P-, Watershed Inspector – Water Supply Board

P-3-26, Watershed Inspector – Water Supply Board

Job Type: Union

Posting Dates: 01/16/2026 – 01/30/2026

The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Under supervision of up-line management, enforces the regulations and policies of Providence Water that pertain to protection of its watershed lands, reservoirs, aqueducts, and other facilities.

This position is from 7 am – 3:30 pm or 12 pm – 8 pm;
Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday.

• Patrols Providence Water properties on foot, vehicle, or by watercraft and confronts violators of regulations, encourages the violators to cease and coordinates arrests, when necessary, with local policing authorities.
• Promotes and maintains positive relations with the public. Inspectors will relate and converse with the public in a favorable manner and maintain an image acceptable in the field of law enforcement.
• Operates department vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Identifies and investigates actions that effect the security of the water supply, including, but not limited to, possible point source pollution, property abuse or vandalism; aids in forest fire monitoring and suppression, illegal hunting, trespass, etc. and all other investigations as directed by management.
• Keeps access roads and fence lines clear by removing obstructions.
• Responds to and assists in hazardous materials spill control.
• Collects water samples and measures reservoir elevations as necessary.
• Prepares reports on all activities as needed.
• Work is reviewed for progress and accomplishment by management.
• May be required to appear and give testimony at hearings and court proceedings.
• Adheres to all Providence Water safety procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent; associates or bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement is highly desirable.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s License and is responsible to maintain all vehicles maintenance logs.
• Must be a competent swimmer and watercraft operator.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation equivalent to that required by local law enforcement agencies upon appointment and while in the position.
• Must be able to answer and respond to various radio calls from Providence Water, Police, and Fire Departments in a professional manner.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job and in adverse weather conditions.

Upon Appointment:

• Customer Service Training
• Sexual Harassment, Sensitivity, and Diversity Training
• Successful completion of Basic and Intermediate Computer Training course within one (1) year of appointment.

Sustainment:

• Participation in customer service training every 24 months.
• Must maintain a valid State Driver’s License.