TEMPORARY Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator Lead and NON Lead – Twin Lakes

Position Overview

Temporary Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator – Lead and General – 9 months or less (05/01/2026 – 10/31/2026).
Hourly rate: $18.50 – $19.50.
Final date to receive applications: Open until filled; submit only online application without attachments.

• Non‑Lead Inspector – Inspect boats at Twin Lakes near Leadville, ensuring compliance with state regulations and protocols. Work independently or in pairs to inspect launching and departing boats, control invasive species such as zebra/quagga mussels, and provide public outreach by delivering printed material to visitors. Early morning, evening, and weekend work required.
• Lead Inspector – Perform all inspection and decontamination duties. Provide on‑the‑job training to inspection staff, create schedules, and ensure all shifts are covered during operational hours. Collect accurate time‑keeping records for payroll, work with area lead to resolve staffing challenges, recommend hiring/firing, maintain inventory of supplies, perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on power washer/decontamination unit, and provide public outreach on aquatic invasive species.
  
  Early morning, evening, and weekend work required.

• High school diploma.
• Good driving record and ability to work weekends, early morning and late evenings.
• Experience working with boats, trailers, power washers, small engines and/or heavy equipment preferred.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service experience working with the public desired.
• Reliable and timely.
• Ability to self‑motivate and work independently.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any state‑owned vehicle.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success and encourages candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. 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. In all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities 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.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.