TEMPORARY Invasive Species Outreach & Education Technician Mesa County

About the role

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $18.00 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 Western Slope 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 such as watercraft inspection and decontamination, quality control assessment, inventory management, reviewing and editing technical reports, distributing supplies to field locations, and data entry.
• Regular overnight travel and weekend work required.

Requirements

• A good driving record and ability to travel extensively with overnight stays is mandatory.
• Ability to drive long hours and remain alert.
• Ability to trailer decontamination units on highways and steep mountain roads.
• Willingness 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$18.00 per hour

Schedule

Varies based on field work needs.

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.