Watercraft Inspector Level 2 Decontamination - Seasonal

Watercraft Inspector Level 2 Decontamination - Seasonal

Requisition Number: WATER
001314

• Posted :
  February 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

CC Government Center
313 N Main St
Center City, MN 55012, USA

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled - First round of candidate reviews on March 20

$19.00 per hour

JOB TITLE:

Watercraft Inspector Level 2 Decontamination - Seasonal

SUPERVISOR:
Water Resource Manager

SALARY: $19.00 per hour

POSITION STATUS:

Part Time Seasonal Temporary – 20 hours per week minimum, up to 40 hours per week, maximum 80 hours per pay period

Must be 18+ to be considered for an interview.
Inspect watercraft for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). Assist watercraft users with decontamination of their watercraft. Inform and educate the public on the threats of ecologically harmful AIS to the lakes and rivers in Chisago County. Provide citizens with training and education on how to prevent AIS transport.

• Supervision provided by the Water Resource Manager, assisted by the AIS Specialist/Lead Watercraft Inspector.

• Educate the public on AIS spread and impacts
• Operate and maintain decontamination equipment
• Distribute informational handouts to watercraft users
• Manually inspect watercraft for AIS
• Identify contaminated watercraft and implement AIS decontamination protocols
• Conduct a verbal survey and document data in a tablet
• Adhere to Watercraft Inspector Scheduling Guidelines
• Work in partnership with the Chisago County Sheriff’s Department and the Department of Natural Resources Statewide AIS Program
• Operate and maintain/winterize AIS equipment including truck, decontamination unit, and boat
• Conduct early detection and baseline monitoring at public water accesses
• Other duties as assigned

The Watercraft Inspector Level 2 Decontamination is expected to work weekends (including Saturdays and Sundays), evenings and some holidays between Minnesota Fishing Opener and the third week of October. Inspector will be responsible for work schedule upon supervisor approval. Personal transportation is required. Scheduling can be flexible to work around adverse weather conditions.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Currently pursuing, or completed, a college degree program in a natural resources, education, law enforcement, or other related field
• One year experience as a watercraft inspector
• Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle

• Sound understanding of customer relations
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks within a professional setting
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated interest in environmental work through education, volunteer work, or hobbies

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Truck, decontamination unit & accessory equipment, trailer, car, computer, telephone, tablet.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive a truck, set up and operate decontamination unit, operate pressure washer spray equipment, set up containment pad, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance;

stoop; kneel or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at public water accesses. The employee…