Water Protection Specialist I - EXAM

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Water Protection Specialist I - EXAM

Salary

$22.85 - $34.26 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-1871-C1

Department

60 Department of Public Utilities

Division

Division of Water

Opening Date

09/13/2024

Closing Date

10/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

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 the examples 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 aNEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and willreplacethe 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 614-645-7439.

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 athttp://utilities.columbus.gov/.

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short-term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

01

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have 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? If so, you must attach an OFFICIAL Transcript detailing those hours, otherwise your application will be rejected.

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have 1 year of field experience in natural resource conservation, protection, or restoration; wildlife management; or providing security within a park or facility? If so, ensure all jobs where you gained said experience are listed on this application.

• Yes

• No

  04

  Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties. Note: A resume' attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.

• o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

• o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

  Required Question

Agency

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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