Job Details
Grounds Restoration Specialist
2024-12-31 County of San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo,CA
Description:
Click here to view detailed job description.
For more information regarding the Public Works Department, please visit our website at Public Works - County of San Luis Obispo
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the ability to: Oversee and organize the work of others and maintain quality control; Interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications and make rough estimates of labor and materials needs; Perform strenuous manual labor work such as planting, trimming, weeding, digging, irrigating, lifting moderate to heavy objects, preparation of soil, installation of erosion control products, carpentry, and masonry; Safely operate landscape construction equipment hand tools and power tools; Safely apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicide materials, and chemicals; Work outdoors in a variety of physical environments and weather conditions; Observe safe work practices and procedures; identify, correct or report occupational hazards; Effectively operate a computer and applicable computer applications; Establish and maintain an effective, positive working relationship with co-workers, County employees, the public and others contacted in the course of work; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with county staff and members of the public.
Education and Experience
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management, Horticulture, Forestry or a closely related field;
OR B: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in skilled landscaping, environmental and/or grounds restoration, specialized grounds maintenance, nursery trade, horticulture, natural resource management or a related field.
How to Apply
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at ...@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-###-#### for assistance or e-mail ...@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)###-####.
Make a Difference
Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.
Compensation and Benefits
Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.
For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated .
Some benefits include:
- Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance
- Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees.
- Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums)
- Free visits to the employee health clinic
- Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace
- Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more)
- A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust
- Optional deferred compensation plan
- Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)
- Paid personal, sick and vacation days
- 12 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education and Wellness Allowance
- Post Employment Health Plan
- Family Friendly workplace policies
- Flexible work schedule options
-Rideshare commuter benefits
- Pet Insurance
The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.
Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates:
The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) ###-####.
Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions:
The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or 'cafeteria' contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.
To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria),
Learning and Development
The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.
Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include:
- Emotional Intelligence
- Supervisor/Manager academies
- Microsoft Suite courses
- Defensive Driving
- Financial management
- Retirement preparedness
- Teambuilding
- Written Communication
- Conflict Management
- Clifton StrengthsFinder and DISC
- Job specific conferences/trainings
Student Loan Forgiveness
Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
County employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.
Homebuyer assistance program
Employees have access to the "Assist-to-Own" program sponsored by to get a loan for the down payment.
Salary : $64,979.20 - $82,929.60 Annually
Location : San Luis Obispo, CA
Job Type: Permanent - Hourly
Job Number: 1224PM-001106-01
Department: Public Works
Division: 40507 PW Environmental Division
Opening Date: 12/23/2024
Closing Date: 1/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
About the Position
The anticipated salary range for hire is $66,560.00 - $71,635.20 annually. The top of the range for salary advancement is $82,929.60.
Under general supervision, the Grounds Restoration Specialist functions as a lead worker for a project crew performing physical labor in the environmental restoration and maintenance of native environments disturbed by County capital projects. Oversees, organizes, and performs the physical labor in an area of specialized landscaping, horticulture, or native environments; may lead, coordinate, and/or perform duties associated with project related equipment operations, and the maintenance of related facilities such as erosion control devices, drainage culverts, fences, retaining walls, walkways, etc. and perform other related work as required.
Typical Tasks and Representative Duties
(Not in order of importance)
- Oversees, organizes, and performs the physical labor in an area of specialized landscaping, horticulture, or native environments.
- Develops planting schemes/layouts from general guidelines; works from plans, blueprints, and specifications; identifies ornamental and native species; propagates and cares for ornamental and native species.
- Leads a work crew in the preparation of soil, planting, and cultivation of native and ornamental landscapes.
- Coordinates and/or performs irrigation, application of fertilizers, weed control, and pesticides, and other labor, applications, and/or maintenance necessary to facilitate the restoration and vitality of native environments.
- Leads, coordinates, and/or performs maintenance on related facilities, such as erosion control devices, drainage culverts, fences, retaining walls, walkways, etc. and performs light construction repair work, such as low-voltage electrical, concrete, carpentry, masonry as necessary.
- Leads, coordinates, and/or performs duties associated with project related equipment operations. May include equipment such as excavators, gradalls, backhoes, front-end loaders, tractors, dump trucks, aerial tree trucks, hydro-seeders, trenchers, augers, and other construction equipment, power tools and hand tools.
- Provides coaching, training, and instruction in grounds restoration and maintenance techniques, planting, care and propagation of native and ornamental plant species, use and care of equipment and tools; provides input into performance reviews; may develop training exercises for tasks and equipment operations.
- Assures the quality of work performed by crew members and completion of work based on schedules provided; assures work is performed according to established safety practices and procedures; maintains records of work performed. Directs and performs set-up of traffic control devices and procedures at a job site to provide safe working conditions and public safety.
- Operates computer terminals and uses programs to order supplies and materials, prioritizes work orders and tracks expenses; makes rough estimates of labor and materials needs; assists in the development of project budgets and works with vendors to purchase materials and/or services.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Click here to view detailed job description.
For more information regarding the Public Works Department, please visit our website at Public Works - County of San Luis Obispo
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the ability to: Oversee and organize the work of others and maintain quality control; Interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications and make rough estimates of labor and materials needs; Perform strenuous manual labor work such as planting, trimming, weeding, digging, irrigating, lifting moderate to heavy objects, preparation of soil, installation of erosion control products, carpentry, and masonry; Safely operate landscape construction equipment hand tools and power tools; Safely apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicide materials, and chemicals; Work outdoors in a variety of physical environments and weather conditions; Observe safe work practices and procedures; identify, correct or report occupational hazards; Effectively operate a computer and applicable computer applications; Establish and maintain an effective, positive working relationship with co-workers, County employees, the public and others contacted in the course of work; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with county staff and members of the public.
Education and Experience
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management, Horticulture, Forestry or a closely related field;
OR B: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in skilled landscaping, environmental and/or grounds restoration, specialized grounds maintenance, nursery trade, horticulture, natural resource management or a related field.
How to Apply
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at ...@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-###-#### for assistance or e-mail ...@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)###-####.
Make a Difference
Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.
Compensation and Benefits
Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.
For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated .
Some benefits include:
- Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance
- Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees.
- Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums)
- Free visits to the employee health clinic
- Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace
- Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more)
- A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust
- Optional deferred compensation plan
- Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)
- Paid personal, sick and vacation days
- 12 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education and Wellness Allowance
- Post Employment Health Plan
- Family Friendly workplace policies
- Flexible work schedule options
-Rideshare commuter benefits
- Pet Insurance
The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.
Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates:
The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) ###-####.
Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions:
The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or 'cafeteria' contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.
To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria),
Learning and Development
The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.
Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include:
- Emotional Intelligence
- Supervisor/Manager academies
- Microsoft Suite courses
- Defensive Driving
- Financial management
- Retirement preparedness
- Teambuilding
- Written Communication
- Conflict Management
- Clifton StrengthsFinder and DISC
- Job specific conferences/trainings
Student Loan Forgiveness
Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
County employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.
Homebuyer assistance program
Employees have access to the "Assist-to-Own" program sponsored by to get a loan for the down payment.