TEMPORARY Regional WID Support – Southwest Colorado

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Provide training, site planning, equipment, and support to assigned Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Station within your region.
• Schedule and visit each WID station once per month and respond to requests by WID Supervisors.
• Serve as a certified Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination (WID) Trainer and conduct virtual and hands-on trainings within your region at the direction of the Invasive Species Coordinator or Specialist.
• Arrange boats and decontamination units for demonstrations, provide engaging classroom presentations, and effective hands-on outdoor demonstration sessions.
• Follow current state procedures, using state issued presentation materials without alterations, at all times.
• 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.
• Aid in 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• Excellent driving record and ability to work weekends, early mornings and evenings.
• Ability to travel and be away from home every week if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or comparable work experience.
• Possess and maintain a current and valid Driver's License and have a good driving record.
• Be at least 16 years of age or older.
• Have experience working with boats, trailers, power washers, small engines and/or heavy equipment.

Skills

Successfully completion and passing of background screening and/or driving record review may be required for placement in this position.

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