Conservation Science Seasonal Biological Trails Technician

ABOUT US

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

The Conservation Science program is now recruiting for a Seasonal Trails Technician for the 2026 Season. We are looking for someone who would enjoy working to promote sustainable trail access and restore fragmented habitats in Open Space. The Trail Technician’s duties will be distributed as follows:

50% Trail Monitoring, Inventories, Impact Assessments, Habitat Restoration: Work independently to inventory and monitor previously decommissioned, unsanctioned trails. Develop, organize and lead habitat restoration efforts on unsanctioned trails.

25% Trail Planning, Maintenance and Construction: Work with the Senior Natural Resources Planner and the Open Space District Trail Crew to provide as needed support on trail planning, construction, and maintenance projects.

25% Permit Compliance Monitoring and Reporting and Other: Monitor mitigation sites and prepare compliance monitoring reports for mitigation projects.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate with Open Space Ranger staff
• Coordinate and lead crews to implement trail closure strategies
• Coordinate and lead crews in basic trail maintenance
• Habitat restoration planning and implementation

MONITORING & COMPLIANCE

• Permit compliance monitoring and reporting
• Monitor trail closure effectiveness

Other general tasks for our Conservation Science field staff may include: treating invasive plants, monitoring and collecting plant and wildlife population data, mapping and recording work completed using a GPS/GIS, data entry/data processing, writing monitoring protocols and summary reports, maintaining tools and equipment, general park maintenance and other tasks as needed. Working occasional Saturdays and Sundays may be required and 4WD experience or a willingness to learn.

ABOUT YOU

Successful candidates will possess experience working independently and leading projects and teams in outdoor settings on challenging terrain. Candidates will have experience working with trail maintenance/management and have a background in the local flora, fauna and habitat restoration concepts to the Bay Area. The ideal candidate will have experience with 4-wheel drive vehicle operations, power and hand tool use, digital mapping and data collection techniques, ArcGIS, trail design concepts, and the ability to communicate effectively as a member of a team and as a team leader.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

Depending on assignment:

• Principles and practices of natural resources management, including weed management, habitat restoration, and wildlife monitoring.
• Local flora and fauna; historical and geological resources and methods; techniques of wildland resources protection and restoration; and Marin County Parks lands and boundaries.
• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools and light equipment.
• Use, handling, application of and safety equipment for use with herbicides.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment, and basic computer applications.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.

Ability to:

Depending on assignment:

• Read, interpret and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer, GPS equipment and GIS software, and cloud-based databases.
• Conduct field surveys in remote locations.
• Safely and effectively use and operate a variety of hand and power tools and specialized motorized equipment as required for the work.
• Establish and maintain positive cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including the general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and community stakeholders.
• Use sound independent judgement when interpreting and applying the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and materials related to work.
• Train and inspect the work of others and maintain established quality control standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Six months of experience in biological monitoring, wildlife surveying, habitat assessments, nursery operations, vegetation mapping and management, or trail management. Completion of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units of training and/or education in environmental science, forest/wildlife ecology, or biological science may be substituted for the experience outlined above.

Certificates and Licenses
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.

Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain a Pest Control Applicator Certificate during appointment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact at Anthony Wesley at anthony.wesley@marincounty.gov .

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
LiveScan: Candidates selected may be subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
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 which may occur while the list remains active.

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.

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: 11/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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