TEMPORARY Roving Invasive Species Technician – Grand Junction, CO

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking a temporary, field-based position to support the invasive species program across Colorado. The role focuses on watercraft inspection and decontamination, outreach, and data collection at multiple locations throughout the state.

Responsibilities include inspecting boats, providing guidance to prevent spread of invasive species, assisting with program management and data entry, and traveling overnight to designated sites.

Qualifications

• Good driving record and ability to travel extensively with overnight stays is mandatory.
• Ability to drive long hours and remain alert.
• Willingness to work irregular hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Valid drivers license and clean driving history required.
• Experience with public outreach and field data collection is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the State Invasive Species Program through watercraft inspection and decontamination.
• Inspect boats at reservoirs and roadside checkpoints for invasive species.
• Provide public outreach and guidance to prevent spread of invasive species.
• Assist Program Manager and Invasive Species Specialists with quality control, sampling and monitoring.
• Manage inventory, distribute supplies, and enter data at field locations.
• Travel overnight as required to fulfill inspection locations.

Skills

Driving

Overnight travel

Flexibility

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $18.00 PER HOUR

EMPLOYMENT STARTS 04/12/2020 - THROUGH 10/31/2020.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW)

Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

This position is critical for the protection of natural resources from non-native species that threaten wildlife, drinking water/irrigation and all water related outdoor recreation in the State of Colorado. This position is intended to travel regularly to provide coverage at watercraft inspection locations as needed, including assisting with seasonal opening and closures, sampling and monitoring, outreach and education, and distribution of supplies. Specific Duties may include:

• Primary responsibility is to support the State Invasive Species Program through watercraft inspection & decontamination at various locations throughout Colorado, as needed.
• Work will either be completed independently or in pairs to inspect boats launching and leaving the reservoir, or at roadside checkpoints with respect to invasive species such as zebra/quagga mussels.
• Provide public outreach on the aquatic invasive species topic by collecting survey information and providing guidance on best practices to prevent the spread of invasive species. Includes attending public events.
• When assistance at watercraft inspection and decontamination sites is not needed, the position will support the Program Manager and Invasive Species Specialists by performing a variety of tasks including: quality control assessment, sampling and monitoring, inventory management, education and outreach, reviewing and editing technical reports, distribution of supplies to field locations, and data entry.
• The position will report directly to the office at the James M. Robb Corn Lake Section for assignment. Boat inspection and outreach training will be provided.
• This position requires regular overnight travel and distance driving. Early morning, evening & weekend work required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Good driving record and ability to travel extensively with overnight stays is mandatory.
• Ability to drive long hours and remain alert.
• Must be willing to be flexible with the weekday and weekend work schedule
• Early morning, evening, and weekend work required.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are required.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or comparable work experience.
• Knowledge of boat and trailer anatomy, ability to trailer boats/decontamination (power washer) units on highways and steep mountain roads.

Experience with Microsoft Word applications– Word, Excel, Access

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:

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

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 to perform 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 ourADAAACoordinator, Anna Kargobai-Murray, at [e-mail] call 303-866-2667 x8647.

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