Lead & NON Lead Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator –Kenney Reservoir

Temporary Position (9 months or less) – $18–19.00 per hour

Employment starts 04/25/2026 and ends 10/31/2026.

• Conduct boat inspections and decontamination at Kenney Reservoir, Rangely, Colorado.
• Work independently or in pairs to inspect boats launching and leaving the lake for invasive species such as zebra and quagga mussels.
• Provide public outreach on aquatic invasive species, distributing printed materials to lake visitors.
• Perform work during early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.
• Receive boat inspection training from the department.

• Lead the iceboat inspection and decontamination team, providing on‑the‑job training to staff.
• Create staff schedules and ensure all shifts are covered during operational hours.
• Maintain accurate time‑keeping records for payroll purposes.
• Track and maintain inventory of required supplies.
• Work with a supervisor to resolve staffing and customer challenges.
• Ensure adherence to standardized inspection protocols and accurate data entry by all staff.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of the power washer/decontamination unit.
• Provide public outreach on aquatic invasive species.
• Work during early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.

• Reliable transportation and willingness to work weekends, holidays, early mornings, and late evenings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable, timely, and self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.

• Experience working with boats, trailers, power washers, small engines, and/or heavy equipment.
• Excellent customer service skills and experience interacting with the public.

Any worker who will be expected to drive a State‑owned vehicle must maintain a safe driving record and a valid driver’s license prior to driving any State‑owned vehicle. Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be reviewed for employees who have an assigned State fleet vehicle, are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position, or use a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non‑discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.