Watershed Ranger I​/II

Watershed Ranger I / II

Job :

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled.

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Department:
Community Enhancement and Compliance

Division:
Rangers

• Employment Type:
  
  Regular Full-Time with Benefits
• Schedule:
  
  Variable schedule; weekends and holidays required

• Watershed Ranger I: $27.28 – $30.32 per hour
• Watershed Ranger II: $31.91 – $35.46 per hour

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long‑Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Sick Leave, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance.

Optional, employee‑elected voluntary benefits are available.

The purpose of this position is to assist the Senior Watershed Ranger in monitoring and operating the City’s raw water source facilities and managing public visitation. The position provides resource protection, community outreach, natural resource management, park administration, and public safety on raw water reservoirs and public lands as described in 13.20.020.

• Manage water storage to ensure sufficient and safe supply to meet water system demands
• Monitor reservoir surface elevations and creek flows
• Inspect and operate raw water reservoirs and pipelines
• Complete periodic dam safety inspections of Button Rock Dam
• Release water in consultation with the State Water Commissioner
• Complete all required documentation related to water management
• Patrol Button Rock Preserve, McCall Lake, and other public lands by foot, vehicle, or boat
• Ensure visitor safety, identify hazards, and protect natural resources
• Provide first aid, perform rescue operations, and coordinate emergency medical response
• Educate the public and enforce rules and regulations; investigate violations and write municipal summonses as required
• Assist with land and natural resource management programs including land and water control, timber harvest, weed control, erosion control, and protection of City reservoirs and property
• Maintain records and assist in preparing reports related to visitation, recreation programs, revenues, expenditures, and enforcement activities
• Identify capital improvement needs and prepare budget estimates
• Assist with managing construction and maintenance projects
• Participate in maintenance and repair of City buildings, facilities, and property, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, landscaping, and other semi‑skilled duties
• Make presentations to schools, service clubs, and other interested groups
• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator and Senior Watershed Ranger to develop and operate volunteer projects
• Operate a wide variety of equipment used in parks, open space, forestry, raw water utilities, and public lands
• Assist the Senior Watershed Ranger and Watershed Ranger II in training new full‑time and temporary rangers

• Performs all duties of a Watershed Ranger I
• Acts as quartermaster for program equipment and supplies
• Hires and trains new full‑time and temporary rangers

Work is performed outdoors most of the time under varying and extreme weather conditions and includes considerable walking and standing. Exposure includes noise, dust, pollen, gases, oils, solvents, and occasionally chemicals such as herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. The position requires the ability to communicate and work cooperatively with employees and the public. Incumbents must work weekends, holidays, and adjusted schedules as needed and must meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the job.

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, natural sciences, park and recreation management, criminal justice, or a directly related field and/or
• Three (3) years of experience in natural resource management, outdoor recreation, wildlife, fisheries, ecology, regulation enforcement, boat operation, and emergency medical response

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, natural sciences,…