Lake Specialisit II

General Description

The purpose of this class within the organization is to keep the Lake Greenwood waterway clear of logs and debris to prevent damage to hydro-electric and earthen dam. Maintains lake for protection of hydro-electric, dam, and public.

This class works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Essential Functions:

Pulls logs and debris from lake for the protection of the hydro-electric station and the earthen dam.

Cuts grass and sprays herbicide in rock areas to maintain the earthen dam and fuse plug; cleans the switchbacks and both sides of the river in accordance with FERC requirements.

Inspects County owned areas in order to keep recreation areas clean of trash and debris.

Inventories usage of County recreation areas for reporting requirements.

Installs signs and cables to protect boaters from getting to close to the hydro-electric station.

Surveys for aquatic weeds hydrilla, najas, primrose, alligator weed and algae to prevent invasive weeds.

Attends meetings and conferences for training to keep up to date on new chemicals and laws.

Sprays mosquito areas around the lake and educates the public about mosquitos.