TEMPORARY Regional WID Support – Eastern Colorado

About the role

This is a temporary position starting at $22.00 per hour and anticipated to not exceed 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, site planning, equipment, and support to assigned Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Station within your region.
• Serve as a certified Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination (WID) Trainer and conduct virtual and hands-on trainings within your region.
• Identify site improvements, repairs, and infrastructure demands at your assigned WID station.
• Report these improvements/needs to the Invasive Species Coordinator and facilitate the execution of the upgrades as directed.
• Transport decontamination units to WIDs prior to boat ramp opening dates.
• Auxiliary tasks include assisting with power washer unit maintenance, servicing, diagnostics, repair, and storage throughout the season.
• Remove and properly winterize or store decontamination units after ramp closing dates.
• Respond to request for assistance by Regional and Ramp Leads as needed.
• Assist the Invasive Species Coordinator and Invasive Species Specialist with the following tasks as assigned:
• Provide excellent customer service to members of the public and partner agencies.
• Write technical reports, memos, and briefing documents.
• Attend weekly ANS staff meetings, WID supervisor meetings, and site planning meetings.

Requirements

• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills.
• Able to work weekends, early mornings and evenings.

Qualifications

• 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.
• To be compliant with the new Fleet Vehicle Policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who have an assigned State fleet vehicle.
• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position.
• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle.