Job Description
Position Title: Watershed Ranger Job Description: Under direct supervision of the Watershed Supervisor, incumbent maintains, protects and preserves the Salt Lake City Watershed and related lands and City facilities in and above the foothills. Directly responsible for preserving and stewarding water quality before it enters the water treatment plants, the Watershed Ranger performs patrol, land management, maintenance, education, code enforcement, HAZMAT response and other duties as needed. Interacts with and educates the public, watershed residents and visitors, agencies, ski resorts, and other watershed stakeholders concerning watershed protection and preservation. Enforces, or assists in the enforcement of, watershed ordinances, rules and regulations. This is a uniformed position. Position Salary Range: $23.63 - $31.10 This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Paid vacation and personal leave Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice. Key Responsibilities: Patrol - Maintains year-round watershed patrols in recreation, residential and construction zones, as well as backcountry areas, by whatever means available: foot, motor vehicles, mountain bikes, skis, snowshoes, boats, etc. Responsible for the enforcement of Watershed regulations. Must be able to use, and direct and supervise persons in, the appropriate methods to correct problems, repair damages, or mitigate hazards. Locates and corrects actual and potential hazards. Informs and educates users and user groups on the importance of watershed protection. Works directly with the appropriate law enforcement agencies to ensure enforcement, prosecution or forceful intervention when needed. Land Management – Under direction of the Watershed Supervisor, leads and/or participates in land management projects. This includes, but is not limited to, noxious weed mitigation and mapping, fire fuel reduction programs, trail building and maintenance, campground and recreation area management and associated tasks. Must have working knowledge of use of tools such as chainsaws, Pulaski, axes, etc. Education - Performs and leads completion of tasks related to the City’s Watershed educational programs, as directed by the Watershed Supervisor. Responsible for educational outreach on watershed policies. Delivers classroom and field-based watershed education programs. Helps develop and coordinate educational materials including displays, signage and brochures with other agencies. Maintenance – Performs regular watershed stewardship activities. Cleans and maintains watershed toilet facilities to City standards on a regular basis. Maintains watershed lands and recreation facilities. Performs semi-skilled maintenance work such as painting, carpentry, system maintenance, building repairs, roofing, and electrical maintenance, plowing, etc., using appropriate hand tools and machinery. May work with skilled maintenance workers as an assistant or apprentice level trainee. Code Enforcement - Monitors residential, commercial and ski resort construction within the watershed. Works closely with building permitting departments and other agencies to ensure construction compliance with watershed ordinance and regulations, including meeting minimum setback requirements and erosion control measures, and any other appropriate mitigation. Collects samples and evaluates data when appropriate. Fire Response - Responsible for the notification of authorities of any fire threatening the watershed. May on occasion be asked to put out small fires when they are identified during the course of routine monitoring and are easily contained with minimal equipment and risk Assists in the Utility response to wildfires impacting the watershed. Coordinates with local fire department and forest service on major firefighting efforts and restoration projects. Advises campers, canyon residents and others on fire prevention measures. HAZMAT- Responds to hazardous spills, initiates containment, and notifies appropriate agencies for cleanup. Maintains first response materials on vehicles. Notifies downstream users, including the water treatment plant, of the hazard to assist in decisions on facility operations. Files appropriate repor