Open until Filled ~Posted on 10/22/2020~
Apply Immediately. The recruitment may be closed at any time.
The Water District is offering an opportunity to work on the Mt. Tamalpais watershed while earning valuable work experience working with a community oriented organization that is committed to contributing to the well-being of the environment!
Salary Range $21.57 - $24.89 per hour
These positions are all for full-time (40 hours per week), temporary Watershed Aides for terms of just under six (6) months in duration. The days and hours worked also vary by position and need.
The current needs are:
One (1) Watershed Aide in the area of Volunteer Management/Environmental Education & Community Engagement. The assignment is for just under six (6) months. The work shift is Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and may include weekends, holidays and shift changes. ANTICIPATED START DATE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020. NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.
Two (2) Watershed Aides in the area of Watershed Maintenance. The assignment is for just under six (6) months. May cover AOWP assignment and schedule. The work shift is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. dependent upon assignment. ANTICIPATED START DATE JANUARY 2021.
UPDATE 12/14/2020 - NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.
One (1) Watershed Aide in the area of Watershed Protection/Ranger Aide. This assignment is for just under six (6) months. The work shift includes both Saturdays and Sundays, with two weekday days off and hours worked to be determined, and may include holidays and shift changes. ANTICIPATED START DATE JANUARY 2021. NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.
Two (2) Watershed Aides in the area of Vegetation Management. The assignment is for just under six (6) months. The work shift is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and may include weekends, holidays and shift changes. ANTICIPATED START DATE FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL BE REVIEWED IN JANUARY 2021 FOR EARLY MARCH 2021 START DATE.
These are unrepresented (i.e., non-union), seasonal positions. Incumbents are expected to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays. Job duties may include physical labor, maintenance, technical, scientific, educational and clerical assignments.
Examples of Duties
Tasks within the area of assignment may include, but are not limited to, the duties listed below. In addition to the listed duties, each employee assigned to this classification may perform additional duties pertinent to the area of assignment.
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Assists regular staff with the maintenance and restoration of watershed lands;
- removes exotic plant species and plants native vegetation;
- organizes and co-leads volunteer habitat restoration, biological monitoring, trail maintenance and community science events, including production and distribution of outreach and educational material;
- conducts field surveys including vegetation, pollinator, and wildlife monitoring;
- manages photos and data flow related to the Marin Wildlife Picture Index Project;
- serves as liaison to partner schools, environmental and community service organizations, interns and crews;
- schedules events, gives classroom presentations, and assists instructors in processing and analyzing student-collected 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;
- performs administrative tasks including maintenance of volunteer database, and production of volunteer outreach materials including web postings, mailings and posters; and
- performs other duties as assigned.
WATERSHED MAINTENANCE
- Assists regular staff with the maintenance and restoration of watershed lands;
- works with Marin County Adult Offender Work Program (AOWP) participants on Saturdays
- constructs or maintains fuel breaks;
- removes exotic plant species and plants native vegetation;
- constructs fish habitat improvement;
- installs erosion control structures;
- may work on a crew preparing for and conducting prescribed burns;
- supports heavy equipment operation and maintenance used in vegetation management;
- 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;
- operates construction equipment and a variety of hand and power tools in the maintenance of watershed lands and facilities; and
- performs other duties as assigned.
WATERSHED PROTECTION/RANGER AIDE
- Assist Ranger staff with day to day maintaining of park and watershed cleanliness and order;
- maintain off park watershed property for cleanliness and order;
- inspects facilities for cleanliness and empties trash containers, refills dispensers and cleans restroom facilities as needed;
- replace and update signage as needed;
- repair, maintain or close trails as needed;
- maintains security of radio, cash, materials, and supplies;
- maintains radio communications with field staff and assists watershed personnel as requested;
- performs administrative tasks including completing daily cash summaries, verifying and securing receipts;
- assists with patrol of areas to aid visitors and prevent vandalism and misuse;
- assists in interpretation of laws, ordinances, rules and regulations;
- may enforce parking regulations;
- may administer first aid as directed or consistent with level of training;
- maintains signs, roads, trails and recreation areas including picking up trash;
- 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;
- operates construction equipment and a variety of hand and power tools in the maintenance of watershed lands and facilities; and
- educates and assists the public by answering questions regarding the watershed.
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
- Assists regular staff with the maintenance and restoration of watershed lands;
- removes exotic plant species using hand and power tools, and plants native vegetation;
- maps watershed natural resources using a global positioning system or Calflora’s Observer Pro system;
- enters data into watershed geographic information system or Calflora Weed Manager system;
- conducts natural resource field surveys including habitat assessments, rare plant surveys, and permanent vegetation plots;
- performs administrative tasks including data entry and report production;
- directs interns and volunteers in execution of scientific protocols and habitat restoration activities; and
- performs other duties as assigned.
