Watercraft Inspector Level 1 - Seasonal

Requisition Number: AISLE
001313

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

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

Open Until Filled - First round of candidate reviews on March 20.
$16.50 per hour

JOB TITLE: Watercraft Inspector Level 1 - Seasonal

SUPERVISOR: Water Resource Manager

SALARY: $16.50 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. Full Time Seasonal Temporary - 40 hours per week minimum.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Must be 18+ to be considered for an interview. Inspect watercraft for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). 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 RECEIVED:

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Educate the public on AIS spread and impacts
• Distribute informational handouts to watercraft users
• Manually inspect watercraft for AIS
• 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
• Conduct early detection and baseline monitoring at public water accesses
• Other duties as assigned

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

The Watercraft Inspector Level 1 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.

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience
• 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
• Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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:

Car, computer, telephone, tablet.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 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 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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 can expect to work in a variety of weather conditions. No work will be performed during conditions of severe weather.

Moderate noise levels such as running vehicles and boat motors can be expected.

GENERAL STATEMENT:

Applicants for appointment to this position will be required to submit a formal application and may be subject to rating of education and experience, oral interview, or reference check. Job related tests may be required of any applicant. Successful completion of DNR Level 1 training is mandatory.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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