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State of Colorado · 4 days ago

TEMPORARY Roving Invasive Species Technician – Mesa County.

positionMesa County, CO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$18/hr - $18/hr

The State of Colorado is seeking a temporary Roving Invasive Species Technician to support the State Invasive Species Program. The primary responsibility includes watercraft inspection and decontamination, as well as public outreach regarding aquatic invasive species.

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Responsibilities

Support the State Invasive Species Program through watercraft inspection & decontamination at locations throughout Northwest Colorado, as needed
Inspect boats launching and leaving the reservoir, with respect to invasive species such as zebra/quagga mussels
Provide public outreach on the aquatic invasive species topic by providing printed material to those visiting the reservoir
Report directly to the James M. Robb Corn Lake Office for assignment
Support the Western Slope Invasive Species Specialist by performing a variety of tasks including: public outreach, sampling and monitoring, quality control assessment, inventory management, distribution of supplies (including trailered boats/power washer units) to field locations, and data entry
Regular overnight travel and distance driving required
Early morning, evening & weekend work required

Qualification

Boat inspection knowledgeMicrosoft Word applicationsCommunication skillsOrganization skillsAttention to detail

Required

Good driving record and ability to travel extensively with overnight stays is mandatory
Ability to drive long hours and remain alert
Knowledge of boat and trailer anatomy, ability to trailer boats/decontamination (power washer) units on highways and steep mountain roads
Must be willing to be flexible with the weekday and weekend work schedule, as field work may be dictated by weather
Experience with Microsoft Word applications required – Word, Excel, Access
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are required
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

Preferred

Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences or higher education

Company

State of Colorado

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Serve the needs of the State of Colorado through a number of subdivisions.
dateFounded in 1876
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Denver, Colorado, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://cjlc.colorado.gov/

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Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jeanni Stefanik
Chief Financial Officer
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Alan Salazar
Chief Strategy Officer for Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
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