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Watercraft Inspection Supervisor - Kooskia

Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/12

Posting End Date: 2025/06/02

Category: Agriculture

Sub Category: Natural Resources

Work Type: Part Time Not Benefit Eligible

Minimum Salary: 17.70

Maximum Salary: 17.70

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

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 a temporary Watercraft Inspection Station Supervisor located in the Kooskia, ID area. This position is approximately 40 hours a week and expected to begin around May 16, 2025, and continue through September 3, 2025.

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 with benefits.

Example of Duties:

This position will supervise the watercraft inspectors at the Kooskia inspection station in Kooskia, Idaho. This job is part of the agency’s statewide invasive species prevention program, and the supervisor will be responsible for examining and inspecting watercraft to prevent the spread of zebra/quagga mussels and other Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) from infested states. The use of policy and systematic procedures is of the utmost importance. Collecting, documenting and properly storing samples; following proper sanitation protocol; and the ability to read maps are all essential skills. The ability to keep accurate records is required for such information as inspection locations, mileage, samples, and time spent conducting an inspection.

The position will use an established protocol to inspect watercraft and conduct decontaminations on high-risk conveyances; conducting quality control activities at watercraft inspection stations; setting up and taking down portable traffic signs on daily basis; and properly entering detailed watercraft data on an electronic inspection form.

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 a reasonable accommodation

+ Ability to bend and crawl underneath watercraft, when necessary and with or without a reasonable accommodation

+ Possibility of working evenings, weekends, or long hours

+ Valid driver’s license

+ Must be 18 years of age or older

Desirable Qualifications:

+ Aquatic biology, ecology or field inspection experience

+ Experience with pressure washers

+ Mechanically inclined

+ Towing experience

+ Previous supervisory experience preferred

You can apply online or by submitting a paper application. To apply online, please click the green "Apply" button in the top right corner. To submit a paper application, click on this link:https://dhr.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Application-Packet-All-Forms.Nov2021.pdfto obtain a State of Idaho application. Complete and fax, mail, or email the application to the following contact:

Human Resources

Idaho State Department of Agriculture

2270 E Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID 83707

Phone: (208) 332-8520 Fax: (208) 332-8668

Email:[email protected]

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!

EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit 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.

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements or for the recruiting process, please contact ISDA's HR Department at[email protected]or at (208) 332-8520.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation 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 email[email protected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Agency

State of Idaho

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/idaho