AIS Prevention Program Lead — Field Education & Inspections

City of Bellingham; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Bellingham is seeking a Seasonal AIS program team member to educate boaters, perform watercraft inspections and decontaminations, and assist in data collection and reporting.

You will lead on-site instruction for junior staff, collaborate with state and local agencies, and support stormwater inspections while maintaining excellent public service standards. A Washington driver’s license and required certifications must be obtained within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months AIS Prevention Program experience.
• One year of experience working with the public daily in public outreach, education, customer service or similar.
• Course work in environmental science or demonstrated general knowledge of lake aquatic ecology.
• Demonstrated experience in a team leader role preferred.
• Experience working with watercraft or basic knowledge of watercraft design and operation preferred.
• High level of comfort using smart phones to collect and process data preferred.
• Experience and comfort towing (and backing in) trailers preferred.
• Experience in a stormwater related field is preferred.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Must provide a three-year driver's abstract prior to hire.
• Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire.
• Watercraft Inspection Training Level II Inspector and Decontaminator certification required within three months of hire.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a Washington State Adult/Child Abuse records check, criminal conviction and local background check.
• Failure to secure required certification or skill standards within established time limits will result in dismissal.

Responsibilities

• Provide education, watercraft inspection and decontamination services to recreational boaters.
• Interact with the public and collect and track survey information.
• Provide AIS training and communicate with state and local government staff.
• Assist in preparation and launch of the AIS season and in data gathering and final reports.
• Serve as lead to lower AIS Program staff with on-site instruction and day-to-day direction.
• Support the stormwater program through inspection of privately owned stormwater systems and responding to complaints.

Skills

Public outreach

Team leadership

Water ecology

Data collection

Customer service

Communication

Education

Environmental science coursework

Job description

The City of Bellingham is seeking a Seasonal AIS program team member to educate boaters, perform watercraft inspections and decontaminations, and assist in data collection and reporting.

You will lead on-site instruction for junior staff, collaborate with state and local agencies, and support stormwater inspections while maintaining excellent public service standards. A Washington driver’s license and required certifications must be obtained within specified timelines.