City of Boulder

Invasive Species (AIS) Management Lead

Boulder, CO · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$27k-$40kDetected 8 days ago

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About the role

It's a great time to join the City of Boulder!
The role includes leading of seasonal staff, management of on-site watercraft storage and boat inspection operations, and routine facility patrols to ensure compliance with AIS and watercraft regulations.
This requires updating job knowledge through attendance and participation in continuing education opportunities such as conferences and specialty schools offered on recreation trends, management strategies and techniques.

Leads AIS mitigation and management efforts at Boulder Reservoir, including Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) monitoring, mapping, and control.
Maintains accurate and current AIS program data, reports, and tracking systems.
Collaborates with CPW, water utilities, and other agencies on AIS-related projects, emergency response, and trend monitoring.
Uses GPS, databases, and other technologies to document inspections, vegetation monitoring, and compliance activities.
This position oversees the control and mapping of Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) and other aquatic invasive species through both manual and diver-assisted methods, while providing excellent customer service to visitors and partners.
Collaborates closely with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), water utilities, and other local and regional partners to advance best practices and support the long-term protection of Boulder Reservoir's aquatic resources.
Leads AIS divers in AIS mitigation operations.
Leads in preparing and training the boat inspection team during a comprehensive orientation, extensive pre-season trainings, and monthly facility code trainings.
Develops of boat inspector training content, progressions, and manuals. Helps build a solid team through intentional training, on-the-spot coaching opportunities, thoughtful evaluation, and persistent supervision.
Develops others' ability to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.

Ability to work courteously and effectively with the public, including communicating department policies, procedures, and decisions.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision demonstrating dependability and reliability.
Ability to work effectively as a member of formal and informal teams.
Ability to understand the interests and concerns of others and able and willing to share and receive information.
Ability to identify what needs to be done and does it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public and coworkers, with excellent customer service skills.
Ability to be detail oriented and highly organized.
Ability to work in a high stress environment.
Ability, flexibility, and willingness to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergencies, as required.
Knowledge of watercraft including motorized, wind, and human-powered watercraft.

Ability to read, write, and speak in Spanish in a professional capacity for communication objectives.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination (WID) certification.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination (WID) Trainer certification.
Experience with watercraft operations.
GPS & GIS experience.
Experience with cash handling.
Experience with open water recreation and emergency response.
American Red cross Lifeguard training certification.

Full Pay Range
Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time hourly position.

Provides consistent education and outreach to visitors, permit holders, and community groups regarding AIS prevention, compliance, and environmental stewardship.
Under general supervision, leads Boulder Reservoir's Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) management and mitigation efforts, including prevention, monitoring, and education initiatives.
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