Qureos Mentor

Marin County, CA

<div></div><div><div><ul><li><div>ABOUT US
 
 
ABOUT US:
 
 
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people &ldquo;I work for the County of Marin.&rdquo; Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
 
 
Marin County Fire Department: Our employees are important assets in the actualization of our mission. They each play a vital role and carry the responsibility to express our department values in their daily work. Click on the &ldquo;MCFD&rdquo; link to learn more about our department and the people who make our organization a great place to work: MCFD
 
 
FIRE (Fire Innovation Recruitment Education) Foundry: The FIRE Foundry is a career pathway program designed to support community members through career exploration in the fire service and strengthen competitiveness for future employment as firefighters or related careers in medicine, public safety and environmental conservation. Click on the &ldquo;FIRE Foundry&rdquo; link to learn more about the program: FIRE Foundry
 
 
Service - Teamwork - Operational Readiness - Professionalism
 
 
ABOUT THE POSITION
 
 
The FIRE Foundry is seeking a dynamic group of seven interns to be placed with specialized divisions to meet the needs of the department and community. Intern schedules and projects will vary depending on site location. Six of the internships will have the opportunity to build hands-on site-specific skills to continue to move forward in the careers in fire and EMS. Hours may range from 20-40 hours every week. We expect the internship to start in June and end in December 2026. There will be one internship with FIRE Foundry that may last for one year.
 
 
Site specific skill building may include community outreach, volunteer engagement, vegetation tracking, and more. These positions require the intern to have prior experience or education in the fields to be eligible.
 
 
Examples of Intern Placement Site locations:
 
 
Office of Emergency Management
 
 
Fire Administration
 
 
Public Information Officer
 
 
Vegetation Management
 
 
FIRE Foundry
 
 
ABOUT YOU
 
 
Our Highly Qualified Candidate will be a motivated individual with a strong interest in pursuing a career in the Fire Service and/or Emergency Medical Services. They will be committed to focusing on a specific area of interest and have experience or education in vegetation management or public safety e.g. fire, EMS or law enforcement. They will successfully shadow and assist leadership in completing tasks in a timely and effective manner. The ideal candidate will be able to perform tasks related to their specific internship and demonstrate a strong alignment with the mission and values of the FIRE Foundry.
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
Knowledge of:
 
<ul><li>Work or education experience in vegetation management or public safety e.g. fire, EMS, or law enforcement.</li>
<li>Principles of teamwork, field safety, and effective communication in a professional work environment.</li>
</ul> 
Ability to:
 
<ul><li>Work collaboratively as part of a team and follow instructions from supervisors.</li>
<li>Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, and the public.</li>
<li>Engage in ongoing education and training, including required courses, certifications, and professional development activities.</li>
</ul> 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
<ul><li>In accordance with state legal requirements, must be at least 18 years of age by the application filing deadline.</li>
<li>High school graduation or equivalent (GED).</li>
<li>Needs to have recently graduated or completed a certificate program in the last 12 months or take a course during this intern period.</li>
</ul> 
Certificates and Licenses:
 
<ul><li>Job classes require travel between various County and business-related locations. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County, including review of a recent DMV history. Applicants are required to furnish a recent DMV driving record when invited to an interview. California residents can obtain an online California Driver Record at: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr .</li>
<li>Possession of a valid California Class C (Basic) driver&rsquo;s license and a satisfactory driving history as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles is required.</li>
</ul> 
Special Requirements
 
 
Ability to complete a request for LiveScan.
 
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
 
 
If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Joy Fossett at joy.fossett@marincounty.gov .
 
 
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
 
 
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies which may occur while the list remains active.
 
 
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.
 
 
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
 
 
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
 
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
 
 
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
 
 
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
 
 
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
 
 
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
 
 
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
 
 
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
 
 
<ul><li>IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
</li></ul> 
Closing Date/Time: 4/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
</div></li><li><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">ABOUT THE COMPANY</h3>
</div><div><ul><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">County of Marin</h3>
</li></ul><ul><li>(415) 473-6104</li>
</ul><div>The County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County&rsquo;s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin&rsquo;s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
 When you&rsquo;re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County&rsquo;s communities.
 We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization&rsquo;s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.</div></div></li></ul></div></div>

Student Intern - Special Assignment (FIRE Foundry Advanced)

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Student Intern - Special Assignment (FIRE Foundry Advanced)