TEMPORARY Invasive Species Technician – WID Trainer – 6060 Broadway

About the role

This position serves as a certified Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination (WID) Trainer and conducts trainings statewide.

Responsibilities

• Set up trainings, create binders for students, accept registrations, secure locations, arrange boats and decontamination units for demonstrations, provide engaging classroom presentations and effective hands-on outdoor demonstration sessions, and all other aspects of training.
• Follow current state procedures, using state issued presentation materials without alterations, at all times.
• Independently or as a team, evaluate the quality of WID Stations, conduct announced quality assurance visits at WID Stations, conduct secret-shopper quality assurance evaluations at WID Stations, conduct customer service quality assurance evaluations.
• Staff educational events and give professional presentations to increase education among a variety of users (e.g. homeowners associations, community action networks, watershed groups, youth events, school groups, anglers, boaters, etc).
• Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities at Colorado reservoirs (e.g. holidays, tournaments, etc), as needed.
• Assist the mechanic with power washer unit maintenance, servicing, diagnostics, repair, transport and storage.
• Provide excellent customer service to members of the public and partner agencies.
• Perform general office work such as data entry, filing, copying, loading and unloading supplies, GIS map mapping or analysis, paying bills, etc.
• Write technical reports, memos and briefing documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years 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.
• Previous experience working with GIS.
• Experience working with the public in a customer service related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent driving record and ability to work weekends, early mornings and evenings.
• Ability to travel and be away from home every week if needed.
• Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or higher education.

Benefits

The position is a temporary one starting at $21.00 per hour and is anticipated to not exceed 9 months.

Skills

• Ability to travel and be away from home every week if needed.
• At least 16 years of age or older.
• Current and valid Driver's License and good driving record.
• Able to work early mornings, evenings & weekends.
• Experience working with boats, trailers, power washers, small engines and/or heavy equipment.
• Successful completion and passing of background screening and/or driving record review may be required for placement in this position.

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