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Colorado Department of Revenue · 1 week ago

TEMPORARY Roving Invasive Species Technician – Grand Junction, CO

Mesa County, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18/hr - $18/hr

The Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking a Temporary Roving Invasive Species Technician to support the State Invasive Species Program. The role involves inspecting watercraft for invasive species, providing public outreach, and assisting with various program tasks, requiring travel across Colorado.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility is to support the State Invasive Species Program through watercraft inspection & decontamination at various locations throughout Colorado, as needed

Work will either be completed independently or in pairs to inspect boats launching and leaving the reservoir, or at roadside checkpoints with respect to invasive species such as zebra/quagga mussels

Provide public outreach on the aquatic invasive species topic by collecting survey information and providing guidance on best practices to prevent the spread of invasive species. Includes attending public events

When assistance at watercraft inspection and decontamination sites is not needed, the position will support the Program Manager and Invasive Species Specialists by performing a variety of tasks including: quality control assessment, sampling and monitoring, inventory management, education and outreach, reviewing and editing technical reports, distribution of supplies to field locations, and data entry

The position will report directly to the office at the James M. Robb Corn Lake Section for assignment. Boat inspection and outreach training will be provided

This position requires regular overnight travel and distance driving. Early morning, evening & weekend work required

Qualification

Biological SciencesBoat inspectionData entryMicrosoft WordCommunication skillsOrganization skillsAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

Good driving record and ability to travel extensively with overnight stays is mandatory

Ability to drive long hours and remain alert

Must be willing to be flexible with the weekday and weekend work schedule

Early morning, evening, and weekend work required

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are required

Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or comparable work experience

Knowledge of boat and trailer anatomy, ability to trailer boats/decontamination (power washer) units on highways and steep mountain roads

Experience with Microsoft Word applications– Word, Excel, Access

Company

Colorado Department of Revenue

With just under 1500 employees, the Colorado Department of Revenue oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Enforcement Division, the Colorado State Lottery, and the Taxation Division.

Founded in 1941