COSA The Invasive Species Program is Hiring 2025 Seasonal Positions!

The Colorado Parks & Wildlife Invasive Species Program is hiring multiple positions for the 2025 season!

We are hiring for the following seasonal positions at various locations including State Parks and Ports of Entry:

Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator

  • Become a state-certified watercraft inspector and enjoy working outdoors while protecting our waters. Inspect watercraft for invasive zebra/quagga mussels. Educate the public on aquatic nuisance species. Lead positions available to gain leadership experience.

Limited Commissioned Ranger/Lead Inspector

  • Gain law enforcement experience as a Title 33 limited commissioned ranger. Perform lead inspector duties including leading staff, providing training, creating schedules, and more. Educate the public on aquatic nuisance species and enforce laws and regulations.

Roving Invasive Species Technician

  • Support the program through watercraft inspection and decontamination at various locations throughout the state. Provide public outreach and education to water recreationists. Other opportunities include performing quality control assessments, inventory management, technical report writing, and data entry.

Invasive Species Outreach & Education Technician

  • Support our program through outreach and education to water recreationists, outfitters, anglers, and hunters on aquatic nuisance species. Provide surveys and attend events and expositions.

Invasive Species Lab Technician (Denver, CO)

  • Perform microscopy and taxonomic identification of aquatic nuisance species. Follow strict scientific protocols in a laboratory setting. Gain experience in data collection and database management.

Invasive Species Monitoring Technician (Denver & Grand Junction, CO)

  • Camp and boat across the state as part of the sampling and monitoring crew. Conduct surveys and monitoring for aquatic nuisance species. Gain experience in data collection and ArcGIS applications.

Invasive Species Monitoring Crew Lead (Grand Junction, CO)

  • Strengthen your leadership skills by becoming a lead for the sampling and monitoring crew. Crew leads will be responsible for regular crew member duties and the following: safety, decision making in the field, quality of data collected, technical report writing, and more.

Training is provided for all positions, so if you love the outdoors and want to help protect Colorado’s waters, apply to be a part of our team!

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