TEMPORARY Lead & NON Lead Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator – Lake San Cristobal

Job Overview

Temporary position (9 months or less) – hourly pay $19.00–$20.00. Starts 27 April 2026, ends 31 October 2026.

Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator – Lead and General applicants. Please specify preferred level in supplemental questions.

• Inspect boats launching from Lake San Cristobal, ensuring compliance with state regulations and protocols.
• Decontaminate vessels to prevent spread of invasive species such as zebra and quagga mussels.
• Provide public outreach on aquatic invasive species, distributing printed materials to lake visitors.
• Work independently or in pairs; early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts required.
• Lead Inspectors will train staff, schedule shifts, maintain records, manage inventory, assist in hiring, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure accurate data entry.

• Reliable transportation; ability to work weekends, holidays, early morning and late evening hours.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated; capable of working independently.
• Preferred:
  Experience with boats, trailers, power washers, small engines, or heavy equipment; excellent customer service skills.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is an equal‑opportunity employer that encourages applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. The agency will assist individuals with disabilities to obtain reasonable accommodation. The State of Colorado is committed to providing employment opportunities for qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. All applicants must provide written confirmation of eligibility to work in the United States.

This position participates in E‑Verify.

For more information, please contact the Department of Natural Resources Human Resources Office or the ADAAA Coordinator at dnr_