TEMPORARY Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator Lead and NON Lead- Williams Fork Reservoir.

Position Overview Temporary position (9 months or less). Pay $19.00-$20.00 per hour. Employment starts 05/15/2026 through 10/31/2026. This posting is for both Lead and Staff Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator. Applicants should specify whether applying for Lead or Staff level in supplemental questions. Responsibilities Lead Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Inspector: Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities according to state regulations and standard protocols at Williams Fork Reservoir near Kremmling, Colorado in Grand County. Site lead will provide on‑the‑job training to inspection staff, create schedules, ensure shifts are covered during operational hours, collect and verify accurate time‑keeping records for payroll purposes, work with the area work lead to resolve challenges with staff and customers, and recommend hiring/firing decisions. Additional responsibilities include ensuring inspection station staff follow standardized protocols by performing quality control assessments on a monthly basis, ensuring accurate and complete data entry, maintaining inventory of all required supplies, performing basic maintenance & troubleshooting on power washer/decontamination units, and providing public outreach on aquatic invasive species. Early morning, evening, and weekend work is required. Staff Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Inspector: Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities independently or in pairs to inspect boats launching and leaving the reservoir, focusing on invasive species such as zebra or quagga mussels. Provide public outreach on the aquatic invasive species topic by distributing printed material to visitors. Position reports directly to the boat ramp. Boat inspection training will be provided. Early morning, evening, and weekend work required. Basic Requirements Good driving record and ability to work weekends, early morning and late evenings. Experience working with boats, trailers, power washers, small engines and/or heavy equipment preferred. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent customer service experience working with the public desired. Reliable and timely. Ability to self‑motivate and work independently. 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 Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations 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. 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. 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 performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. Please direct inquiries regarding accommodations to our ADAAA Coordinator at View email address on click.appcast.io. E‑Verify Employer The Department of Natural Resources participates in E‑Verify in accordance with the program’s Right to Work for all newly‑hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Colorado