7270-Watershed Keeper Supervisor

Job description

SAN FRANCISCO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CLASS TITLE: WATERSHED KEEPER SUPERVISOR

JOB CODE: 7270

DEFINITION

Under direction, is responsible for planning, organizing, assigning and supervising the work activities of Watershed Keepers, Watershed Workers and/or other crews; assigns and delegates work that involves the general maintenance of watershed lands and reservoir properties, aqueducts and facilities; patrols to prevent trespassing on watershed lands, pollution to water supplies, and land encroachments on the rights-of-way; responds to various emergency conditions; oversees preventative measures to reduce risk of emergency actions; and assists in fighting forest fires.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Class 7270 Watershed Keeper Supervisor is distinguished from class 7470 Watershed Keeper in that the former is assigned more difficult and complex work and supervises a team of staff such as Watershed Keepers, Watershed Workers, Laborers and/or other crews.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises Watershed Keepers, Watershed Workers, Laborers and/or other crews.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Delegates assignments and projects; supervises the activities of the Watershed Keepers, Watershed Workers, and Laborers and/or other crews in the patrolling and inspecting of the reservoirs, watershed lands, and rights-of-way.

2. Supervises the operation and inspection of various dams, penstocks, pipelines, flumes, screens, stream flows, spillways, sluice gates, and valves to regulate the flow of water to and from reservoirs.

3. Supervises the removal of foreign matter from reservoir properties; issues warnings to trespassers and facilitates the removal of trespassers; and does general labor to assist in Watershed maintenance.

4. Delegates work activities and assigned areas to subordinates; arranges for intensified surveillance in particularly troublesome areas; creates weekly work schedules, appoints replacements and changes of assignments during vacations, sick-leave periods and emergencies.

5. Responsible for the maintenance of the various logs, records and reports pertinent to this position.

6. Responsible for the proper maintenance of launches and other watercraft used on reservoirs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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 such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation; management and maintenance of open lands and watershed properties; safety practices pertaining to open lands and watershed management.

Ability and Skill to: Plan, assign and supervise the activities of subordinate personnel, read gauges and measuring devices; use simple hand tools; make simple arithmetic computations; prepare and review operating reports; communicate in an effective manner, both orally and in writing; use basic computer and computer applications; work and drive in various terrains and adverse conditions; respond to emergencies, such as firefighting and rescue operations; represent organization in a courteous manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).

Experience:

Four (4) years of verifiable work experience that performs duties which involve protection, conservation, operation, natural resource management, and/or maintenance/development of watersheds, reservoirs, and/or forestry.

License and Certification:

Requires possession of a valid California driver�s license

Substitution:

Additional education from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in either Watershed Management, Natural Resource Conservation, Forest or Park Management, Wildland/Range Management, Wildland Recreation, Biology, Natural Resources, Physical Science, or other closely related fields, may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). One (1) year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units / forty-five (45) quarter units.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Nature of work requires: some physical effort and exposure to inclement weather and other potentially hazardous elements in the supervision of the patrolling, inspecting, and caring for the watershed area.

PROMOTIVE LINES

From: 7470 Watershed Keeper

ORIGINATION DATE: 01/14/1965

AMENDED DATE: 08/17/12; 12/18/23

REASON FOR AMENDMENT: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City 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.

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