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Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. That State Application is not a substitute for a resume.
This position is open until filled and the first review of applicants will be March 31st 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.
Special Information:
Inspectors need to physically be able to complete inspections and decontaminations with or without a reasonable accommodation. This may require standing for long periods of time crouching crawling under boats and climbing into boats. Inspectors will be inspecting many types of watercraft and using hot water pressure washers attachments and other mechanical equipment to perform decontaminations. This position may require long days working in inclement weather conditions.
Watercraft inspection stations are often located in remote locations without access to amenities. Inspectors are responsible for supplying both food and water daily as well as proper attire for the weather. Inspectors frequently work without an onsite supervisor.
This position runs from May through October. Hours of site operations will vary with the length of daylight hours. Schedules will vary and include weekends evenings and holidays. Inspectors are responsible for their own transportation to the watercraft inspection station or duty station. The watercraft inspection station is located approximately 7 miles west of Helena on Highway 12.
Mandatory training will be held during the third week of April 2025.
The station will open April 26th 2025 and remain open until October 19th 2025.
A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation and a fit for duty assessment.
Women and minorities are underrepresented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.
Job Duties:
Must have excellent customer service skills and enjoy working with the public. Must be responsible dependable work as part of a team and follow protocols and direction given by supervisor. Responsible for communicating outreach to the public and educating on the importance of AIS and inspection stations to protect Montana waters. Applicants should be able to communicate effectively work independently and selfmotivate but also collaboratively as a team member. Must conduct themselves professionally with the public coworkers and supervisor in high emotion situations. Must be able to follow protocol and procedures for various conditions and all watercraft types. Position requires working for long periods in various extreme weather conditions. Responsible for conducting efficient interviews inspections and decontaminations. Expected to troubleshoot and problem solve issues with mechanics data tablets and basic station operations. Expected to maintain a professional demeanor and use critical thinking and problemsolving skills. Applicants are required to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts submit their time for payroll and are responsible for the organization of their stations. Use common sense regarding safely operating machinery driving state vehicles and conducting daily operations.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Working conditions involve outdoor work often in inclement weather. Watercraft inspection stations are often located in remote locations without access to amenities. Inspectors are responsible for supplying both food and water daily in most locations as well as proper attire for the weather. Work requires periodic exposure to hazardous materials dust and fumes and equipment exhaust and high noise levels while performing decontaminations and repair and maintenance work. Work requires constant interaction with the public as a representative of the state of Montana and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks. Requires availability to work weekends evenings some holidays; as well as working long hours outdoors. Applicants will be expected to sit bend stoop crawl climb and move up to 75 pounds. This position will often work with little supervision. Able to have constant contact with the public coworkers and supervisory staff. Must have valid drivers license. The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
This position works with a variety of individuals partners and agencies of varying backgrounds and is expected to build strong relationships and provide excellent customer service to the public.
Knowledge of and experience with computer applications such as word processing spreadsheets and data storage. This position requires good organizational documenting time management skills and a selfmotivated individual.
Ability to operate and conduct maintenance on light duty pressure washers water pumps and other station equipment is preferred. Knowledge of watercraft and watercraft components is ideal. As well as the ability to learn and implement protocols follow inspection and decontamination instructions and troubleshoot technical issues.
Effective communication skills are necessary in dealing with peers supervisors other members of the department and the public.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
The knowledge skills and abilities of this position are normally attained through a high school diploma or equivalency. Must have a valid drivers license.
Preference is given to those candidates who can commit to working the entire season.
AIS Watercraft Inspector
