Reservoir Engineer jobs in Georgia

Operates and monitors use of HCWA boat ramps and facilities that are open to fishing and recreational activities.  Also monitors and patrols all other HCWA properties and facilities.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts field patrol of HCWA properties, including but not limited to reservoirs, mitigation sites, reservoir buffers and the Cubihatcha facility.
• Maintains accurate records and a daily log of activities.  Properly documents information and violations of HCWA reservoir rules and regulations. 
• Responds to emergency and distress situations at the reservoirs and informs appropriate Reservoir staff of same.
• Must be available to work a variety of weekends, weekdays, holidays, and evenings as assigned.
• Conducts patrols by foot, vehicle, boat, and ATV/UTV.
• Verifies that appropriate signs are posted at all the reservoirs and mitigation sites.
• Assists Reservoir Department with events and wildlife management activities such as hunting and fishing events.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Explains and enforces all HCWA rules and regulations 
• Promotes compliance with current Georgia Hunting and Fishing Laws.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Georgia Driver's License.  

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The schedule for this position will include weekdays and weekends. Shift time may vary between 7 AM and 7 PM.

Applications for this position will not be accepted after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Henry County Water Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.