What are the responsibilities and job description for the Watercraft Inspector (Seasonal/Temporary) position at Douglas, County of (MN)?
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Application review dates are weekly, beginning on March 13th.
Receive on-the-job training provided. (Tentative local DNR training on May 12-14th).
JOB TITLE: Watercraft Inspector and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Educator
DEPARTMENT: Land and Resource Management
JOB LOCATION: Public water access sites around Douglas County.
SALARY: $19.41 Hourly for Level I Watercraft Inspector/AIS Educator
$20.45 Hourly for Level 2 Watercraft Inspector/AIS Educator
HOURS: Generally, day shifts/hours. Part-Time and Full-Time hours are available. Scheduled primarily on weekends and holidays. (i.e., Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday)
Temporary/Seasonal work, Flexible scheduling with hours available mid/late May to late summer/early fall.
JOB OBJECTIVES:
Level 1 - Watercraft Inspector and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Educator:
This position involves informing and educating the public about the threats of ecologically harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS) to Minnesota's waters.
Level 1 Inspectors work at public water access sites, inspecting watercraft for invasive species, and educating the public by providing information to watercraft users.
Level 2 - Watercraft Inspector and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Educator:
This position involves informing and educating the public about the threats of ecologically harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS) to Minnesota's waters.
Level 2 inspectors work at public water access sites inspecting watercraft for invasive species, educating the public by providing information to watercraft users, and using modified pressure washer equipment to decontaminate watercraft. Must have the ability to drive a county truck and trailer. Level 1 experience is not a prerequisite for the Level 2 position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of those specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Access to Not Public Data
In this job, you may come across private or confidential information about people we serve. This data is protected by law and should only be viewed or used when it’s truly needed for your work. You are expected to only look at private data when your job duties require it. Keep it secure and make sure others who don’t need to see it don’t have access, stop accessing the data once your task is done, and store or dispose of it properly, following the rules in Minnesota’s Data Practices Act (Chapter 13). If your job duties change and you need access to different private data, that access should also be limited to only what you need to do your job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Age
Must be at least 18 years of age.
(Prior to employment start date, must be 18 years of age).
Required Education
High school diploma or G.E.D.
(Prior to the start date, high school students would be required to have graduated).
Required Experience
None.
Required Licenses and Other Requirements:
Possess a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or the equivalent and the ability to obtain a Minnesota Class D Driver's License by the start of employment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education
None.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities
Work is 85% outdoors in summer and fall weather (including adverse weather conditions) in Minnesota climate. 15% indoors or in a vehicle. Works with co-workers and the public constantly. Frequent exposure to lake water. Exposure to high temperature/high-pressure water residual spray. Rare exposure to gasoline/oils.
HOURS
Part-Time and Full-Time hours available. Temporary/Seasonal work, mid/late May to October.
Generally, day shifts/hours. Flexible scheduling. Scheduled primarily weekends and holidays.
*Must be available to attend training classes held in May.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS can involve, but are not limited to:
Physical dexterity:
Amount Lifted Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days; Amount Lifted 11 to 40 lbs.: Not Present; Amount Lifted 41 to 50 lbs.: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days; Amount Lifted 51 to 101 lbs.: Not Present
Amount Pushed or Pulled:
Amount Pushed or Pulled Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days; Amount Pushed or Pulled 11 to 40 lbs.: Not Present; Amount Pushed or Pulled 41 to 50 lbs.: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days; Amount Pushed or Pulled 51 to 101 lbs.: Not Present
Vision:
Near & Far Vision: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours or 174 days
Depth: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours or 174 days
Field of Vision & Color: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours or 174 days
Contact With Others:
Works Alone: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Works with and around Others: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Customer/Public Contact : Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Clients with Behavior Challenges : Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days
Communications:
Talking: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Hearing: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours or 174 days
Reading: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Basic Body Positions:
Sitting: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Standing and Walking/Moving About: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours or 174 days
Climbing and Balancing: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Crouching, Kneeling and Crawling: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 day
Motor Skills:
Handling and Grasping: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Using Fingers and Reaching: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Feeling: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Driving: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Exposures To:
Mechanical Equipment: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Electrical Equipment: Not Present; Pressurized Equipment: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days; Burning Material/Equip: Not Present
Explosive : Not Present; Radiant Energy: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days; Moving Equipment: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days; Heights: Not Present; Fumes/Odors: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days; Dirt/Dust: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days; Gases: Not Present
See also the Physical and Environmental Factors Form.
EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT USED
Safety Equipment
Vehicle, traffic cones, traffic safety vests, chocks for the trailer, and First Aid Kit.
Personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hearing protection, waterproof clothing and gloves, face shield, and safety glasses.
Inspection Equipment
Vehicle towing high temperature/high-pressure washing equipment.
Inspection tablet, cell phone with a camera, hand wipes, hand sanitizer, paper towels, inspection mirrors, crescent wrench, flashlights, magnifying glass, pens, smartphone, extension arm, and sponge. Water containment mat. Operation of high-temperature/high-pressure washing equipment.
Inspection Staff Equipment
Staff identification: shirts, badges, name tags, hats, an inspection vest, chairs, and trash bags.
Educational Materials
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers brochures, ID cards, laws, boating regulation booklets, fishing regulation booklets, promotional items, and recreational maps.
Signage
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers Banner.
OTHER
All listed above are essential functions of the job.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Land and Resource Director.
Supervision Exercised: Watercraft Inspector
Labor Group: Non-Union
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: Temporary/Seasonal
EEO Job Category: 8000 Service Maintenance
Work Comp Code: 9410 Local Government Employee NOC
All listed above are essential functions of the job.
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 the requirements of the job change.
Revised: 1/24.
Submit your application today! We are hiring to fill multiple positions!
Application review dates are weekly, beginning on March 13th.
Receive on-the-job training provided. (Tentative local DNR training on May 12-14th).
DEPARTMENT: Land and Resource Management
JOB LOCATION: Public water access sites around Douglas County.
SALARY: $19.41 Hourly for Level I Watercraft Inspector/AIS Educator
$20.45 Hourly for Level 2 Watercraft Inspector/AIS Educator
(*Returning Seasonal AIS Educators/Inspectors employees: may be eligible to receive an additional $.50 per hour additional pay, with a maximum of $2.00 additional, for each season previously worked (season equals a minimum of 32 full days/shifts worked starting the year 2025).
Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate for required travel may apply.
BENEFITS: ESST (Accrue Earned Sick and Safe Time).HOURS: Generally, day shifts/hours. Part-Time and Full-Time hours are available. Scheduled primarily on weekends and holidays. (i.e., Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday)
Temporary/Seasonal work, Flexible scheduling with hours available mid/late May to late summer/early fall.
Level 1 - Watercraft Inspector and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Educator:
This position involves informing and educating the public about the threats of ecologically harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS) to Minnesota's waters.
Level 1 Inspectors work at public water access sites, inspecting watercraft for invasive species, and educating the public by providing information to watercraft users.
Level 2 - Watercraft Inspector and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Educator:
This position involves informing and educating the public about the threats of ecologically harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS) to Minnesota's waters.
Level 2 inspectors work at public water access sites inspecting watercraft for invasive species, educating the public by providing information to watercraft users, and using modified pressure washer equipment to decontaminate watercraft. Must have the ability to drive a county truck and trailer. Level 1 experience is not a prerequisite for the Level 2 position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of those specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Inspect watercraft at public water accesses in Douglas County.
- Provide AIS education and program outreach to recreational boaters, lake users, lake-property owners, and the general public at public water accesses and special events.
- Use mobile devices to conduct inspections and record survey responses from the general public. Mobile devices are also used for communication with supervisory staff.
- Conduct AIS early detection searches, as assigned.
- Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and professional behavior.
- Perform all work in compliance with Douglas County Safety Program, including the AWAIR policy and applicable OSHA standards.
- Based on job assignment may decontaminate high-risk watercraft using modified pressure washer equipment, operate county-owned vehicles, and transport trailer and decontamination units to various public water accesses.
- Complies with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.
- Reliable, predictable attendance and punctuality.
- Other duties, as apparent or assigned.
Access to Not Public Data
In this job, you may come across private or confidential information about people we serve. This data is protected by law and should only be viewed or used when it’s truly needed for your work. You are expected to only look at private data when your job duties require it. Keep it secure and make sure others who don’t need to see it don’t have access, stop accessing the data once your task is done, and store or dispose of it properly, following the rules in Minnesota’s Data Practices Act (Chapter 13). If your job duties change and you need access to different private data, that access should also be limited to only what you need to do your job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Age
Must be at least 18 years of age.
(Prior to employment start date, must be 18 years of age).
Required Education
High school diploma or G.E.D.
(Prior to the start date, high school students would be required to have graduated).
Required Experience
None.
Required Licenses and Other Requirements:
Possess a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or the equivalent and the ability to obtain a Minnesota Class D Driver's License by the start of employment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities
- Sound understanding of customer relations with an ability to interact positively with a wide range of customers.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team member.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing.
- Willingness to work odd hours and in adverse weather conditions.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of programs and mobile technology, including apps.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education
- Additional years of education, beyond the minimum qualifications.
- Associate's degree or higher in law enforcement, law, natural science, or a closely related field. A diploma must be achieved by May of the current year.
- Experience operating pressure washing equipment.
- Previous watercraft inspection experience.
- Experience working for a governmental or regulatory entity.
- Experience operating and maintaining watercraft.
- Experience with data entry on a laptop or tablet computer.
- Previous experience with towing/trailering or ability to learn.
None.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities
- Ability to identify Minnesota's aquatic invasive species.
- Provide outstanding customer service and project a positive image of Douglas County to residents and customers.
- Interest in environmental science, natural resource management, fisheries management, law enforcement, or other closely related fields.
- Working knowledge of various types of watercraft.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks within a professional setting.
- Understand and follow supervisor directions, work rules, policies, and procedures.
Work is 85% outdoors in summer and fall weather (including adverse weather conditions) in Minnesota climate. 15% indoors or in a vehicle. Works with co-workers and the public constantly. Frequent exposure to lake water. Exposure to high temperature/high-pressure water residual spray. Rare exposure to gasoline/oils.
HOURS
Part-Time and Full-Time hours available. Temporary/Seasonal work, mid/late May to October.
Generally, day shifts/hours. Flexible scheduling. Scheduled primarily weekends and holidays.
*Must be available to attend training classes held in May.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS can involve, but are not limited to:
Physical dexterity:
- Sit occasionally with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
- Stand and walk for extended periods of time, outside on variable/uneven surfaces.
- Stretch, reach or lift objects or materials that may be up to 10 pounds occasionally and up to 30 pounds rarely.
- Bends/squats/stoops/kneel/crawl while working as low as ground level frequently.
- Balance and climb on, over, in, and out of boats and boat trailers frequently.
- Use hands, fingers, and arms to safely operate vehicles and equipment, and use all equipment listed in the "examples of equipment used" section. Operation of pressure washing wand using hands, arms, and fingers. Operation of foot and hand controls.
- See, read and understand the English language in written information, instructions, and safety warnings in all forms, including handwritten and hard copies.
- See near, far, depth, field of vision, and color to identify invasive species and drive.
- Ability to write.
- Think and apply basic judgment, discretion, and initiative in accomplishing work.
Amount Lifted Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days; Amount Lifted 11 to 40 lbs.: Not Present; Amount Lifted 41 to 50 lbs.: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days; Amount Lifted 51 to 101 lbs.: Not Present
Amount Pushed or Pulled:
Amount Pushed or Pulled Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days; Amount Pushed or Pulled 11 to 40 lbs.: Not Present; Amount Pushed or Pulled 41 to 50 lbs.: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days; Amount Pushed or Pulled 51 to 101 lbs.: Not Present
Vision:
Near & Far Vision: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours or 174 days
Depth: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours or 174 days
Field of Vision & Color: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours or 174 days
Contact With Others:
Works Alone: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Works with and around Others: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Customer/Public Contact : Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Clients with Behavior Challenges : Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days
Communications:
Talking: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Hearing: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours or 174 days
Reading: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Basic Body Positions:
Sitting: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Standing and Walking/Moving About: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours or 174 days
Climbing and Balancing: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Crouching, Kneeling and Crawling: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 day
Motor Skills:
Handling and Grasping: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Using Fingers and Reaching: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Feeling: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Driving: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Exposures To:
Mechanical Equipment: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Electrical Equipment: Not Present; Pressurized Equipment: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days; Burning Material/Equip: Not Present
Explosive : Not Present; Radiant Energy: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days; Moving Equipment: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days; Heights: Not Present; Fumes/Odors: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days; Dirt/Dust: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days; Gases: Not Present
See also the Physical and Environmental Factors Form.
EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT USED
Safety Equipment
Vehicle, traffic cones, traffic safety vests, chocks for the trailer, and First Aid Kit.
Personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hearing protection, waterproof clothing and gloves, face shield, and safety glasses.
Inspection Equipment
Vehicle towing high temperature/high-pressure washing equipment.
Inspection tablet, cell phone with a camera, hand wipes, hand sanitizer, paper towels, inspection mirrors, crescent wrench, flashlights, magnifying glass, pens, smartphone, extension arm, and sponge. Water containment mat. Operation of high-temperature/high-pressure washing equipment.
Inspection Staff Equipment
Staff identification: shirts, badges, name tags, hats, an inspection vest, chairs, and trash bags.
Educational Materials
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers brochures, ID cards, laws, boating regulation booklets, fishing regulation booklets, promotional items, and recreational maps.
Signage
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers Banner.
OTHER
All listed above are essential functions of the job.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Land and Resource Director.
Supervision Exercised: Watercraft Inspector
Labor Group: Non-Union
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: Temporary/Seasonal
EEO Job Category: 8000 Service Maintenance
Work Comp Code: 9410 Local Government Employee NOC
All listed above are essential functions of the job.
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 the requirements of the job change.
Revised: 1/24.
Salary : $19 - $20