AIS Watercraft Inspector - Fall Season

Carver County; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,306,000; Part time

Job summary

Carver County seeks Watercraft Inspectors to educate the public at water access sites, perform inspections for aquatic invasive species, and conduct surveys and documentation. This seasonal, safety-sensitive role runs roughly May through September with a schedule from early morning to evening.

Three levels offer training and potential decontamination certification for Level II, with pay ranges from $15.00–$24.00 per hour depending on level and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old
• Minnesota Class D Driver's License required
• Availability to work weekends, weekdays and holidays May–September
• Able to work at multiple Carver County locations
• Safety-sensitive position

Responsibilities

• Educate the public about invasive species program and issues
• Distribute written information to watercraft users
• Inspect watercraft for invasive species
• Conduct verbal survey and inspection inventory
• Document and record research activities
• Provide excellent customer service in office and field settings
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Communicate effectively

Job description

The Watercraft Inspector serves to inform and educate the public to the threats of ecologically harmful aquatic invasive species to Minnesota's waters. Inspectors work at public water access sites educating the public by providing information to watercraft users and conducting a brief survey while inspecting watercraft for invasive species. Other duties include assisting the coordinator with access postings, assisting Law Enforcement with access checks, invasive plant removal; conduct other research in partnership with different departments/organizations and other natural resource projects. This is a seasonal non-exempt position. There is neither a guarantee of continual hours or guarantee of future employment, nor County benefits, except as mandated by state and federal law or as specifically referenced in the Personnel Policy Manual. Employment will not extend beyond seven (7) months from start date.

There are three levels to this position:

*Level I Watercraft Inspector

Level I Watercraft Inspectors will be required to attend and pass a MN DNR inspection training course and will be responsible for public education, watercraft inspections for Aquatic Invasive Species, documentation and reporting, on-site surveys and sample collection. Pay Range is $15.00-$20.00 per hour.

*Level II Watercraft Inspector

Level II Watercraft Inspectors will be required to attend a MN DNR decontamination training course in addition to a MN DNR inspection training course. A Level II inspector will have the same responsibilities as a Level I but will also be certified to perform decontamination services using hot, high-pressure water and will be required to drive County vehicles. Pay Range is $16.00-$21.00 per hour.

*Lead Watercraft Inspector

Lead Inspectors will be Level II certified and be capable of taking on additional leadership and administrative responsibilities such as employee training and supervision, scheduling, inventory, oversight of day-to-day operations, etc. Pay Range is $18.00-$24.00 per hour.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

• Educate the public on invasive species program and issues
• Distribute written information to watercraft users
• Inspect watercraft for invasive species
• Conduct a verbal survey & inspection inventory
• Document and record research activities
• Provide excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with the public and in an office and field setting.
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Communicate effectively.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Available to work weekends, weekdays and holidays on a regular basis throughout employment (Approximately May through September) between 6am – 8 pm.
• A Valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License.
• Available to work in multiple locations throughout Carver County.

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, and background in investigation.