North Fork - Watercraft Inspection Station - Pest Detection Specialist
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Posting Begin Date: 2024/04/03
Posting End Date: 2024/07/31
Category: Agriculture
Sub Category: Natural Resources
Work Type: Seasonal
Location: Salmon, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 16.20
Maximum Salary: 16.20
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for temporary Watercraft Station Pest Detection Specialist in the Plant Industries division located at North Fork Station near Salmon, Idaho.
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This job is part of the agency’s statewide invasive species prevention program. This position will serve as a member of a watercraft inspection team stationed at the North Fork Inspection Station in Salmon, Idaho.
These positions inspect watercraft to prevent the spread of zebra/quagga mussels and other Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) from infested states. The position will use an established protocol to inspect watercraft and conduct hot washes 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.
This job is part of the agency’s statewide invasive species prevention program. This position will serve as a member of a watercraft inspection team stationed at the North Fork Inspection Station in Salmon, Idaho.
These positions inspect watercraft to prevent the spread of zebra/quagga mussels and other Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) from infested states. The position will use an established protocol to inspect watercraft and conduct hot washes 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
These qualifications are mandatory requirements.
- 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
- May have to use your own reliable transportation to go between job sites
- Valid driver’s license
These qualifications are mandatory requirements.
- 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
- May have to use your own reliable transportation to go between job sites
- Valid driver’s license
Supplemental Information
Desirable Qualifications: This qualification is not required; however, if you have the related background it may increase your score.
- Aquatic biology, ecology or field inspection experience
- Experience with pressure washers
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, visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/job-seekers/ and select Application Packet to 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
P.O. Box 7249
Boise, ID 83707
Phone: (208) 332-8520
FAX: (208) 332-8668
Email: [email protected]
For directions to the office, call: (208) 332-8520
Desirable Qualifications: This qualification is not required; however, if you have the related background it may increase your score.
- Aquatic biology, ecology or field inspection experience
- Experience with pressure washers
Human Resources
Idaho State Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 7249
Boise, ID 83707
Phone: (208) 332-8520
FAX: (208) 332-8668
Email: [email protected]
For directions to the office, call: (208) 332-8520
