State of Colorado · 6 days ago
TEMPORARY Regional WID Support – Eastern Colorado.
Adams County, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.50/hr - $21.50/hr
1+ years expThe State of Colorado is committed to enhancing the state's natural resources, and they are seeking a temporary Regional WID Support for Eastern Colorado. This role involves providing training, site planning, and support for Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Stations, along with conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with state procedures.
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Responsibilities
Provide training, site planning, equipment, and support to assigned Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Station within your region. Schedule and visit each WID station once per month and respond to requests by WID Supervisors
Serve as a certified Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination (WID) Trainer and conduct virtual and hands trainings within your region at the direction of the Invasive Species Coordinator or Specialist
Position includes arranging boats and decontamination units for demonstrations, providing engaging classroom presentations and effective hands-on outdoor demonstration sessions, and all other aspects of training
Trainer must follow current state procedures, using state issued presentation materials without alterations, at all times
Identify site improvements, repairs, and infrastructure demands at your assigned WID station. Report these improvements/needs to the Invasive Species Coordinator and facilitate the execution of the upgrades as directed
Transport decontamination units to WIDS prior to boat ramp opening dates. Assist with power washer unit maintenance, servicing, diagnostics, repair, and storage throughout the season. Remove and properly winterize or store decontamination units after ramp closing dates. Respond to request for assistance by Regional and Ramp Leads as needed
Provide excellent customer service to members of the public and partner agencies
Write technical reports, memos, and briefing documents
Attend weekly ANS staff meetings, WID supervisor meetings, and site planning meeting
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 1 year of experience working in the field of ANS or Invasive Species
Current (Stage II) Certification in Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination
Experience performing boat inspections and decontaminations
Experience working with the public in a customer service related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills
Excellent driving record and ability to work weekends, early mornings and evenings
Ability to travel and be away from home every week if needed
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
Preferred
Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences or comparable work experience
Employee may be asked to camp in rustic settings and must provide own camping equipment and gear when performing biological field work
Company
State of Colorado
Serve the needs of the State of Colorado through a number of subdivisions.
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Alan Salazar
Chief Strategy Officer for Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
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