Location: all cities,OH, USA
Definition
Under general supervision, is responsible for performing source water protection activities and monitoring/securing City watershed properties; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do theexamples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
* Identifies hazardous, unlawful, and unauthorized use of City watershed properties by patrolling land and water areas with City vehicles and boats, walking property boundaries, and securing facilities and equipment;
* Responds to public inquiries concerning the utilization of City watershed properties, the location of City property boundaries and easements, and applicable laws and regulations;
* Monitors public utilization of City reservoirs, park land, and associated facilities to ensure water protection, public safety, health, and welfare;
* Provides field and technical support with natural resources and land stewardship management activities;
* Investigates and documents pollution sources and collects evidence and samples as necessary;
* Meets with landowners adjacent to the City's watershed properties in order to assist with the resolution of encroachment issues and to secure land stewardship agreements;
* May perform light preventative and corrective maintenance on City vehicles, boats, and water-analysis instruments to ensure safe and efficient operation;
* Compiles reports of investigations, issues warnings, records statements, and collects findings for action taken and/or recommended;
* Notifies local law enforcement agencies as necessary for compliance assistance;
* Uses hand tools or other equipment to assist in the maintenance of City watershed properties and facilities as needed;
* Assists with the creation, development, and implementation of public education and outreach programs;
* May facilitate activities conducted on watershed properties with emergency medical services, law enforcement, or other regulatory agencies;
* May use instruments and read gauges to monitor and record land and water data, including position, elevation, temperature, precipitation, or other water quality indicators.
Minimum Qualifications
Significant college coursework (eighteen (18) quarter or twelve (12) semester hours) in natural resources, environmental science, forestry, park management, wildlife management, or a closely related field. Substitution(s): One (1) year of field experience in natural resource conservation, protection, or restoration; wildlife management; or providing security within a park or facility may be substituted for the required education.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
By the completion of the probationary period, must possess a valid Ohio Boaters Education Certificate.
Test/Job Contact Information
The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and will replace the names on the current list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-###-####.
The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice exam weighted 70% covering Oral Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Information Ordering, Natural Resources, Boating, Safety/First Aid, Customer Relations; a Situational Judgement Test weighted 15%; and a computer skills test weighted 15% covering Word 2010, Outlook 2010, and Excel 2010.
Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.
All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.
The certification process will be: Fixed Band
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website at