TEMPORARY Roving Invasive Species Technician – Gunnison, CO jobs in United States
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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

TEMPORARY Roving Invasive Species Technician – Gunnison, CO

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the state's natural resources. They are seeking a Temporary Roving Invasive Species Technician to support the Aquatic Nuisance Species Program through watercraft inspection and decontamination, along with public outreach on invasive species topics.

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Responsibilities

Support the State Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Program through watercraft inspection and decontamination at various locations throughout Colorado
Inspect boats launching and leaving reservoir or other inspection locations for invasive species such as zebra/quagga mussels
Provide public outreach to non-motorized water recreation groups
Provide public outreach on the aquatic invasive species topic by providing printed materials to recreators visiting rivers, reservoirs, and/or attending outreach events
Trailer various equipment, including boats and mobile cleaning stations, throughout southwest Colorado
Perform a variety of tasks including: watercraft inspection and decontamination, quality control assessment, inventory management, reviewing and editing technical reports, distribution of supplies to field locations, and data entry when shift coverage is not needed

Qualification

Watercraft inspectionPublic outreachBiological field workCustomer serviceMicrosoft applicationsCommunicationOrganizationDriving recordSelf-motivationAttention to detail

Required

Excellent driving record and ability to travel extensively with overnight stays is mandatory
Ability to drive long distances and remain alert
Ability to work weekends, holidays, early morning and late evenings
Must be willing to be flexible with daily/weekly scheduling as field work may be dictated by weather
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and willingness to approach and engage public
Reliable and timely
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Ability to self-motivate and work independently

Preferred

Experience working with boats, trailers, power washers, small engines and/or heavy equipment
Ability to travel and be away from home every week, if needed. Camping may be required in remote settings. Must provide own camping gear and equipment when performing biological field work
Ability to trailer boats and/or cleaning units on highways and steep mountain roads
Excellent customer service skills and/or experience working with the public
Experience with Microsoft and Google applications
Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences or higher education

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
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