7542-Watershed Worker (Seasonal)

Job description

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF SAN FRANCISCO

CLASS TITLE: WATERSHED WORKER (SEASONAL) CODE: 7542

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under supervision, performs seasonal unskilled out-door manual work in connection with the maintenance and protection of watersheds, with special emphasis on soil erosion control and fire protection; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for sustained physical effort in performing assigned tasks; continuous exposure to physical and working conditions where minor injuries might be incurred; observing safety precautions and regulations while working at dangerous heights.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Assists in the protection and maintenance of watersheds, reservoir property, rights-of-way, fire breaks, and improvements thereon.

2. Cleans grounds and assists in weed and ground erosion control; cuts and burns brush and weeds; sprays brush with weed killer; fights fires.

3. Performs protective maintenance tasks on the areas adjacent to and surrounding dams and reservoirs; rakes and burns driftwood from shorelines.

4. Assists in preventing trespass on Water Department property.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: None.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires some ability to use implements or equipment such as rakes, hoes, axes, shovels, etc.

Requires ability to: follow oral and written instructions; use common hand tools; work from dangerous heights.

PROMOTIVE LINES:

No normal line of promotion - positions seasonal.

Adopted 5/24/62

Standard information

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.

Historic and future compensation