NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
TEMPORARY Roving Invasive Species Technician – Mesa County
NEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado's Department of Natural Resources, which aims to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources. The Temporary Roving Invasive Species Technician will support the State Invasive Species Program through watercraft inspection and decontamination, providing public outreach and performing various tasks related to invasive species management.
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Responsibilities
Primary responsibility is to support the State Invasive Species Program through watercraft inspection & decontamination at locations throughout Northwest Colorado, as needed
Work will either be completed independently or in pairs to inspect boats launching and leaving the reservoir, with respect to invasive species such as zebra/quagga mussels
Provide public outreach on the aquatic invasive species topic by providing printed material to those visiting the reservoir
The position will report directly to the James M. Robb Corn Lake Office for assignment
Boat inspection training will be provided
When assistance at field watercraft inspection and decontamination sites is not needed, the position will support the Western Slope Invasive Species Specialist by performing a variety of tasks including: public outreach, sampling and monitoring, quality control assessment, inventory management, distribution of supplies (including trailered boats/power washer units) to field locations, and data entry
This position requires regular overnight travel and distance driving
Early morning, evening & weekend work required
Qualification
Required
Good driving record and ability to travel extensively with overnight stays is mandatory
Ability to drive long hours and remain alert
Knowledge of boat and trailer anatomy, ability to trailer boats/decontamination (power washer) units on highways and steep mountain roads
Must be willing to be flexible with the weekday and weekend work schedule, as field work may be dictated by weather
Experience with Microsoft Word applications required – Word, Excel, Access
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are required
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Preferred
Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences or higher education
Company
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