Roads and Trails Supervisor

Roads And Trails Supervisor

The East Bay Regional Park District is currently recruiting for a Roads and Trails Supervisor located at the Park District's Pacheco Corp Yard in Martinez, CA. This position oversees the Roads and Trails crew and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the construction, maintenance, and repair of park roads, trails, drainage systems, and related infrastructure. The Roads and Trails Supervisor assists with the development and administration of the department's budget, work schedules, maintenance programs, contracts, staff training, and safety initiatives while providing leadership and support to staff.

The position also designs erosion control measures, drainage structures, culvert installations, and accessible trail improvements; coordinates with park staff and contractors; prepares cost estimates, reports, and recommendations; and ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with District standards.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Strong working knowledge of road and trail design, drainage systems, erosion control, culvert installation, and heavy equipment operations.
• Proven experience leading and developing field crews in road, trail, and infrastructure construction and maintenance.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and prioritizing multiple projects while managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and resources effectively.
• Excellent communicator who builds collaborative relationships with stakeholders and provides clear direction in the field.
• A problem-solver with sound judgment, capable of making effective decisions in changing field conditions while maintaining high-quality standards.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:

• Deadline for Filing: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm
• Qualifications Review: Early August 2026
• Tentative Date of Onsite Examinations: Week of August 17, 2026

ABOUT US:

The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres, 1,250 miles of trails, and 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education.

Learn about our Mission and Vision, History, and our contributions to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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).  (Download PDF reader) for details regarding additional benefits.
• 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).