TEMPORARY Invasive Species Technician – WID Trainer – 6060 Broadway.

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,618; Part time

Job summary

A state environmental agency in Colorado is seeking a temporary Aquatic Nuisance Species Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Trainer for a position lasting up to 9 months. The role involves setting up trainings, evaluating WID Stations, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have experience in ANS or Invasive Species, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills. This position requires flexibility in working hours and travel. Competitive hourly wage of $21.50.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working in the field of ANS or Invasive Species.
• Current (Stage II) Certification in Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination.
• Ability to travel and work weekends, early mornings, and evenings.
• Experience working with GIS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statewide trainings for Aquatic Nuisance Species inspection and decontamination.
• Evaluate and ensure the quality of WID Stations.
• Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities.
• Provide excellent customer service to the public.
• Assist with technical report writing and general office work.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills

Experience performing boat inspections and decontaminations

Customer service experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or higher education

Job description

Department Information

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $21.50 per hour. Employment starts 02/17/2026 through 10/31/2026.

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources is dedicated to developing, preserving, and enhancing the state's natural resources for current and future citizens and visitors. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities to build a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Description of Job

March through May: Serve as a certified Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination (WID) Trainer and conduct trainings statewide at the direction of the Invasive Species Coordinator or Specialist. Responsibilities include setting up trainings, creating binders for students, accepting registrations, securing locations, arranging boats and decontamination units for demonstrations, providing engaging classroom presentations and effective hands-on outdoor demonstration sessions, and all other aspects of training. Trainers must follow current state procedures, using state-issued presentation materials without alterations, at all times.

June Through November: In addition to providing WID trainings, assist the Invasive Species Coordinator and Invasive Species Specialists with the following tasks as assigned:

• Independently or as a team, evaluate the quality of WID Stations
  • Conduct announced quality assurance visits at WID Stations.
  • Conduct secret-shopper quality assurance evaluations at WID Stations.
  • Conduct customer service quality assurance evaluations.
• Independently or as part of a team, staff educational events and give professional presentations to increase education among a variety of users (e.g. homeowners associations, community action networks, watershed groups, youth events, school groups, anglers, boaters, etc).
• Independently or in a group, perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities at Colorado reservoirs (e.g. holidays, tournaments, etc), as needed.
• Assist the mechanic with power washer unit maintenance, servicing, diagnostics, repair, transport and storage.
• Provide excellent customer service to members of the public and partner agencies.
• Perform general office work such as data entry, filing, copying, loading and unloading supplies, GIS mapping or analysis, paying bills, etc.
• Write technical reports, memos and briefing documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Minimum 2 years experience working in the field of ANS or Invasive Species.
• Current (Stage II) Certification in Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination.
• Experience performing boat inspections and decontaminations.
• Previous experience working with GIS.
• Experience working with the public in a customer service related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent driving record and ability to work weekends, early mornings and evenings.
• Ability to travel and be away from home every week if needed.
• Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the New Fleet Vehicle Policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who: (1) have an assigned State fleet vehicle; (2) are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position; (3) utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle.

Employee may be required to camp in rustic settings and must provide own camping equipment and gear when performing biological field work.

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or higher education.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at [e-mail].

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail] at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

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