Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa, California, United States
May 14, 2024
Full Time
Position Information Join Sonoma County Regional Parks Department as an experienced Marina Attendant! Starting salary up to $37.72/hour ($78,726/year) and a competitive total compensation package!* About the Position The Marina Attendant is a vital member of Regional Parks. This position will work at Spud Point Marina on Bodega Harbor, approximately 60 miles northwest of San Francisco and 20 miles west of Santa Rosa. The Bodega Bay Harbor is the hub of commercial and sportfishing in Sonoma County. Marina Attendants wear a uniform and are required to work different shifts, weekends, holidays, and in all weather conditions. Marina Attendant responsibilities include: Performing security rounds and checking docks to enforce ordinances, rules, and regulations Operating an ice plant Collecting marina fees Dispensing fuel, oil, and ice to the boats Handling cash for retail sales Cleaning bathrooms, shower facilities, laundromat, and the marina office Completing incident reports As the ideal candidate, you will possess the following: Experience with small boat handling and safe boating practices Proven experience in carpentry, electrical, equipment maintenance, landscaping painting, and/or plumbing Confidence working with the public and enforcing rules in a courteous and firm manner Basic Microsoft Office skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education This recruitment is being conducted to fill a full-time Marina Attendant position in the Regional Parks Department. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory . APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education: Any combination of education and training that will provide one with the knowledge and abilities. Experience: Any combination of experience that relates to the knowledge and abilities. Normally, two years of experience in semi-skilled building construction, repair, maintenance, and groundskeeping work, some of which must have been in a Marina environment. Desirable Qualification: At least six months of paid experience working at a marina of similar size and operation. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge: of basic construction materials, safety practices, and tools commonly used in building construction, repair, maintenance and groundskeeping work; semi-skilled carpentry, masonry and plumbing and electricity; planting, cultivation, pruning, spraying and materials used in controlling weeds, insects and parasites; preventive maintenance tasks that need to be performed on marina vehicles, equipment and facilities. Knowledge of: basic weather instruments and how they are used; the leadership techniques necessary to lead a work crew. Ability to: perform a variety of light and heavy semi-skilled manual marina construction, repair, and maintenance tasks for extended periods of time; perform groundskeeping work that includes but is not necessarily limited to: propagation, planting, cultivation, pruning, trimming, spraying, and fertilization of lawns, plants, shrubs and trees; read and record information from weather instruments and post it for public review; operate and make adjustments to a variety of power tools and light equipment; demonstrate physical strength, endurance, and mechanical aptitude that relates to the tasks to be performed; apply the Spud Point Marina Ordinance and Marina rules and regulations in a firm and courteous manner; comply with and enforce common safety practices and procedures and to take corrective action that eliminates safety hazards; perform basic first aid as required; swim at a level necessary to ensure personal safety; read and write the English language at a level sufficient for satisfactory job performance; perform arithmetic calculations at a level sufficient for satisfactory job performance; enforce County ordinances and Marina rules and regulations in a courteous and firm manner; communicate in an appropriate manner with supervisors, peers, subordinates, the general public and others who have interest in the Marina's operations; train and/or lead a work crew when assigned; work different shifts, weekends, holidays and to wear a uniform. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: CA HR Technician: KK IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions. COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL* These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers: Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment. Health Plan : Choice of five health plans (a PPO, EPO, HMO, and two deductible HMOs) with a County contribution toward the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit. For specific details, please refer to the applicable MOU). A County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement is available for some bargaining units. Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired . IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits. Student Loan Debt Relief : County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education. Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. *IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: 6/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific