Watercraft Inspector - Natural Resource Technician 2 - Non-Permanent - 2026-05280

State of Washington • Clark County – Ridgefield, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Unit and be a part of a dedicated team working to protect state waters. In this role, you’ll use your strong customer service skills to engage with the public to collect essential data, conduct watercraft inspections, and carry out decontamination procedures to prevent the spread of invasive species.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience as a Natural Resource Worker 2.
• Two (2) years of college level work in the field of fish, wildlife, or habitat management, agriculture, forestry, or a natural resource science performing technical or paraprofessional duties related to aquatic invasive species, field inspection, biosecurity practices, and/or handling and decontaminating equipment.
• A combination of education and/or relevant experience in the field of fish, wildlife, or habitat management, agriculture, forestry, or a natural resource science performing technical or paraprofessional duties related to aquatic invasive species, field inspection, biosecurity practices, and/or handling and decontaminating equipment totaling to two (2) years.
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in fish, wildlife, or habitat management, agriculture, forestry, or natural resource science.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Natural Resource Worker 2.
• One (1) year of professional experience in watercraft inspection.
• One (1) year of professional experience using computers, electronic tablets and data collection applications.
• Watercraft Inspection Technician 1 (WIT Level 1) certification.
• Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Roadside Safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect recreational and commercial watercraft conveyances at Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination (WID) stations and on roving patrol.
• Conduct standardized interviews with the public to collect watercraft conveyance information and history and upload records into the multi-state Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination (WID) database using a provided iOS tablet or agency-issued laptop.
• Follow watercraft inspection guidelines for Watercraft Inspection Technician (WIT) 1 and 2 trainings including preservation of suspected aquatic invasive species (AIS).
• Educate the public on “Clean, Drain, Dry” process and AIS.
• Complete and submit weekly activity reports.
• Clean restrooms and pick up litter.
• Routine maintenance for vehicles, trailered electronic reader boards, and electronic tablets.

Benefits

• 2% pay increase effective July 1, 2026
• Membership in Team WDFW
• Access to other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for (details available via 'Benefits' tab)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree