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

Overview

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) – PAYING $19.00-$20.000 PER HOUR. EMPLOYMENT STARTS 04/27/2026 THROUGH 10/31/2026. This posting is for both LEAD and GENERAL Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator roles. In supplemental questions please specify which you are applying for. The mission of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state’s natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors.

CPW is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Location:

Lake San Cristobal near Lake City, Colorado. Responsibilities include performing boat inspection and decontamination according to state regulations and standard protocols, with focus on invasive species such as zebra/quagga mussels. Training will be provided. Early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday work required.

General Inspector

• Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities according to state regulations and standard protocols at Lake San Cristobal near Lake City, Colorado. Work may be completed independently or in pairs to inspect boats launching and leaving the lake, with respect to invasive species.
• Provide public outreach on aquatic invasive species by distributing printed material to visitors.

Lead Inspector

• Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities according to state regulations and standard protocols at Lake San Cristobal. Lead inspector will provide on-the-job training, create schedules, and ensure all shifts are covered during operational hours.
• Collect and verify accurate timekeeping records for payroll; maintain inventory of required supplies; assist with interviewing candidates.
• Collaborate with supervisor to resolve staff and customer challenges; ensure station staff follow standardized protocols; ensure data entry is performed accurately and completely by all staff.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on power washer/decontamination unit; provide public outreach on aquatic invasive species.

Note:

Early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday work is required for both roles.

• Reliable transportation and ability to work weekends, holidays, early mornings, and late evenings.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Reliable and timely; ability to self-motivate and work independently.

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

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success. We encourage 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. Therefore, 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, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

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