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Watershed Inspector Assistance Jurisdiction: Schuyler County Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive Reviewed: March 1, 204; Reviewed: June 23, 2011; Revised: August 16, 2016 WATERSHED INSPECTOR ASSISTANT DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position exists in the County Public Health Department and involves responsibility for assisting the Watershed Inspector in preventing pollution or contamination of water systems by inspecting and patrolling watersheds in Schuyler County to ensure compliance to codes, rules and regulations. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Watershed Inspector. Accomplishes related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Makes assessments of undeveloped building sites concerning soil and topography to ensure development comply with local and state watershed codes; Performs dye tests to determine point source contamination; Visits and reports on conditions at rural individual sewage in the Watershed area; Takes samples of water system for analysis by laboratory of bacteriological and chemical components; Inspects rural individual water supplies in the watershed area to locate point source pollution; Patrols watersheds on foot and by vehicle to ensure compliance of rules and regulations and to locate, remove or prevent sources of contamination or pollution; Reports problems encountered upon conducting sanitary surveys to Watershed Inspector; Provides water quality information to the public; Prepares a variety of records and reports; Investigates complaints and reports violations of watershed rules to Watershed Inspector ; Communicates with a variety of people; Performs on-site consultation and inspection of individual new water systems installation to ensure code compliance; Collection of fees and payments at the time of service, when possible; Problem solves issues with individual water and septic systems owners; Participates in public health preparedness activities as trained and assigned. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of New York State Sanitary Code and other State and local rules and regulations pertaining to watersheds; Good knowledge of common causes of watershed pollution and contamination; Good knowledge of principles of soil science regarding percolation; Ability to collect valid data; ---PAGE BREAK--- Watershed Inspector Assistance Ability to prepare accurate and concise reports; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Ability to work with all socioeconomic levels, ethnic groups and cultures within the community; Ability to develop cooperative relationships with associates and to deal effectively with the public; Ability to work with contractors, home builders, engineers and property owners to facilitate design and construction of water and wastewater facilitie;s Ability to understand and apply the services fee schedule; Ability to learn basic principles, techniques and practices of environmental inspection; Ability to swim and travel long distances by foot in rugged terrain; Willingness to work under adverse weather conditions; Physical condition that is commensurate with the demands of the position . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. Completion of sixty semester credit hours at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university including at least twelve semester credit hours in physical and biological sciences; or B. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two years of experience in the maintenance of water treatment or wastewater disposal systems; or C. An equivalent combination of training and experience, as defined by the limits of A. and B. above. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is required