Seasonal Trail & Habitat Conservation Technician

Marin County Sheriff's Office; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Marin County Parks is seeking a Conservation Science Seasonal Biological Trails Technician for the 2027 season. The role focuses on promoting sustainable trail access, restoring fragmented habitats, and coordinating with the Open Space Ranger staff on closures and maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in field surveys, GIS mapping, and habitat restoration concepts relevant to the Bay Area, plus 4WD operation or willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in biological monitoring, wildlife surveying, habitat assessments, nursery operations, vegetation mapping and management, or trail management.
• Completion of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units of training in environmental science, forest/wildlife ecology, or biological science may substitute for the experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Open Space Ranger staff and lead crews to implement trail closure strategies and basic trail maintenance.
• Monitor mitigation sites and prepare compliance monitoring reports for mitigation projects.
• Perform habitat restoration planning and implementation, assist with trail planning, construction and maintenance projects.

Skills

Trail monitoring

Habitat restoration

Manual and field surveys

GIS data collection

Education

Env science coursework (12 units/18 quarter units)

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS devices

Cloud-based databases

Job description

Marin County Parks is seeking a Conservation Science Seasonal Biological Trails Technician for the 2027 season. The role focuses on promoting sustainable trail access, restoring fragmented habitats, and coordinating with the Open Space Ranger staff on closures and maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in field surveys, GIS mapping, and habitat restoration concepts relevant to the Bay Area, plus 4WD operation or willingness to learn.