 effectively communicate verbally and in writing, with the public, in person, and over the telephone;
 drive a vehicle safely on unimproved road surfaces;
 swim, depending upon job assignment, and
 make field observations and accurately record and maintain scientific data.
 maintains radio communications with field staff;
 follows safe work practices and observes safety rules and precautions to ensure a safe work environment;
 drives light trucks to and from various locations throughout the watershed to conduct District business;

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be:

 Successful completion of the 12th grade or equivalent.
The following experience and abilities are desirable, dependent upon the assignment:
 Some direct experience or college level education in environmental education, park operations and maintenance, environmental resources, biology, natural resources management or similar field;
 experience dealing with the public, and working with volunteers and/or youth groups;
 proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel;
 working knowledge of GPS and GIS (ESRI ArcMap 9.x or higher);
 familiarity with plant species of the Bay Area, and field survey methods for vegetation (Vegetation Management assignment);
 care and maintenance of power and hand tools (Maintenance assignment);

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
 Driving is an essential function of this position. Employees who drive on District business to carry out job-related duties must possess an appropriate California driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and meet insurability requirements of the District including review of recent driving history and maintain a satisfactory driving record;

 per California Government Code, Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 8, Section 3100 “all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law”;
 willingness to work on weekends, holidays and varying shifts, as the operation requires;
 wear appropriate attire as provided; and
 acquire safety or fire boots that meet District specifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS (DEPENDENT UPON THE ASSIGNMENT)
Most assignments require mobility to work in both landscaped and open space settings, including dexterity to use a variety of office equipment and maintenance tools and equipment; strength and stamina to perform heavy physical labor and to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with proper equipment. The employee may use grounds keeping and landscaping tools such as rakes, shovel spades, brooms, pruning shears, pole loppers, chainsaws, brushcutters and wheel barrows; perform heavy manual labor for extended periods such as digging, trenching and pruning. The employee walks on uneven or un-level ground surfaces such as hills, slopes, streams, ditches or trenches, and works at heights up to ten to twelve feet climbing ladders or stairs. Depending upon assignment, the employee works in or in close proximity to lakes and creeks and must be able to swim. The position requires hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. The employee is exposed to moving vehicles and other moving equipment and machinery, excessive noise, extremes in temperature, humidity, wetness and dust, and may work with chemicals, pesticides and insecticides using normal and specialized protective equipment. The employee must be willing to work independently, off-hours and weekend schedules and outdoors in any weather condition.
To be successful in this job, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the listed duties. These duties are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to the Human Resources Manager.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS A District application and supplemental questionnaire response are required for consideration. These positions are “open until filled.” Therefore, it is recommended that interested persons apply as soon as possible as the recruitment may be closed at any time. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit the following information to the Human Resources Department: a. Properly completed District application. Clearly state the title of the position for which you are applying. b. Supplemental questionnaire responses for the position. The attached page of supplemental questions will be a primary tool in evaluating qualifications for this position. The responses will be evaluated along with the completed application form. Applications received without completed Supplemental Responses will not be considered. A resume may be included but does not substitute for a completed application. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to show that he/she meets the minimum qualifications in this job announcement. Applications submitted without the supplemental questionnaire responses will be considered “incomplete” and therefore will NOT be considered. All applicants will be notified of the disposition of their application. Based upon information provided in the application documents, the applicants presenting the best job-related qualifications will be invited to continue in the process. In addition to consideration for the current needs for Watershed Aides, applications for Watershed Aides will be retained for consideration for future Watershed Aide opportunities for which the applicant is qualified. These positions are temporary, seasonal, hourly, and nonexempt, and individuals hired in these position can be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at the option of either the District or employee. The selected candidate, upon acceptance of a conditional offer for District employment, will undergo a background check conducted by an outside agency and must take and pass a pre-employment/pre-duty medical exam and drug test. Additionally, depending upon job duty assignments, the selected candidate may be required to submit an original California Department of Motor Vehicles H-6 printout (10-year history). Do NOT submit the DMV H-6 until requested to do so. Online applications are strongly encouraged and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline date. A manual application packet may also be obtained by calling 415-945-1434, or in person at MMWD/HR, 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925. The filing deadline time for in-person manual application and faxed application submissions is 4:30 p.m. on the filing deadline date. If application materials are faxed, the originals of the submissions must be mailed and post marked by the filing deadline date indicated in the job posting. https://www.calopps.org/marin-municipal-water-district/job-19727261

Contact Email: kgerhardt@marinwater.org
Website: 220 Nellen Avenue