Job Details
Marina Attendant - Extra Help
2025-04-28 County of Sonoma, CA Santa Rosa,CA
Description:
Spud Point Marina is on Bodega Harbor in Bodega Bay. The harbor is the hub of commercial and sportfishing in Sonoma County. Bodega Bay features restaurants, galleries, and shops and is surrounded by parks offering camping, hiking, fishing and other outdoor recreation opportunities. Bodega Bay also makes a great base for touring the North Coast and Wine Country. Sailing, whale watching, sportfishing and other charter trips are great ways to enjoy Bodega Bay and to get out on the ocean. Sonoma County Regional Parks operates the located across the harbor from Spud Point Marina. The is the only place in Bodega Bay where privately chartered boats may dock for passenger loading and unloading.
About Regional Parks
Sonoma County Regional Parks includes 60 parks and beaches from Petaluma to Gualala and Sonoma to Bodega Bay. Many offer wild landscapes, and miles of trails. Others feature sports fields, playgrounds and campgrounds. Regional Parks also manages the county's largest ocean marina and largest extracurricular environmental education center.
EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT
Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill up to six temporary, extra-help positions in the Regional Parks Department. This employment list may also be used to fill future extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Education: Any combination of education and training that will provide one with the knowledge and abilities.
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
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions are used to evaluate your qualifications. Please provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (pass/not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department. The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration.
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 to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-###-####), 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: RR
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: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.
Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit
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 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) ###-####. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at or (707) ###-####.
*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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How did you first learn about this opportunity?
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This position requires wearing a uniform. Are you willing to wear a uniform?
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This position requires working different shifts, weekends, and holidays. Are you willing to work different shifts, weekends, and holidays?
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Can you swim at a level necessary to ensure your own personal safety?
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Responses to supplemental questions are used to evaluate your qualifications. Please answer the questions below and provide sufficient information in the Work Experience section of your application to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications.
Do you have a combination of at least two years of experience in semi-skilled building construction, repair, maintenance, and groundskeeping work, some of which took place in a marina environment? (Check all that apply):
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Please indicate if you have experience performing the following type of duties (Check all that apply):
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Marina Attendants are required to perform a variety of light and heavy semi-skilled manual tasks related to the construction, repair, and maintenance of the Marina and the surrounding landscape including janitorial work. Please check each area below in which you have experience. If you do not have experience in any of the areas listed, please check "None of the Above." (Check all that apply).
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Please provide any additional information you would like us to consider regarding your qualifications for this position.
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Salary: $32.27 - $39.22 Hourly
Location : Santa Rosa, CA
Job Type: Extra Help
Job Number: 25/04-5506-EH
Department: Regional Parks Department (RPK)
Opening Date: 04/24/2025
Closing Date: 5/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 10
Position Information
Join Sonoma County Regional Parks as a Marina Attendant!
Multiple positions are available!
If you are passionate for connecting people to parks and the outdoors, apply now!
Starting salary $32.27/hour!
Marina Attendants
Marina Attendants work independently, performing a variety of construction, semi-skilled maintenance, and repair work, including janitorial tasks for the bathrooms, shower facilities, offices, and the laundromat at the marina. These positions enforce marina rules, regulations, and ordinances, and perform security rounds and dock checks. You will also:
- Operating an ice plant
- Collecting marina fees, handle cash, and retail sales
- Dispensing fuel, oil, and ice to boats
- Composing minor incident reports
- Performing janitorial tasks for bathrooms, shower facilities, the laundromat, and the marina office
- Six months of experience working in a marina, handling small boats, and practicing safe boating
- Two or more years experience working in semi-skilled building construction, electrical, equipment maintenance, painting, and/or plumbing
- The ability to enforce rules and build positive relationships with the community
- Basic to Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Positivity, adaptability, and the ability to self-motivate
Spud Point Marina is on Bodega Harbor in Bodega Bay. The harbor is the hub of commercial and sportfishing in Sonoma County. Bodega Bay features restaurants, galleries, and shops and is surrounded by parks offering camping, hiking, fishing and other outdoor recreation opportunities. Bodega Bay also makes a great base for touring the North Coast and Wine Country. Sailing, whale watching, sportfishing and other charter trips are great ways to enjoy Bodega Bay and to get out on the ocean. Sonoma County Regional Parks operates the located across the harbor from Spud Point Marina. The is the only place in Bodega Bay where privately chartered boats may dock for passenger loading and unloading.
About Regional Parks
Sonoma County Regional Parks includes 60 parks and beaches from Petaluma to Gualala and Sonoma to Bodega Bay. Many offer wild landscapes, and miles of trails. Others feature sports fields, playgrounds and campgrounds. Regional Parks also manages the county's largest ocean marina and largest extracurricular environmental education center.
EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT
Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill up to six temporary, extra-help positions in the Regional Parks Department. This employment list may also be used to fill future extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Education: Any combination of education and training that will provide one with the knowledge and abilities.
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.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions are used to evaluate your qualifications. Please provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (pass/not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department. The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration.
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 to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-###-####), 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: RR
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: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.
Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit
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 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) ###-####. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at or (707) ###-####.
*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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How did you first learn about this opportunity?
- Careers in Government
- College or University
- County of Sonoma Human Resources Office
- Craigslist
- DiversityJobs
- Employee of Sonoma County
- Glassdoor
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Handshake
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Latino Service Providers
- Los Cien
- Press Democrat
- sonoma-county.org/www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org
- Start Here!
- X (Twitter)
- Veterans Services Office
- Women's Organization or Group
- Other Internet Site
- Other Publication
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This position requires wearing a uniform. Are you willing to wear a uniform?
- Yes
- No
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This position requires working different shifts, weekends, and holidays. Are you willing to work different shifts, weekends, and holidays?
- Yes
- No
04
Can you swim at a level necessary to ensure your own personal safety?
- Yes
- No
05
Responses to supplemental questions are used to evaluate your qualifications. Please answer the questions below and provide sufficient information in the Work Experience section of your application to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications.
Do you have a combination of at least two years of experience in semi-skilled building construction, repair, maintenance, and groundskeeping work, some of which took place in a marina environment? (Check all that apply):
- Yes, I have at least two years of experience in semi-skilled building construction, repair, maintenance, and groundskeeping work.
- Yes, I have at least 6 months of paid experience working at a marina.
- No, I do not have experience working at a marina.
- No, I do have at least two years of experience in semi-skilled building construction, repair, maintenance, and groundskeeping work.
- None of the Above
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Please indicate if you have experience performing the following type of duties (Check all that apply):
- Collecting fees and/or handling cash for retail sales
- Completing incident reports
- Dispensing fuel, oil, and ice to boats
- Enforcing ordinances, rules, and/or regulations
- Handling small boats while utilizing safe boating practices
- Operating an ice plant
- Performing security rounds
- None of the Above
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Marina Attendants are required to perform a variety of light and heavy semi-skilled manual tasks related to the construction, repair, and maintenance of the Marina and the surrounding landscape including janitorial work. Please check each area below in which you have experience. If you do not have experience in any of the areas listed, please check "None of the Above." (Check all that apply).
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- Equipment Maintenance
- Janitorial work (such as cleaning bathrooms and/or offices
- Landscaping
- Painting
- Plumbing
- None of the Above
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Please provide any additional information you would like us to consider regarding your qualifications for this position.
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