Regional Inspection Lead – Platte Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator

About the role

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $22.00 per hour. Employment starts April 4, 2026, through October 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Oversee watercraft inspection & decontamination stations throughout the regional area.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of watercraft inspection & decontamination staff.
• Obtain state certification to provide standardized hands-on watercraft inspection & decontamination training.
• Provide on-the-job training to inspection staff.
• Create work schedules with ramp leads and ensure all shifts are covered during operational hours.
• Collect and verify accurate timekeeping records for payroll purposes and submit payroll to ANS Program Office.
• Resolve challenges with staff and customers and recommend hiring/firing of employees to project lead.
• Ensure stations are equipped with all necessary equipment to perform job duties and communicate needs with the ANS Program Office.
• Perform quality control assessments on a monthly basis and ensure data entry is accurate and complete by all inspection station staff.
• Maintain inventory of all required supplies and perform basic maintenance & troubleshooting on power washer/decontamination unit.
• Provide public outreach on aquatic invasive species.
• Participate in regular meetings with ANS program office staff and fellow WID supervisors and clearly communicate status of work at their assigned locations.
• Work closely with ANS program office staff to creatively resolve any problems that may arise.
• Work early morning, evening, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent driving record and ability to work weekends, early mornings, and evenings.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in the field of ANS or Invasive Species.
• Current (Stage II) Certification in Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination.
• Experience performing boat inspections and decontaminations.
• Experience working with the public in a customer service related field.
• Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or comparable work experience.

Additional 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 is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us. E-Verify Employer 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. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it. The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these types of technical issues. Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.