TEMPORARY Regional WID Support - Southwest Colorado

Temporary Position in Colorado Parks and Wildlife

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $21.00 per hour. Employment starts 03/03/2026 through 11/30/2026. 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.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Description of Job

Provide training, site planning, equipment, and support to assigned Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Station within your region. Schedule and visit each WID station once per month and respond to requests by WID Supervisors. Serve as a certified Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination (WID) Trainer and conduct virtual and hands trainings within your region at the direction of the Invasive Species Coordinator or Specialist. Position includes arranging boats and decontamination units for demonstrations, providing engaging classroom presentations and effective hands-on outdoor demonstration sessions, and all other aspects of training.

Trainer must follow current state procedures, using state issued presentation materials without alterations, at all times. Identify site improvements, repairs, and infrastructure demands at your assigned WID station. Report these improvements/needs to the Invasive Species Coordinator and facilitate the execution of the upgrades as directed.

Transport decontamination units to WIDS prior to boat ramp opening dates. Assist with power washer unit maintenance, servicing, diagnostics, repair, and storage throughout the season. Remove and properly winterize or store decontamination units after ramp closing dates. Respond to request for assistance by Regional and Ramp Leads as needed.

In addition, assist the Invasive Species Coordinator and Invasive Species Specialist with the following tasks as assigned:

• Provide excellent customer service to members of the public and partner agencies.
• Write technical reports, memos, and briefing documents.
• Attend weekly ANS staff meetings, WID supervisor meetings, and site planning meeting
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in the field of ANS or Invasive Species.
• Current (Stage II) Certification in Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination.
• Experience performing boat inspections and decontaminations.
• Experience working with the public in a customer service related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent driving record and ability to work weekends, early mornings and evenings.
• Ability to travel and be away from home every week if needed.
• Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle. To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:
• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Preferred Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences or comparable work experience. Employee may be asked to camp in rustic settings and must provide own camping equipment and gear when performing biological field work.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and 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. The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at View email address on click.appcast.io.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

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