Watercraft Inspector (Level 1)

Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District – Watercraft Inspector (Level 1) 

The Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District (CLFLWD) is seeking multiple Watercraft Inspectors for the 2026 inspection season (May – October).

 Application Due Date: Open Until Filled 

Compensation: $16.50 per hour without benefits; Time-and-a-half pay for holiday work; Raises available for returning inspectors; Season-end performance-based bonuses available to all inspectors. 

Hours: Part-time (20 hours per week), Mostly weekend shifts (Friday-Sunday) 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect watercraft at boat launches for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
• Inform and educate the public on the threats of ecologically harmful AIS
• Provide citizens with training and education on how to prevent the transport of AIS
• Perform AIS early detection surveys at boat launches
• Use a rake to periodically remove aquatic plant material from shallow water near the boat launch. This involves grasping (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) and pulling (using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion)

Qualifications:  

Required: 

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid drivers’ license and access to an insured motor vehicle
• Weekend availability
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time

Preferred: 

• Demonstrated interest in environmental work through education, volunteer work, or hobbies.
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Holiday availability
• Sound understanding of interpersonal relations
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a professional setting
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Currently pursuing or completed an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Natural Resources, Fisheries & Wildlife, Education, Law Enforcement or similar degrees. Professional experience and personal interest in these or related fields are also preferred.

To apply, submit a completed application form to 44 Lake St S, Ste A, Forest Lake, MN 55025 or email info@clflwd.org. This position is open until filled. The CLFLWD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.