Reservoir Patrol

Closing Date to Apply: October 13th 2025

Hourly: $16.28/hour - $32.67/hour

Typically selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUDs benefit that may be available if hired different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD Unified Insurance Program ()

Grant County PUD will administer a background check and reference check as part of the hiring process if selected for this position.

Position Summary

Under general supervision this position protects preserves and perpetuates Wanapum heritage language history areas of importance and cultural artifacts.

Essential Functions

Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following representative duties knowledge and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Patrol the Priest Rapids Project and areas of importance to the Wanapum by boat truck or walking; check for infringements upon culturally significant areas; address potential disturbances or vandalism with efficiency and professionalism; protect the land areas around the Priest Rapids Project and other Wanapum interests by keeping constant vigilance.
• Inform the public on appropriate use of Priest Rapids Project lands; provide guidance and direction on the respectful use of public lands; demonstrate problem solving skill and handle interactions with the public coworkers and other professionals respectfully in potentially tense situations.
• Assist in surveys studies and various evaluations as directed by Cultural Resources Manager or supervisors; provide transportation guidance and expertise regarding infringements areas of concern and recreation areas.
• Monitor and oversee the sights and traditional cultural places along the river from Rock Island Dam to Vernita Bridge; protect all areas of importance to the Wanapum and help in the management of the Priest Rapids Project area.
• Support the Wanapum Heritage Center by providing front desk administration periodically; facilitate the Living Cultures Program including gathering cultural materials organizing parades and assisting with events.
• Preserve protect and perpetuate Wanapum culture and heritage for future generations; support the Heritage Center in the Wanapum language department recording and documenting cultural dialect and oral histories as directed; administer recording sessions with elders classes and tribal people effectively
  preserving stories; develop teaching materials for community classes.
• Communicate effectively and attend meetings as directed including work group safety and travel meetings; document daily activities and report on important items; keep accurate records and photos where necessary.
• In this position if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy IS-TA-POL-001.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUDs mission vision values and strategic plan. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws regulations security guidelines Grant PUD policies & procedures.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program including but not limited to:
  • Following all safety policies and procedures.
  • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
  • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.
  • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

Preferred Qualifications (Education Experience Licenses & Certifications):

• High School Diploma

Other Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Utilities policies and procedures historic properties guidelines and cultural resources reporting; local state and federal law governing cultural resources; Priest Rapids Project boundaries.
• Skill in problem solving; written and oral interpersonal communication; public interfacing; communicating with Native American tribes; GIS and AutoCAD software tools and applications.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: âYes âNo
• Majority of work is performed in the field with some work a standard office setting.
  • Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units.
• Typical shift of employees in this position: â8 hours â9 hours â10 hours â12 hours; 8-10 hours

*For a full list of requirements the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas.