The Watershed Environmental Supervisor performs skilled tasks related to the general maintenance, environmental and physical health of WSSC Water’s watershed and water reservoirs. This role performs inspections for the protection, and enhancement of natural resources, as well as the management of these resources. This role also Inspects and maintain recreational areas and equipment to meet safety standards, and supervises contracts for various services needed on the watershed.
Essential Functions
Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination
Monitors operation and maintenance of the fish nursery pond including stocking and periodic releases
Monitors State fish stocking for the Patuxent Reservoirs including maintenance of fish habitat structures
Maintains reforested/afforested areas through pruning, staking, fencing, and sheltering Plantations of seedlings and saplings
Oversees planting of seedlings and/or saplings as part of ongoing watershed reforestation efforts
Assists in the WSSC Water’s Deer Management Program marking hunt areas, transporting hunters and their equipment, collection of harvested deer, and assessing deer impacts
Monitors and assists with volunteer efforts on the watershed
Monitors and manages various environmental and maintenance contracts and agreements pertaining to the watershed (e.g. logging, forestry, archaeology, hay contract, dredging, portable toilets, lawn care and emergency tree removal)
Coordinates with various WSSC Water and other agencies’ personnel on a variety of watershed projects
Interacts with the Maryland Department of Agriculture on required efforts to control thistle and other noxious weeds on Watershed property
Monitors and devises plans to control invasive species on the watershed
Responsible for monitoring the maintenance of watershed access roads particularly portions which are utilized as an equestrian/hiking trail (may include the use of heavy equipment, chain saws, etc.)
Updates Forestry Management plans and Recreation Area Tree Care Plan
Contracts and supervises the application of pesticides and/ or applies pesticides
Conducts water quality monitoring tasks on the watershed
Provides oversight of daily maintenance activities on the watershed
Researches and prepares detailed plans and drawings for projects
Conducts monthly checks of all recreational areas for hazardous conditions and makes recommendations to the Watershed Field Section Manager accordingly
Keep monthly pesticide inventory and Monitor gasoline/diesel tanks, and order as necessary to maintain adequate levels
Operates tainter gates, intake valves, silt valves, and needle valves
Handles the process to confiscate and surplus abandoned boats
Oversees preventative maintenance and repairs of all watershed equipment (portable and heavy)
Other Functions
Assists maintenance crews to include heavy equipment operation, mowing, fence/gate repair, access road maintenance, tree removals, and azalea garden maintenance
Represents WSSC Water on various county or State special committees as required
Requisitions and purchases tools, materials and parts
Participates in various in-house environmental studies
Acts in the absence of the Watershed Field Section Manager providing administrative and technical guidance
Performs other related duties as assigned
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Work is performed outdoors and in office environment. This position requires more than 50% of time in the field in order to observe conditions on the watershed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Working knowledge of current forestry, erosion and sediment control, fisheries, wildlife, hunting, and recreation maintenance practices, and boat operation and maintenance
Ability to exhibit good judgment during interactions with the public, WSSC Water contractors, and watershed staff
Ability to read and interpret contract specifications
Ability to function during emergency situations
Knowledge of Maryland hunting and trapping and fishing regulations, and general hunting practices and techniques;
A general understanding of ecology as related to watershed management
Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques commonly used in public works maintenance operations
Ability to effectively instruct subordinates in carrying out unskilled and semiskilled tasks
Ability to interpret and accomplish written and verbal instruction and file completion reports on same
Working familiarity with equipment (e.g. farm tractors, chainsaws, mulchers, chippers, mowers, cement mixers, backhoes, and bulldozers)
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
7+ years as a Conservation/Natural Resources Inspector or Natural Resources Enforcement Officer
