Senior Road Maintenance Supervisor

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. 
As 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

This recruitment is a Senior Road Maintenance Supervisor Departmental Promotion Only. Please note that you must have passed the first half of your initial probationary period to be referred for an interview (Personnel Management Regulation 30.5).

The Senior Road Maintenance Supervisor (SRMS) works under the general direction of the Parks Superintendent and provides leadership, supervision, planning, and operational direction for Marin County Parks and Open Space’s maintenance and construction activities related to parks, preserves, fire roads, trails, and associated infrastructure.

The SRMS currently directly supervises one Supervising Maintenance Equipment Operator (SMEO) and provides leadership and direction to approximately eight Maintenance Equipment Operators. The position is responsible for planning, organizing, assigning, and overseeing daily and long-term maintenance and construction activities throughout the Marin County Parks and Open Space system, ensuring that work is completed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with departmental standards, priorities, and operational needs.

The SRMS plays a key role in performance management, coaching, staff development, training, and accountability. The position works closely with the SMEO to establish work priorities, develop work in field operations, emergency response, storm preparation and response, and other urgent operational needs to ensure continuity of essential Parks and Open Space services.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate for the Parks Senior Road Maintenance Supervisor position is an experienced, hands-on leader who brings strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, and a commitment to providing high-quality maintenance and construction services throughout Marin County Parks and Open Space.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience leading maintenance, construction, or public works crews and will be comfortable balancing daily operational demands with long-term planning and program priorities. They will have the ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects, effectively deploy staff and equipment, and adjust work plans as conditions, priorities, and emergencies arise.

The ideal candidate will be a strong people leader who understands that effective supervision goes beyond assigning work. They will establish clear expectations, provide coaching and feedback, support employee development, address performance issues appropriately, and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and professionalism. The candidate will work closely with the Supervising MEO and field staff to build a highly effective and cohesive maintenance team.

The position requires a strong understanding of maintenance equipment, construction practices, and field operations. The ideal candidate will have experience operating and overseeing medium and heavy equipment and will be able to assess field conditions, determine appropriate equipment and staffing needs, and provide practical solutions to complex maintenance and construction challenges.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with a broad range of work, including roads and trails, drainage and erosion control, bridges and structures, vegetation management, grading, culverts, resource restoration, and other infrastructure maintenance. They will be comfortable working in varied terrain and conditions and understand the unique operational challenges associated with maintaining a geographically dispersed system of parks, preserves, and open space lands.

The ideal candidate will also be an effective communicator and collaborator. They will work well with Parks and Open Space Rangers, Road and Trail staff, Facilities, Fleet, other County departments, contractors, and members of the public. They will be able to communicate clearly with both field staff and management, respond professionally to public concerns, and build productive working relationships across the organization.

Safety will be a fundamental priority for the successful candidate. They will lead by example, promote safe work practices, recognize and address hazards, and ensure that staff, equipment, and work sites are managed in a manner that protects employees, the public, and Parks and Open Space resources.

Above all, the ideal candidate will be a field-oriented, solutions-focused leader who takes pride in maintaining Marin County’s parks and open spaces. They will bring a strong work ethic, accountability, flexibility, and a willingness to step in and help when needed. They will understand that successful Parks and Open Space operations depend on teamwork, responsiveness, and a commitment to serving the community while protecting and maintaining the County’s valuable public lands and infrastructure.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of

• Thorough knowledge of methods, materials and equipment related to the assignment.
• Safe operating practices.

Ability to

• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage maintenance and construction programs.
• Supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Set performance standards.
• Prioritize work projects.
• Direct and inspect the technical details of construction and maintenance work.
• Estimate the staffing and equipment required for projects.
• Manage difficult situations with the public.
• Conduct surveys, collect data, analyze results and make appropriate recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, records and reports.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, training and experience that would demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to qualify is five years of experience in maintenance and construction related to the assignment, which included one year in a supervisory capacity.
 
Certificates and Licenses
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Dario Aguilar at [email protected].

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

Benefits

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.
 

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Agency Information

EmployerCounty of MarinAddress 3501 Civic Center Drive
Room 124
San Rafael, California, 94903 Phone415 473-2126
Website https://www.hr.marincounty.gov/our-divisions/join-our-team