Watercraft Inspector - Murray County - Work at the lake!

Job Description

Job Description

The Watercraft Inspector position serves to inform and educate the public to the threats of ecologically harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS) to Minnesota’s waters. Inspectors will undergo training of MN DNR protocols and perform thorough inspections on all entering or exiting watercraft at multiple lakes throughout Ramsey County. Inspectors will work at public water access sites educating the public by providing information to watercraft users and conducting a brief survey while inspecting watercraft for invasive species.

Part Time Positions: Mid-May through September

Locations:

• Lake Sarah, two Public Water Access
  
• Lake Shetek, four Public Water Accesses
  
• Bloody Lake Boat Access
  
• Current Lake West Access
  
• Fulda First and Second Lake
  
• Big Slough
  

Must be available weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
  
• 8 hour shift
  
• Holidays
  
• Weekends as needed
  
• Weekends only
  

This is a great job for students, teachers and ages 55+!

Duties:

• Educate the public on the AIS program and current issues.
  
• Distribute literature/pamphlets.
  
• Inspection of watercraft for invasive species (inbound and outbound).
  
• Conduct verbal surveys.
  
• Documentation of inspection activities.
  
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices while inspecting watercraft
  

Qualifications:

• Verbal communication and customer relations experience.
  
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a professional setting.
  
• Willingness to work outdoors and in the various Minnesota weather conditions.
  
• Willing to work weekends and holidays. Shifts will be primarily on Saturdays and Sundays within your availability.
  
• Typical shifts are scheduled for 8 hours or split between two launches on the same lake for 4 hours each.
  
• Roaming Watercraft Inspector will drive to and work on approximately eight boat launches within Murray County.
  
• Requires walking, standing, and moving about the boat launch area to a significant degree depending on traffic.
  

Work Location: In person

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Application Question(s):

What is the approximate date on which you will be able to start work?

What is the approximate date on which you will need to end work?

Reliability is a critical component to a watercraft inspectors performance. Do you have reliable means of transportation, and are you willing to work most weekends and holidays this summer boating season?

Apply through our HR website: Career Opportunities | Waterfront Restoration

• Flexible schedule