Watercraft Inspector - Prior Lake, MN

Seasonal | Waterfront Restoration LLC | United States Posted On 08/17/2026 Job Information Target Date 09/01/2026 Education $15-$17.50 per hour City Prior Lake State/Province Minnesota 55372 Company Description Invasive species like Zebra Mussels, Starrry Stonewort, and other AIS are creating high risks of devastating recreational boating, swimming, and fishing in counties and cities throughout the state. Waterfront Restoration's mission is to preserve Minnesota lakes and protect them from these invasive species and other AIS threats. Job Description The Watercraft Inspector position serves to inspect, inform and educate the public to the threats of ecologically harmful aquatic invasive species to Minnesota’s waters. Inspectors will complete training of MN DNR protocols, and will be authorized to enforce MN State Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) laws while performing thorough inspections on all incoming or outgoing watercraft at multiple lakes in the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District. Shift locations will be primarily at the Upper Prior Lake, Lower Prior Lake, and Spring Lake launch sites. Inspectors will work at public water access sites conducting a brief survey while inspecting watercraft for invasive species. Other duties include assisting boaters, sharing educational materials at access sites, invasive species removal, and other natural resource projects. Part-Time Positions: May through September. Shifts are primarily on weekends (Fri - Sun) and holidays This is a great summer job for students, teachers, and ages 55+! Duties: Educate the public on the AIS program and current issues. Inspection of watercraft for invasive species (inbound and outbound). Documentation of inspection activities. Maintain current knowledge of best practices while inspecting watercraft Requirements Verbal communication and customer relations experience Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a professionalmanner Willingness to work outdoorsin adverse weather Willing to work weekends and holidays Requires occasionally lifting and walking or standing to a significant degree depending on traffic patterns #J-18808-Ljbffr Waterfront Restoration