Gunnison Area Lead Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator – Taylor Park and Lake San Cristobal

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
 
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.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Position will be responsible for oversight of watercraft inspection & decontamination stations at Taylor Park and Lake San Cristobal, as well as act as support for SW Outreach technician and Blue Mesa Reservoir. Area lead will assist with recruitment, interviewing and hiring of watercraft inspection & decontamination staff. Position will
obtain state certification to provide standardized hands-on watercraft inspection & decontamination training and will be responsible for providing on the job training to inspection staff. Position will work with ramp leads to create work schedules and ensure all shifts are covered during operational hours, collect and verify accurate time keeping records
for payroll purposes, and submit payroll to ANS Program Office. Position will work with supervisor to resolve challenges with staff and customers, and recommend hiring/firing of employees to Program Specialist. Position will ensure stations are equipped with all necessary equipment to perform job duties and will communicate needs with the
ANS Program Office. 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 by performing quality control, maintaining inventory of all
required supplies, performing basic maintenance & troubleshooting on power washer/decontamination unit, and provide public outreach on aquatic invasive species. Position will participate in regular meetings with ANS program office staff & fellow WID supervisors and will clearly communicate status of work at their assigned locations. Position will work closely with ANS program office staff to creatively resolve any problems that may arise. Early morning, evening, weekend and holiday work is required.