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Salary : $110,575.62 - $134,410.53 Annually
Location : Santa Rosa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26/07-5510-DP
Department: Regional Parks Department (RPK)
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 95
Position Information
This recruitment is promotional only. You must presently be a full or part-time regular or probationary County of Sonoma, Community Development Commission, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, or Sonoma County Water Agency employee in order to apply for this position.
Sonoma County Regional Parks has requested a department promotional certification to fill a Marina Supervisor position. Only qualified permanent and/or probationary Regional Parks employees on the eligible list may be eligible for referral to the department for the advertised position. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time or part-time positions as they occur during the active status of the list.
Regional Parks oversees the operation of Spud Point Marina, Mason's Marina, and the Sport Fishing Center, including more than 375 berths and slips, transient moorage, public launching facilities, dry storage, fuel services, marine ice operations, waterfront infrastructure, and public access to one of California's premier public working waterfronts. In addition, the Spud Point Marina Ice House is the only large-scale marine ice production facility located between San Francisco and Fort Bragg. Serving as the primary point of contact for tenants, contractors, and the public, the Marina Supervisor works to ensure high-quality service and long-term facility through effective budgeting, recordkeeping, procurement, and operational planning. Additionally, the Marina Supervisor position is responsible for supervising marina staff, maintaining infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards.
As the ideal candidate to supervise staff and oversee the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the Spud Point Marina and its facilities, you bring your commitment to deliver exceptional services and many of the following qualifications:

• An understanding of the operational demands of today's marina system and the long-term opportunities that will shape its future
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including training, mentoring, and supporting staff
• The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and seek clarification when needed to ensure accuracy and understanding
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work tactfully and cooperatively with staff, concerned citizens, commercial fishing associations, charter operators, recreational boating organizations, tenants, contractors, advisory committees, community organizations, regulatory agencies, and County leadership
• Experience accurately creating, reviewing, and maintaining records and reports
• The ability to evaluate operational improvements, capital investments, emerging business opportunities, and industry trends that strengthen long-term sustainability and enhance the visitor and customer experience
• An understanding of the importance of preserving and strengthening Bodega Bay's working waterfront while supporting commercial fishing, recreational boating, tourism, public access, and environmental stewardship

In this role, incumbents drive assigned County vehicles on dirt roads, pavements, and in various weather conditions. This position typically works Monday through Friday at Spud Point Marina, Bodega Bay, and requires flexibility to work extended hours during peak seasons, such as commercial fishing seasons.
Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Education: Any combination of formal education, training and experience that provides an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of harbor and Marina facilities, including some experience as a lead worker, would provide such an opportunity.
Special Qualifications: Possession of a valid American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care card and First Aid/First Responder Certificate and completion of the California Boating Safety Course. Possession of a Hazwopper Hazmat Certification is required within six months of employment.
License: Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of: Marina operation and maintenance; federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations and codes pertaining to the Marina, boating, and inland waterways; safe boating operations and search and rescue techniques; hand tools, work aides, power tools and light machines used in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and related work; and tides and weather conditions.
Working knowledge of: full dock and ice plant operations; monetary and statistical record keeping; advanced first aid techniques and practices, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Ability to: follow written and oral directions; effectively train, schedule, assign and supervise subordinate personnel; perform arithmetic calculations involving United States monetary units and other basic arithmetic calculations; use electronic information equipment to create spreadsheets, reports, and other documents; tactfully enforce Marina rules, regulations, laws and ordinances, and issue written citations for violations; operate small boating craft; swim; plan and direct Marina operations; perform general building and unskilled maintenance and repair tasks with hand tools, work aides, and light machines; comply with and enforce common safety practices and procedures; detect safety hazards within a Marina area and take corrective action; establish and/or maintain recordkeeping and filing systems; prepare written reports; apply advanced first aid to Marina visitors; speak effectively before groups and audiences; perform moderately heavy physical labor; prepare an annual budget; work during weekdays, weekends, holidays, and shift hours; may wear a uniform; and may live in County provided housing.
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.

Please visit to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.
Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Personally identifiable information (PII) is removed from the standard application fields and applicable attachments. This PII blind screening practice redacts a candidate's personal information that could potentially influence or bias the scoring process. Personal information includes the applicant's name, former last name, address, phone number, email, driver's license number, school name, education start and end dates, age, date of birth, gender, and race. This PII blind screening practice helps contribute to a fair and equitable examination process.
Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
Additional Information
A background investigation may be 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 candidates.
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 (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job announcement 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.
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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 accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 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) 565-2331. 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) 565-2900.
*Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid State of California Class C Driver's License by date of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care card and First Aid/First Responder Certificate, and have you completed the California Boating Safety Course?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Hazwoper Hazmat Certification within six months of employment?

• Yes
• No

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For this question and all subsequent questions, please provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of