Regional Inspection Lead - Platte Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator

Position Summary Temporary position (9 months or less) – $22.00 per hour. Employment begins 04/04/2026 and ends 10/31/2026. Mission 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. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, provide a quality state parks system, and offer sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire future generations. Responsibilities The position will be responsible for oversight of watercraft inspection & decontamination stations throughout the regional area. The area lead will assist with recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of watercraft inspection & decontamination staff, obtain state certification to provide standardized hands‑on training, and provide on‑the‑job training to inspection staff. The candidate will work with ramp leads to create work schedules and ensure all shifts are covered during operational hours, collect and verify accurate time‑keeping records for payroll purposes, and submit payroll to the ANS Program Office. Additional responsibilities include ensuring stations are equipped with all necessary equipment, performing quality‑control assessments on a monthly basis, maintaining accurate data entry, keeping inventory of supplies, performing basic maintenance & troubleshooting of power washer/decontamination units, and providing public outreach on aquatic invasive species. The position will participate in regular meetings with ANS program office staff & fellow WID supervisors, and will clearly communicate status of work at assigned locations. The position will work closely with ANS program office staff to creatively resolve any problems that may arise. Early morning, evening, and weekend work is required. Qualifications Minimum 1 year of experience working in the field of aquatic native species 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. Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills. Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or comparable work experience. Legal and Other Requirements 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, or utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle. Workers expected to drive a State‑owned vehicle are responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State‑owned vehicle. Equal‑Opportunity Statement 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, military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. 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. Additional information, including medical documentation, may be requested to determine functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Department-of-Natural-Resource