Invasive Species Outreach & Education Technician Lake and Chaffee County

About the role

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $18.50 per hour. Employment starts May 3, 2026, through October 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support the State Invasive Species Program through public outreach to non-motorized water recreation groups.
• Trailer a mobile self-serve cleaning system throughout the Arkansas Valley and southeast Colorado to educate outfitters, anglers, hunters, and non-motorized watercraft users about aquatic invasive species and proper equipment cleaning.
• Provide surveys, attend user group events and expositions, and educate recreational outfitters.
• When outreach is not needed, support the Program Manager and Invasive Species Specialists by performing tasks including: watercraft inspection and decontamination, quality control assessment, inventory management, reviewing and editing technical reports, distribution of supplies to field locations, and data entry.
• May require overnight travel and distance driving. Early morning, evening, and weekend work required.

Requirements

• Good driving record and ability to travel extensively with overnight stays.
• Ability to drive long hours and remain alert.
• Must be willing to be flexible with the weekday and weekend work schedule, as field work may be dictated by weather.
• Experience with Microsoft Word applications required – Word, Excel, Access.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

Prior to employment

• Must be willing to undergo background screening.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or higher education.

Supplemental Information

• The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.
• The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees.
• Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility.