Temporary Seasonal Steamboat Lake & Pearl Lake State Seasonal NO PETS

These are temporary positions (9 months or less) – paying $18.50 per hour.

Free seasonal communal/dorm suite‑style employee housing available. Housing is for the employee only. No pets allowed.

Employment starts mid‑May 2026 through 09/30/2026.

To apply, please submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or cover letters). This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.

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. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, provide a quality state parks system, and offer sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations as active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources.

• Staff the park ANS inspection station.
• Conduct physical boat inspections and boater interviews. Requires climbing into and under boats.
• Provide information and assistance to the boating public (distribute brochures, promote ANS education, educate about State Park regulations, etc.).
• Cleans and performs light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of ANS inspection areas, including facilities and grounds.
• Accurately counts and records all boat inspections, either written or by phone application software.
• Training in boat inspection methods will be provided.
• May document and report visitor complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Serves in the visitor center at Steamboat Lake or at one of the gate entrances, greeting visitors.
• May be assigned to work in the field on specialized duties.
• Provides information and assistance to visitors (distribute maps/brochures, orient visitors to park facilities and amenities, promote education programs, educate on State Park regulations, etc.).
• Provides information to the boating and non‑boating public.

• Operates and performs routine maintenance on state‑owned vehicles and equipment.
• Ensures quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness.
• Provides information and assistance to visitors.
• Assists with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work, and transporting materials and supplies.
• Uses equipment such as pressure washers, hand tools, small power tools, shop vacs, vacuums, park vehicles, and other equipment on a daily basis.
• Wears personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Assists with other maintenance duties including maintenance of equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning, landscaping, construction, hand tools, small engines, or related concepts preferred.

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• A background screening may be required.
• Applicants may be disqualified based on some felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Strong customer service and communication skills required.
• Must be enthusiastic, organized, and self‑motivated.
• Must be able to perform, or with reasonable accommodation, the physical requirements listed in the job related requirements section.
• Able and willing to do data entry on tablets and computers.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Willing to work outside and in inclement weather.
• Upon hire attend and successfully complete required boat inspector training.
• Supply and work in appropriate uniform as directed by policy. Some uniform items will be provided; employees will be required to purchase limited items at their own expense.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

• ANS Inspector will perform physical activities including, but not limited to, lifting 50 lbs. or more, balancing, walking, standing, stooping, climbing onto/into trailered boats, crawling, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and bending in different positions to properly inspect and decontaminate boats and handle equipment.
• Maintenance will perform physical…