VSF 03.03.01: Levee Inspection Team Member: Difference between revisions

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=== Responsibilities ===
=== Responsibilities ===


* Be familiar with Levee Threat Monitoring Guidelines (UFSWQD Flood Emergency Action Plan, Appendix M, 2016)
* Be familiar with Levee Threat Monitoring Guidelines (UFSWQD Flood Emergency Action Plan, Appendix M, 2016).
* Patrol levees in teams of two to identify sand boils, erosion, and overtopping
* Patrol levees in teams of two to identify sand boils, erosion, and overtopping.
* Monitor floodwalls for leaks in the monolith joints and for other sources of seepage
* Monitor floodwalls for leaks in the monolith joints and for other sources of seepage.
* Use radios for communications
* Use radios for communications (radios provided by UFSWQD during deployment).
* Report immediate concerns to Division Supervisor or Operations Section Chief, or otherwise hourly
* Report immediate concerns to UFSWQD Division Supervisor or Operations Section Chief, or otherwise hourly.
* Use cell phone to take photos of issues as they arise and change to document the incident for reporting
* Use cell phone to take photos of issues as they arise and change to document the incident for reporting.
* Use cell phone to document levee inspection forms
* Use cell phone to document levee inspection forms.


* Participate in scheduled training, drills, and activation exercises to maintain operational competence.
* Participate in scheduled training, drills, and activation exercises to maintain operational competence.
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Required to complete a [[Background Checks|criminal background check]] at PBEM's expense every three years."
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