Part Time Seasonal Temporary - 20 hours per week minimum, up to 40 hours per week, maximum 80 hours per pay period

Job Objective

Must be 18+ to be considered for an interview.

Inspect watercraft for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). Assist watercraft users with decontamination of their watercraft. Inform and educate the public on the threats of ecologically harmful AIS to the lakes and rivers in Chisago County. Provide citizens with training and education on how to prevent AIS transport.

Supervision Received

Supervision provided by the Water Resource Manager, assisted by the AIS Specialist/Lead Watercraft Inspector.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Educate the public on AIS spread and impacts
• Operate and maintain decontamination equipment
• Distribute informational handouts to watercraft users
• Manually inspect watercraft for AIS
• Identify contaminated watercraft and implement AIS decontamination protocols
• Conduct a verbal survey and document data in a tablet
• Adhere to Watercraft Inspector Scheduling Guidelines
• Work in partnership with the Chisago County Sheriff's Department and the Department of Natural Resources Statewide AIS Program
• Operate and maintain/winterize AIS equipment including truck, decontamination unit, and boat
• Participate in AIS outreach/education events
• Conduct early detection and baseline monitoring at public water accesses
• Other duties as assigned

Program Structure

The Watercraft Inspector Level 2 Decontamination is expected to weekends (including Saturdays and Sundays), evenings and some holdays between Minnesota Fishing Opener and the third week of October. Inspector will be responsible for work schedule upon supervisor approval. Personal transportation is required. Scheduling can be flexible to work around adverse weather conditions.

Desired Qualifications 

Education and Experience

a. Graduation from high school or equivalent

b. Currently pursuing, or completed, a college degree program in a natural resources, education, law enforcement, or other related field

c. One year experience as a watercraft inspector

d. Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

a. Excellent verbal communication skills

b. Sound understanding of customer relations

c. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks within a professional setting

d. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

e. Computer/word processing skills

f. Demonstrated interest in environmental work through education, volunteer work, or hobbies

Tools and Equipment Used

Truck, decontamination unit & accessory equipment, trailer, car, computer, telephone, tablet.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive a truck, set up and operate decontamination unit, operate pressure washer spray equipment, set up containment pad, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop; kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at public water accesses. The employee will regularly encounter spray water drift. The employee can expect to work in a variety of weather conditions. No work will be performed during conditions of severe weather. Moderate to loud noise levels such as operating the decontamination unit, running vehicles and boat motors can be expected.

General Statement

Applicants for appointment to this position will be required to submit a formal application and may be subject to rating of education and experience, oral interview, or reference check. Job related tests may be required of any applicant. Successful completion of DNR Level 2 training to operate decontamination unit is mandatory. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.