Watercraft Inspector - Murray County

Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference? Want to work outside next to the lake? Do you want to help protect Minnesota lakes?

Come join our Watercraft Inspection team at Waterfront Restoration as a Watercraft Inspector on Murray County. We are now hiring for our 2025 positions! 

You'll be part of a growing effort across the state to prevent the spread of invasive species. Once you complete the DNR provided level 1 and 2 training, you will be ready to start right away inspecting and decontaminating boats coming in and leaving the lake. You'll communicate the importance of the program and make a difference while working in the best spot in Minnesota, on the waterfront!

The Watercraft Inspector position serves to inform and educate the public to the threats of ecologically harmful aquatic invasive species to Minnesota’s waters. Inspectors will also undergo training of MN DNR protocols and perform thorough inspections on all incoming or outgoing watercraft at multiple lakes throughout Murray County. Inspectors will work at public water access sites educating the public by providing information to watercraft users and conducting a brief survey while inspecting watercraft for invasive species. Other duties include assisting with postings and educational materials at access sites, invasive species removal, and other natural resource projects.

Part Time Positions Only: Mid-May through September

Locations:

• Lake Sarah, two Public Water Access
• Lake Shetek, four Public Water Accesses
• Bloody Lake Boat Access
• Current Lake West Access
• Fulda First and Second Lake
• Big Slough

Compensation: $15.50-$19.50 Hourly Base (DOQ) + Monthly Performance Bonus

This is a great job for students, teachers and ages 55+!

Duties:

• Educate the public on the AIS program and current issues.
• Distribute literature/pamphlets.
• Inspection of watercraft for invasive species (inbound and outbound).
• Conduct verbal surveys.
• Documentation of inspection activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices while inspecting watercraft

Qualifications:

• Verbal communication and customer relations experience.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a professional setting.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in the various Minnesota weather conditions.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays. Shifts will be primarily on Saturdays and Sundays within your availability. 
• Typical shifts are scheduled for 8 hours or split between two launches on the same lake for 4 hours each.
• Roaming Watercraft Inspector will drive to and work on approximately eight boat launches within Murray County.
• Requires walking, standing, and moving about the boat launch area to a significant degree depending on traffic.

Expected hours: 8 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• What is the approximate date on which you will be able to start work?
• What is the approximate date on which you will need to end work?
• Reliability is a critical component to a watercraft inspectors performance. Do you have reliable means of transportation, and are you willing to work most weekends and holidays this summer boating season?

Work Location: In person