AIS Watercraft Inspector: Field Tech Protecting WA Waters

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Watercraft Inspector to join the AIS Enforcement Unit in Ridgefield, WA. You will inspect watercraft, collect required data, conduct decontaminations when needed, and educate the public on AIS practices.

The role requires outdoor work at stations and on patrols, with duties including reporting and equipment maintenance. A valid driver’s license is required, and some positions involve travel and variable hours.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Natural Resource Worker 2 OR Two years of college in fish, wildlife, or habitat management or related field with technical duties.
• Combination of education and/or experience totaling two years in natural resources with related duties.

Responsibilities

• Inspect recreational and commercial watercraft at inspection stations and roving patrols.
• Conduct standardized interviews and collect conveyance data for databases.
• Perform decontaminations using hot-water equipment when AIS is detected.
• Educate the public on Clean, Drain, Dry practices and AIS.
• Maintain electronic reader boards and station signage.

Skills

Customer service

Interviewing

Data entry

Education

Two years college in natural resources

Bachelor’s degree in natural resources (preferred)

Tools

iOS tablet

Laptop

GPS devices

Decontamination equipment

Job description

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Watercraft Inspector to join the AIS Enforcement Unit in Ridgefield, WA. You will inspect watercraft, collect required data, conduct decontaminations when needed, and educate the public on AIS practices.

The role requires outdoor work at stations and on patrols, with duties including reporting and equipment maintenance. A valid driver’s license is required, and some positions involve travel and variable hours.