What are the responsibilities and job description for the Roving Crew Inspectors - Idaho Falls position at State of Idaho?
Description
"Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through promotion, education and regulation."
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting Roving Crew Inspectors located in Idaho Falls, ID
Applications are being accepted now and will be reviewed periodically. The successfulcandidateswill start working as early as May 12th, 2025 and may continue through September 30th, 2025. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you are considered for this position.
SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This non-classified position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. It does not come withbenefits.
Roving Inspector Primary Responsibilities
This job is part of the agency’s statewide invasive species prevention program. These positions conduct watercraft inspectionsand decontaminationsat high use recreation areas in Idaho to prevent the spread of zebra/quagga mussels and other Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) from infested states. The position will use an established protocol to inspect watercraft and conduct hotwashes on high-risk conveyances; conduct quality control activities at watercraft inspection stations; setting up and taking down portable traffic signs on daily basis; properly entering detailed watercraft data on an electronic inspection form; conducting "clean, drain, dry" public education and outreach. and early detection plankton tow sampling.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful applicant must be able to fulfill the following duties:
If you have questions,
Please Contact Us At
jobs@isda.idaho.gov or at (208) 332-8520
EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities; auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or emailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
"Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through promotion, education and regulation."
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting Roving Crew Inspectors located in Idaho Falls, ID
Applications are being accepted now and will be reviewed periodically. The successfulcandidateswill start working as early as May 12th, 2025 and may continue through September 30th, 2025. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you are considered for this position.
SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This non-classified position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. It does not come withbenefits.
Roving Inspector Primary Responsibilities
This job is part of the agency’s statewide invasive species prevention program. These positions conduct watercraft inspectionsand decontaminationsat high use recreation areas in Idaho to prevent the spread of zebra/quagga mussels and other Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) from infested states. The position will use an established protocol to inspect watercraft and conduct hotwashes on high-risk conveyances; conduct quality control activities at watercraft inspection stations; setting up and taking down portable traffic signs on daily basis; properly entering detailed watercraft data on an electronic inspection form; conducting "clean, drain, dry" public education and outreach. and early detection plankton tow sampling.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful applicant must be able to fulfill the following duties:
- Good communication skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail when conducting watercraft inspections
- Work in various types of weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to bend and crawl underneath a watercraft, when necessary and with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Experience working with and towing trailers
- Possibility of working evenings, weekends, or long hours. The typical work schedule is scheduled to occur Thursday through Sunday at remote locations requiring overnight travel during these work periods.
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Aquatic biology, ecology or field inspection experience
- Experience with pressure washers
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision in remote areas.
If you have questions,
Please Contact Us At
jobs@isda.idaho.gov or at (208) 332-8520
EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities; auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or emailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
