TEMPORARY Lead & NON Lead Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator – Cortez Point of Entry
State of ColoradoAbout the role
Posting number: 2026TEMP- PMA072
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 $18.50-$19.50PER HOUREMPLOYMENT STARTS 03/01/2026 THROUGH 10/31/2026
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW)
Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Examples of duties
NON LEAD Inspector
Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities according to state regulations and standard protocols at Cortez Port of Entry Port of Entry. 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.
and verify accurate time keeping records for payroll purposes, maintain inventory of all required supplies, and assist with interviewing candidates for employment. Additional responsibilities include working with supervisor to resolve challenges with staff and customers, ensuring inspection station staff are following standardized protocols, ensuring
that data entry is being performed accurately and completely by all inspection station staff, performing basic maintenance & troubleshooting on power washer/decontamination unit, and providing public outreach on aquatic invasive species. Early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday work is required.
Qualifications
MINIMUM 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
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