Salary : $111,501.00 - $126,145.50 Annually
Location : Castro Valley, CA
Job Type: Full-time (40 hrs)
Job Number: 25-AP-06
Division: Operations
Department: SANITATION
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/26/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The PositionABOUT US:The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is a full-service governmental agency stewarding a metropolitan system of public open space parklands and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of the San Francisco Bay. EBRPD spans across 125,000 acres in 73 regional parks, including over 1,250 miles of trails that are enjoyed by over 25 million visitors and the community per year. The Park District acquires, manages, and preserves natural and cultural resources for everyone to enjoy now and forever to experience nature nearby.
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:• Respect - We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
• Resilience - We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
• Relationships - Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
• Responsiveness - We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
• 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?• Working 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.
• A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission.
• Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).Click
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• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
• Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch).
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
Under general direction, supervises the collection and disposal of sewage, recommends and designs sanitation facilities, supervises sanitation construction projects, and coordinates with regulatory agencies responsible for control and enforcement of sewage regulations; coordinates recycling and waste reduction programs throughout the Park District; and performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions - Supervises sanitation crew;
- Develops and administers work schedules and standards, staff training, performance evaluations, safety meetings and inspections;
- Provides leadership, motivation, support and encouragement to staff;
- Coordinates and directs the work of other park staff and contractors;
- Conducts the Park District's solid waste program;
- Designs plans and writes technical specifications for a variety of sanitation and waste reduction projects;
- Develops, administers and manages contracts;
- Obtains permits, collects data and prepares reports for appropriate regulatory agencies;
- Monitors budget and determines budget priorities;
- Purchases materials, equipment and supplies;
- Maintains records, logs, inventories, work requests, and writes reports and other correspondence as required;
- Consults with park supervisors and other staff and generally provides expertise and recommendations for sanitation and waste reduction projects throughout the Park District.
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:- Coordinates the use of portable sanitation facilities;
- Serves as sanitation truck driver in the event of absences or emergencies;
- Stays abreast of sanitation technology to meet current and future District needs;
- Manages emergency situations such as sewage spills, overflows, etc. as necessary
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsEducation: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a discipline related to prospective duties,
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Experience: Four (4) years of appropriate experience in sanitation maintenance, including experience as a lead worker or supervisor.
ORLicense or Certificate: Possession of a valid Class B California Driver's License, including the tanker and air brake endorsement is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification.
Additional Information Knowledge of: - Knowledge of the sanitation industry including construction principles, codes and regulations affecting sanitation facilities, septic systems, and sewage collection and disposal techniques and related equipment;
- Principles and practices of effective supervision;
- Sewer collection maintenance and inspection techniques the operation and maintenance of advanced septic systems;
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:- Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications;
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers and park users.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT- Must pass a Level 1 background check.
- Must wear a Park District Uniform.
- Employees in this classification will be required to be able to use respirators in accordance with Cal OSHA regulations.
- May be required to work unusual hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- May be required to be on-call on a scheduled basis and available for emergency response.
License and Certificates:
- Grade 2 Collection System and Maintenance Certificate, (CWEA) California Water Environment Association
- Septic System Operation & Maintenance, National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT)
- Septic System Installer, National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT)
- Septic System Inspector, National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT)
- CCTV Pipeline, Lateral and Manhole Assessment, National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO)
- Sewage Hauling Permit, Contra Costa County Environmental Health
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.For information regarding the District's applicable benefits package, please visit
For temporary and/or on-call assignments, there are no benefits offered.
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Be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the experience section of the application. Additionally, "See Resume" as a response will not be considered sufficient information to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.
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Do you have four (4) years of experience in sanitation maintenance?
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Describe how many years of experience in sanitation maintenance you have as a lead worker or supervisor.
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Do you possess a valid California Class B driver's license, including the tanker and air brake endorsement?
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Do you possess a certificate in Septic System and Operation Maintenance, National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT)?
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Do you possess a certificate as a Septic System Installer, National Association of Wastewater Technicians?
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Do you possess a certificate as a Septic System Inspector, National Association of Wastewater Technicians?
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Please describe any other relevant licenses or certificates you possess relevant to this position.
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