$34.64-$42.09 Hourly / $6,004.00-$7,295.00 Monthly / $72,046.00-$87,542.00 Yearly
Under general supervision, patrols and inspects watershed properties and facilities in preventing trespassing and pollution of watersheds; fights forest fires; and performs related duties as required.
Requires normal responsibility for: following established methods and procedures in patrolling and caring for watershed areas; keeping routine records and reports. Nature of work requires: considerable physical effort in patrolling the watershed area; continuing exposure to the elements and to working conditions where minor injuries may occur.
1. Patrols and inspects watershed and reservoir areas; removes all debris and dead animals; issues warnings to swimmers, hunters, fishermen, garbage dumpers and other trespassers; maintains landscaped areas.
2. Reads indicating meters and recording instruments and charts to determine water levels, water flow and temperature; keeps records of unusual conditions and work performed.
3. Patrols lakes and reservoirs by launch to inspect water conditions and takes samples; locates, reports and fights forest fires.
4. Operates various pipe lines, flumes, stream flow, spillways and sluice gates to regulate the flow of water from the reservoirs; measures and dumps fluoride into hoppers to keep continual flow into the pipe lines; inspects, adjusts and operates chlorine station equipment.
5. May take weather station readings, search for lost hikers, perform maintenance work and escort visitors.
Knowledge of: methods and practices employed in the operation of gates, valves, screen systems, water measuring devices and other equipment related to reservoir operations; life saving and fire fighting equipment and artificial respiration.
Ability or Skill to: read gauges and measuring devices; use simple hand tools; fight fires; perform rescue operations; make simple arithmetical computations; write simple reports.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).
Experience: One (1) year of experience in general laboring and caretaking work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
License and Certification: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Substitution: None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PROMOTIVE LINES
To: 7270 Watershed Keeper Supervisor
From:
ORIGINATION DATE: 01/01/1900
AMENDED DATE: 01/20/2021
REASON FOR AMENDMENT: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.
BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN