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Paul Smith's College · 1 month ago

AWI Regional Supervisors

Paul Smiths, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr

Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) is seeking to hire Regional Supervisors for summer 2026 to support the day-to-day operations of AWI’s flagship Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Spread Prevention Program. The Regional Supervisor position is responsible for the supervision, training, support, and evaluation of Watercraft Inspection Stewards within their assigned region.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Responsible for the supervision, training, support, and evaluation of Watercraft Inspection Stewards within their assigned region in collaboration with year-round staff

Provide oversight of approximately 10-15 Watercraft Inspection Stewards located at remote locations, five days per week, including all weekends and holidays in all weather conditions

Support seasonal staff by providing clear direction and communication while providing feedback and assisting in staff training and coaching

Travel to various work locations daily to support the needs of seasonal staff, reinforce program goals, and monitor and evaluate staff performance

Provide coverage as a Watercraft Inspection Steward when needed, which includes interacting with the boating public to inspect and/or decontaminate watercrafts

Promote aquatic invasive species spread prevention measures, and collect data via tablet computer

Provide oversight to ensure proper set up and cleanliness of work spaces

Assist in the trouble shooting of mechanical issues of hot water pressure washers

Communicate with AWI program staff regularly and provide administrative support as necessary, including timecard approvals and personnel reports

Assist with resolving steward disciplinary issues, conflict management, employee coaching, and staff performance evaluation reports, as necessary

Represent PSC, AWI, and the AIS spread prevention program to the public, lake associations, law enforcement officers, and media

Perform other tasks as assigned to support AWI’s mission

Qualification

Supervisory experienceAquatic invasive species knowledgeCommunication skillsMechanical troubleshootingNatural resources knowledgeEmployee coachingData collectionPublic interactionConflict management

Required

Interest in the mission of AWI and the work of the AIS spread prevention program

Prior supervisory or leadership experience

Proven ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

Strong communication skills, with prior experience working with a diverse public

Ability to spend extended amount of time on your feet, bending, and crouching to reach under vessels

Ability to lift 50 pounds and maneuver wheel mounted pressure washers and wastewater collection pads

Comfortable working with privately-owned watercrafts and using high pressure hot water to decontaminate them (3000 psi, 140° Fahrenheit)

Driver's license and driving record acceptable to PSC insurance carrier and AWI

Applicants must have use of a dependable personal vehicle for transportation and shelter at work locations (mileage will be compensated)

Regular access to the internet to check timecards and upload data

Ability to work all weekends & holidays from May 22 – September 7, 2026

Preferred

Academic degree, coursework, or experience in natural resources, environmental studies, environmental science, recreation, wildlife, or related fields

Willingness to use a personal computer for timecard approvals and other administrative tasks

Prior experience with an AIS spread prevention program

Experience operating gasoline powered motorized equipment

Familiarity with outdoor water-based recreation to include boating, skiing, fishing, paddling, swimming, wildlife viewing, etc