TEMPORARY Invasive Species Outreach & Education Technician Gunnison County

About the role

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $19.00 per hour. Employment starts May 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support the State Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Program through public outreach to non-motorized water recreation groups.
• Work may include trailering a mobile self-serve cleaning system throughout the Gunnison Valley and southwest Colorado to educate outfitters, anglers, hunters, and non-motorized watercraft users about aquatic invasive species and how to properly clean, drain, and dry their equipment.
• Outreach will include providing surveys, attending user group events and expositions, and educating recreational outfitters.
• Report to the Program Specialist for assignment.
• When outreach is not needed, support the Program Manager and Specialists by performing a variety of tasks including:
• Watercraft inspection and decontamination
• Quality control assessment
• Inventory management
• Reviewing and editing technical reports
• Distribution of supplies to field locations
• Data entry

Requirements

• Excellent driving record and ability to travel extensively with overnight stays.
• Ability to drive long distances and remain alert.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, early morning and late evenings.
• Willingness to be flexible with daily/weekly scheduling as field work may be dictated by weather.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and willingness to approach and engage public.
• Reliable and timely.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with boats, trailers, power washers, small engines and/or heavy equipment.
• Ability to trailer cleaning units on highways and steep mountain roads.
• Excellent customer service skills and/or experience working with the public.
• Experience with Microsoft and Google applications.

Prior Education

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

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. 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. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.