TEMPORARY Lead & NON Lead Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator - Antero Reservoir

Temporary Position (9 months or less)

Pay: $20 - $21 per hour. Employment starts 04/25/2026 and ends 10/31/2026.

• Lead Inspector
• Non Lead Inspector

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) mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, provide a quality state parks system, and 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.

• Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities according to state regulations and standard protocols at Antero Reservoir.
• Provide on‑job training to inspection staff, create schedules, ensure 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.
• Ensure inspection station staff are following standardized protocols by performing quality‑control assessments on a monthly basis.
• Ensure that data entry is performed accurately and completely by all inspection station staff.
• Maintain inventory of all required supplies and perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on power washer/decontamination unit.
• Provide public outreach on aquatic invasive species.
• Early morning, evening, and weekend work is required.

• Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities according to state regulations and standard protocols.
• Work independently or in pairs to inspect boats launching and leaving the reservoir, with regard to invasive species such as zebra/quagga mussels.
• Provide public outreach on the aquatic invasive species topic by distributing printed material to those visiting the reservoir.
• Boat inspection training will be provided.
• Early morning, evening, and weekend work is required.

• Good driving record and ability to work weekends, early mornings, and late evenings.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service experience working with the public.
• Reliable and timely.
• Ability to self‑motivate and work independently.
• Valid driver license and safe driving record if the position requires driving a State‑owned vehicle;
  Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed for workers with assigned or pool State fleet vehicles.
• For Lead Inspector: willingness to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with boats, trailers, power washers, small engines, and/or heavy equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

The Department of Natural Resources participates in E‑Verify in accordance with the Right to Work program. Employees are required to submit original documents to verify employment eligibility on the first day of employment.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments. 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, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans).

We will assist individuals who have a disability with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment. Please contact dnr_ at least five business days before the date when an accommodation is required.