TEMPORARY Lead & NON Lead Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator – Fort Morgan Port of Entry

Posting number: 2026TEMP- PMA086

Department: Department of Natural Resources

Division: Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Job classification: Temporary Aide

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Code Enforcement, Environmental Services, Parks and Beaches, Public Works, Recreation, Trades, Investigative, Water Agency, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Natural Resources, Wetlands, Customer Service, Internship, Zoo, Sciences, Green-Collar/Environmental, Hospitality and Tourism, Wildlife, Student Employment

Summary

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $18.00 PER HOUR 

Examples of duties

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Non-Lead Inspector.
Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities according to state regulations and standard protocols at Fort Morgan Port of Entry near Fort Morgan, Colorado. Work will either be completed independently or in pairs to inspect boats entering the State of Colorado with respect to invasive species such as zebra/quagga mussels. Provide
public outreach on the aquatic invasive species topic by providing printed material to those visiting or returning to Colorado. The position will report directly to the inspection station. Boat inspection training will be provided. Early morning, evening & weekend work required.

Lead Inspector:
Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities according to state regulations and standard at Fort Morgan Port of Entry near Fort Morgan, Colorado. Site lead boat inspector will be responsible for providing on the job training to inspection staff, create schedules and make sure all shifts are covered during operational hours, collect and
verify accurate time keeping records for payroll purposes, work with area work lead to resolve challenges with staff and customers, and recommend hiring/firing of employees to area work lead. Additional responsibilities include ensuring inspection station staff are following standardized protocols by performing quality control assessments on a
monthly basis, ensuring that data entry is being performed accurately and completely by all inspection station staff, maintain inventory of all required supplies, perform basic maintenance & troubleshooting on power washer/decontamination unit, and provide public outreach on aquatic invasive species. Early morning, evening, and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Good driving record and ability to work weekends, early morning and late evenings.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent customer service experience working with the public.
This position requires outdoor physical work that will require climbing in and out of vessels/ vehicles and/ or under trailers to perform job functions.
Reliable and timely.
Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
Must be 21 years of age or older for Lead Position
Must be 16 years of age or older for Non-Lead Position

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with boats, trailers, power washers, small engines and/or heavy equipment

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-owne