TEMPORARY Lead & NON Lead Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator – Trinidad Port of Entry

About the role

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $18.00 per hour. Employment starts May 5, 2026, through October 15, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities according to state regulations and standard protocols at Trinidad Port of Entry near Trinidad, Colorado.
• Provide public outreach on the aquatic invasive species topic by providing printed material to those visiting the reservoir.
• Work either independently or in pairs to inspect boats launching and leaving the area, with respect to invasive species such as zebra/quagga mussels.
• Report directly to the boat ramp.
• May require early morning, evening, and weekend work.

Requirements

• Good driving record and ability to work weekends, early morning and late evenings.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working with boats, trailers, power washers, small engines and/or heavy equipment preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Must be 21 years of age or older for Lead Position, 16 years of age or older for Non-Lead Position.
• Must be 21 years of age or older for Lead Position.
• Must be 16 years of age or older for Non-Lead Position.
• Must be able to self-motivate and work independently.
• Must be able to perform outdoor physical work that will require climbing in and out of vessels/vehicles and/or under trailers to perform job functions.
• Must be able to self-motivate and work independently.
• 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.

Skills

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience performing boat inspections and decontaminations.
• Experience working with the public in a customer service related field.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$18.00 per hour.

Schedule

Early morning, evening, and weekend work required.