The Park District is currently recruiting for Park Craft Specialists. The hiring pools established from this recruitment will be used to fill any current vacancies as well as additional vacancies that may occur during the one-year life of the hiring pools.
Tentative Date of Examinations:
Supplemental Question Review: Late August
Onsite Performance Test: Late Sept/Early October (likely September 29 and 30)
Onsite Oral Panel Interview: Mid-October (likely the week of October 19)
**All dates are tentative and subject to change.
ABOUT US:
The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres; 1,250 miles of trails; 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. Learn about our Mission and Vision, History, and our contributions to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
OUR MISSION:
EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. An
environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.
OUR VALUES:
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Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
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Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
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Relationships – Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
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Responsiveness – We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
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Transparency – We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.
WHY WORK FOR EBRPD?-
Work with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties
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A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission
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Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
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Tuition reimbursement and professional development
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Free on-site parking
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Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
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Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Under direction, performs skilled work, and semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance and other tasks on Park District properties and facilities in support of the operation, development, and resource protection of the Park District’s parklands and trails; and performs related duties as assigned.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the fourth level within the park operations series. In addition to the essential tasks of Park Ranger, employees within this classification perform work of a higher skill and may be assigned the responsibility to lead or instruct others.
Ideal Candidate:
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Experienced in the maintenance of parks
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Maintains a strong work ethic and excellent customer service skills
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Has administrative experience in developing contracts, reviewing blueprints, and estimation of materials for projects
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Can problem solve, work independently, or act as a motivational team leader in a team setting
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Can be flexible with work assignments and tasks
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Wants to be an integral part of a well-respected and recognized organization that impacts the communities it serves
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
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Maintains buildings and/or grounds, including constructing and repairing cribwalls, asphalt pavement, rock walls, fences, stairs (new construction limited to two risers or less), gates and shelves;
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Fabricates, installs and repairs signs and trail markers;
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Replaces, makes minor repairs to, and/or maintains rest rooms, showers and pumps (limited to monitoring and lubrication);
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Replaces light fixtures, plugs, switches, and breakers;
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Monitors lift stations and water treatment facilities;
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Plants, trims, prunes, cuts, stump grinds, and removes trees;
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Evaluates tree hazards;
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Performs rough mowing and weed eating;
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Performs welding, including fabricating, modifying, and repairing parts, gates, and fences;
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Installs, repairs, and adjusts irrigation systems;
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Installs new plumbing and inground utility boxes;
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Places concrete pads, installing barbeque pits and erosion culverts;
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Lays asphalt to fill cracks and other minor jobs;
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Prepares and paints a variety of surfaces;
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Performs project work consistent with applicable codes;
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Develops simple shop drawings;
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Estimates and arranges for necessary equipment, crew members and supplies;
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Prepares contracts and purchase requisitions;
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Supervises crews during performance of work;
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Oversees or personally accomplishes work from conception to completion;
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Operates, transports, inspects and maintains a variety of equipment, such as 4-wheel drive vehicles, lawn mowers, tractors, trucks, boats, ATV's and chippers;
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Operates large drum rollers, skip loaders, and skid steers;
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Operates other vehicles and equipment, such as large dump trucks, forklift trucks, and vibraplates, as necessary;
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Troubleshoots and repairs equipment, such as chain saws, weed eaters, and generators;
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Uses a variety of hand and power tools;
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Performs routine maintenance tasks, such as hauling debris, maintaining rock walls and adding gravel to roads, pathways, parking lots, staging areas and walkways;
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Clears brush;
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Patrols parks, trails campgrounds and waterways to check for potential hazards;
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Assists in protecting the natural resources of parks and trails by monitoring the impact and activities of grazing operations and parks users;
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Ensures park users adhere to park rules and regulations;
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Provides information to Park District visitors and park users and responds to complaints;
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May supervise volunteers and crews from other agencies;
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Leads other park staff in the preparation for and completion of special projects;
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Trains other staff in tool and equipment safety, maintenance, various operations, and Park District procedures, standards and protocol;
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Performs administrative tasks, such as ordering and purchasing supplies, preparing reports, recordkeeping, monitoring and enforcing contracts and lease agreements, completing fixed asset inventories, developing and administering contracts and processing time cards and expense receipts;
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Conducts logistics activities, including project set-up, plan checking, equipment rentals, purchasing materials and coordinating projects;
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Coordinates utility locating permits;
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Oversees miscellaneous park reservations;
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Performs traffic control;
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Operates a variety of water pumping equipment, including small trash pumps, trailer and truck mounted pumps and stationary potable water and sewage pumps;
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Diagnoses electrical issues;
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Submits and coordinates work requests;
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Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work;
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Acts as supervisor as needed;
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And performs duties of lower level classifications as required.
Roads and Trails Option:
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Operates a variety of equipment, such as emulsion oilers, power curbers, sand and chip spreaders, vibraplates, power rammers, and walk-behind or ride-on rollers (2- to 15-ton);
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Operates other vehicles and equipment, such as drum rollers, skid steers, tractors, skip loaders, front-end loaders, sweepers, forklift trucks, bobtails and large dump trucks and water and service trucks;
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Repairs and installs concrete, plastic, and metal culverts;
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Constructs, and/or repairs a variety of structures, erosion control, and drainage systems, such as french drains, blanket drains, washouts, landslides, gabion walls, criblocks and bin walls;
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Installs or removes fishing docks, diving docks and other heavy structures using approved rigging and winching techniques;
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Constructs and repairs fire, horse, and hiking trails using hand tools, chainsaws and other equipment;
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Checks grades and slopes using land level, builder's level and laser level;
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Constructs and repairs paved and rocked parking lots and staging areas;
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Reads and interprets survey stakes and blueprints;
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Transports vehicles, equipment, and materials to and from job sites, such as culverts, sand, gravel, asphalt, sand and rip-rap;
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Organizes and leads crews in the construction and repair of asphalt roads;
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Removes or reduces road hazards using a variety of methods, techniques, and tools, such as crack sealers, slurry seals, cold patches and hot mixes;
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Makes decisions in the field with respect to design and construction;
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Performs work in construction, alteration, and repairs of miscellaneous items;
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And performs duties of lower level classifications as required.
OTHER FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:
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Assists with special events;
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Attends meetings;
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Maintains tool inventories, replenishes appropriate materials as necessary;
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Maintains personal protective gear;
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May conduct pest management;
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Performs resource protection and management and wildlife and rangeland preservation;
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Researches proper location and protection of surveillance cameras;
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Installs and maintains cameras;
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Fills water tanks using fire hydrants;
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Responds to emergencies, such as medical, searches, park fires and other requests for aid as necessary;
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And performs related duties as assigned.
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, AND
Experience: Five years of experience in maintenance, construction or similar work environment which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this classification, OR
Three years of experience in the East Bay Regional Park District classification of Park Ranger.
License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification.
Knowledge and Abilities:
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
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Materials and tools used by the craft in the performance of project work;
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Minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work;
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Methods and techniques of erosion control;
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Rules, regulations and codes pertaining to the Park District;
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Low voltage electrical systems;
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Park design, blueprint reading, traffic circulation, and revenue collection;
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Trail and erosion practices;
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Basic principles and practices of grazing and range management;
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Basic principles and practices of ADA guidelines;
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Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:
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Perform a variety of maintenance and repair skills;
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Operate and maintain a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles;
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Inspect work sites to determine scope of work, materials and equipment needed;
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Anticipate difficulties which may be encountered;
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Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds;
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Direct and coordinate crews in scheduling, organizing, and completing projects, including outside contractors;
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Work outside and under adverse working conditions, including the ability to walk on steep and/or uneven terrain;
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Learn the use of chainsaws, skid steers, forklifts, rigging/winching, and hazardous tree and pest management;
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Make independent decisions, considering and evaluating relevant facts, alternatives and consequences;
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Act quickly and calmly during emergencies;
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Maintain records and prepare complete and accurate reports;
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Learn boat and water safety and operate a water craft;
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Learn water chlorination systems;
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Safely work in inclement weather conditions;
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Identify hazardous conditions;
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Learn basic wildlife, vegetation and geographic features found in Park District parks;
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Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications;
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Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers.
Conditions of Employment:
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Must pass a Level 1 Background Check which includes: employment history verification, employee reference check, education or certificate verification, Department of Justice fingerprinting, and criminal history review
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Must wear a Park District uniform
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May be required to work unusual hours, weekend, holidays, and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
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Depending on work location and assignment, ability to use a respirator in the performance of work in accordance with CAL-OSHA regulations, Title 8, 5144 (c) (g) (l) (A) (l.), incumbent shall not facial hair (e.g. beards, long sideburns, etc.) that impedes the effectiveness of the respirator
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Del Valle Regional Park: Positions are to provide maintenance for buildings, ground and mechanical systems at Camp Arroyo and may be required to provide assistance as needed at Del Valle Regional Park.
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Contra Costa Trails and Roads and Trails Units: Possession of a valid Class A California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record is a condition of initial and continued employment. The license must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment into the position. Failure to obtain or maintain the license will result in the incumbent being removed from the position. A 5% salary differential is authorized as long as a current license is maintained. Incumbents will not be eligible for acting pay and commercial driver’s license incentive when transporting.
Union Affiliation: East Bay Regional Parks Employees, Local 2428, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, represents this classification. Wages, hours, and other terms of conditions of employment are covered in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Park District and Local 2428. The probationary period for this classification is nine (9) months.
Application materials for these positions consist of two (2) required parts:
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A current East Bay Regional Park District application submitted online, and
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Completed supplemental questions
Selection Process: The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing or oral examination/interview. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment procedures before or after the interview process
. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.
The selection process will include the following:
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Application Screening
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Supplemental Questions Screening
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Performance Exam
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Oral Panel Examination
Notification: All applicants will be notified of the status of their application via email, generally within two to three weeks after the closing date. You may also sign into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view your current application status and notifications or reach out to HR Analyst Christina Souza at
[email protected].
Special Testing Arrangements: If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 544-2154 at least five business days before the test.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
