What are the responsibilities and job description for the Watercraft Inspector Level 2 Seasonal position at Chisago County?
Closing Date: March 31, 2025
Wage: $19.00 per hour
Must be 18 years or older to be considered for an interview.
POSITION TITLE: Watercraft Inspector Level 2 Decontamination
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services/Zoning
POSITION STATUS: Part Time Seasonal Temporary – 20 hours per week minimum, up to 40 hours per week, maximum 80 hours per pay period
REPORTS TO: Director of Environmental Services/Zoning; Water Resource Manager
JOB OBJECTIVE
- Inspect watercraft for Aquatic Invasive Species.
- Assist watercraft users with decontamination of their watercraft.
- Inform and educate the public on the threats of ecologically harmful aquatic invasive species to the lakes and rivers in Chisago County.
- Provide citizens with training and education on how to prevent Aquatic Invasive Species transport.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
- Supervision provided by the Director of Environmental Services/Zoning, Water Resource Manager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Educate the public on aquatic invasive species program and issues
- Operate and maintain decontamination equipment
- Distribute written information to watercraft users
- Inspect watercraft for invasive species
- Conduct a verbal survey and inspection inventory
- Adhere to Watercraft Inspector Scheduling Guidelines
- Enter survey data into tablet after each inspection
- Document and record research activities
- Compile and submit a year-end report
- Work in partnership with the Chisago County Sheriff’s Department and the DNR Aquatic Invasive Species Program
- Operate and maintain/winterize Aquatic Invasive Species equipment including truck, decontamination unit and boat
- Participate in Aquatic Invasive Species outreach/education events
- Conduct early detection and baseline monitoring at public water accesses
- Other duties as assigned
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
The Watercraft Inspector Level 2 Decontamination is expected to work weekends (including Saturdays and Sundays), evenings and some holidays between Minnesota Fishing Opener through the third week of October. Inspector will be responsible for work schedule upon supervisor approval. Personal transportation is required. Scheduling can be flexible to work around adverse weather conditions.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- Currently pursuing, or completed, a college degree program in areas such as Biology, Natural Resources, Fisheries & Wildlife, Law Enforcement, Communications, Recreation Resource Management, Recreation, Park & Leisure, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Sociology, Sociology of Law, Criminology & Deviance, or Urban & Community Forestry.
- One year experience as a watercraft inspector.
- Valid Drivers License.
- Computer/word processing skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Sound understanding of customer relations.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks within a professional setting.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Sense of humor.
- Demonstrated interest in environmental work through education, volunteer work, or hobbies.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Truck, decontamination unit, trailer, car, computer, telephone, calculator, copy machine, facsimile, survey recorder
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive a truck, set up and operate decontamination unit, operate pressure washer spray equipment, set up containment pad, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop; kneel or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at public water accesses. The employee will regularly encounter spray water drift. The employee can expect to work in a variety of weather conditions. No work will be performed during conditions of severe weather.
Moderate to loud noise levels such as operating the decontamination unit, running vehicles and boat motors can be expected.
GENERAL STATEMENT:
Applicants for appointment to this position will be required to submit a formal application and may be subject to rating of education and experience, oral interview or reference check. Job related tests may be required of any applicant. Successful completion of DNR Level 2 training to operate decontamination unit is mandatory.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Salary : $19
