Boat Inspector

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Application Deadline:

April 10, 2024

Hiring Range:

16.65 - 20.35

This is a part-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Seasonal Type 1

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Job Description Summary:

To perform incoming and outgoing boat inspections as well as decontaminations and educate patrons about the Boulder Reservoir ANS program, protocols and procedures.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain Colorado Watercraft inspector and decontamination certification.

• Administer all protocols associated with the Boulder Reservoir Aquatic Nuisance species program.

• Perform inspections on all watercraft entering the Boulder Reservoir.

• Enter inspections into our internal software and into the State database.

• Educate Boulder Reservoir visitors on rules of facility and on current ANS protocol.

• Distributes printed educational materials to visitors.

• Communicate to park visitors of recreational opportunities and public use regulations.

• Greet a wide variety of park visitors in a friendly, welcoming, and helpful manner, and communicates effectively with a wide diversity of individuals and groups.

• Answer phones and email inquiries, provide information about our policies.

• Knowledge of facility emergency response protocols and their role in those responses

• Acts with limited supervision and exercises considerable independent judgment while prioritizing tasks, responding to emergencies, and interacting with staff and the public.

• Actively monitors radio transmissions and responds in a clear and concise manner.

• Delivers prompt and professional solutions to staff and public interactions.

• Handles complaints and criticism with grace, elevating problems and concerns to reservoir management as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Spanish language proficiency preferred.

• Successful completion of the Aquatic Nuisance Species training program and exam within 2 weeks of hire required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified by the State Department of Parks and Wildlife as a Stage 1 Boat Inspector for the ANS prevention program.

• Proficiency in Active Net software and other Reservoir software.

• Experience with use of tools and outdoor equipment.

• Effective and efficient radio communication and park emergency procedures.

• Knowledge of recreational watercraft

• Spanish language proficiency

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Successful completion of the Aquatic Nuisance Species training program and exam within 2 weeks of hire

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Recreation Program Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform a wide range of strenuous physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment with variable weather conditions. Physical ability to stand, walk, and kneel; hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and the public.

• Works in both indoor and outdoor environments that are oftentimes impacted weather and at times, unpredictable conditions.

• Display the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and competently operate machinery.

• Adaptability to work under stressful situations and shifting priorities.

• Ability and willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and/or emergencies

Additional Job Description:

Last updated: 9/28/2023

The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to HR@bouldercolorado.gov.