Marina Assistant

Berkeley California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement scientific exploration free speech and the arts and home to over 50 parks a top-ranked university and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

The City of Berkeley is now accepting applications for the Temporary Marina Assistant position! In this role you will patrol the Berkeley Marina and adjacent dock and ground areas for the prevention of theft vandalism and hazardous conditions. You will also perform boat towing and rescue operations provide customer service and perform office clerical and custodial duties.

A typical way of gaining the knowledge skills and abilities for this position is:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience in marina operations equivalent to the Marina Assistant Trainee level. Possession of a Coast Guard Auxiliary or Power Squadron certificate and a lifesaving certificate and small boat handling experience are desirable.

Other requirements include:

• Must possess a valid California drivers license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be willing to work evening night and weekend shifts.
• Must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions.
• Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Upon completion of probationary period must obtain a valid certificate in cardio pulmonary resuscitation.

The exam process will include but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
• Review of Supplemental Questionnaire

Tests may consist of any combination of written oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include but are not necessarily limited to typing math reading writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency or any other job-related knowledge skill ability or qualification. The City may without notice change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history educational credentials and degrees certificates registrations and licenses including drivers license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race color national origin ancestry religion age physical or mental disability or medical condition sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information marital status pregnancy political affiliation veterans status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.