TEMPORARY Lead & NON Lead Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator – McPhee Reservoir

Position Overview

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $18.00-$19.00 Hourly Per Hour. EMPLOYMENT STARTS 04/06/2026 THROUGH 10/31/2026.

This posting is for both Lead and Non Lead Inspector positions. 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.

Mission:
The Colorado Department of Natural Resources is dedicated to developing, preserving, and enhancing the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) focuses on perpetuating wildlife resources, providing a quality state parks system, and offering sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire future generations to serve as stewards of Colorado's natural resources.

• Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities according to state regulations and standard protocols at McPhee Reservoir near Dolores, Colorado.
• Work independently or in pairs to inspect boats launching and leaving the reservoir, with respect to invasive species such as zebra/quagga mussels.
• Provide public outreach on the aquatic invasive species topic by distributing printed material to visitors.
• Work early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

• Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities as above.
• Serve as ramp lead: provide on‑job training to inspection staff, create schedules, ensure shift coverage and accurate time‑keeping, resolve staff and customer challenges, and recommend hiring/firing decisions to the area work lead.
• Ensure inspection station staff follow standardized protocols, accurate data entry, maintain inventory of supplies, and perform basic maintenance & troubleshooting on power washer/decontamination units.
• Provide public outreach on aquatic invasive species.
• Work early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

• Reliable transportation and ability to work weekends, holidays, early morning 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 or experience working with the public.
• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or comparable work experience.

• Any worker expected to drive a State‑owned vehicle must maintain a safe driving record and carry a valid driver's license.
• Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for workers who have an assigned State fleet vehicle, are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position, or use a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle.

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. 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.

As part of our commitment, the Department of Natural Resources will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, and performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at dnr_

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