Watercraft AIS Inspector & Decontamination Tech

State of Washington; Ridgefield (WA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is hiring a Watercraft Inspector in Ridgefield, Washington. You will join the AIS Enforcement Unit to inspect and decontaminate trailered watercraft, engage with the public, and collect essential data for AIS prevention at inspection stations and roving patrols.

The role requires outdoor work in variable weather, data entry on tablets, and occasional travel across the region.

Formación

• One of: 1 year as Natural Resource Worker 2.
• Two years of college in natural resources or related field with technical duties.
• A combination of education and/or relevant experience totaling two years.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect watercraft at stations and roving patrols.
• Conduct standardized interviews and collect data for WID database.
• Follow WIT 1-2 trainings and preserve AIS evidence.
• Perform decontaminations using hot-water unit when AIS detected.
• Educate the public on Clean, Drain, Dry practices.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Interviewing

Data entry

Public engagement

Educación

Two years of college in natural resources or related field

Experience as Natural Resource Worker 2

Education + experience totaling two years

Herramientas

iOS tablet

Laptop

GPS mapping devices

Smartphone

Data collection apps

Descripción del empleo

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is hiring a Watercraft Inspector in Ridgefield, Washington. You will join the AIS Enforcement Unit to inspect and decontaminate trailered watercraft, engage with the public, and collect essential data for AIS prevention at inspection stations and roving patrols.

The role requires outdoor work in variable weather, data entry on tablets, and occasional travel across the region.