WIS Technician

These are seasonal positions working 40 hours or less per week! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The rate of pay for this position is $22.11 per hour. The Missoula County Department of Ecology and Extension are seeking

WATERCRAFT INSPECTION STATION TECHNICIANS

to join their team. This position is responsible for set up, operation and support of Watercraft Inspection/Decontamination Stations for the Aquatic Invasive Species Management Program for the Missoula County Ecology and Extension Department.

Details:

We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026 . It is in your best interest to apply by this date.

To Apply:

Please complete all sections of the online application. Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest. Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources. Categorizes watercraft coming through stations, inspects and assesses risk for each type of watercraft, determines which need to be decontaminated immediately on-site, and which can be directed elsewhere or held and decontaminated later. Performs decontaminations on various types of watercrafts using hot water decontamination units, including removing drain plugs, draining and drying compartments and flushing boat motors. Provides information to the public on the importance of watercraft decontamination in controlling aquatic invasive species. Directs boaters to other decontamination stations. Tracks data and maintains records. Assists with the daily installation and removal of the decontamination station including placement of roadway signs, activation of electronic reader boards, and set up of traffic cones, shelter, and other gear. High school graduation or GED. No experience required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

: A valid Montana driver's license. Work requires considerable time spent outdoors in remote locations in all weather conditions. The outdoor work requires considerable physical exertion such as walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, crawling, and moderate lifting (frequently lifting up to 25 lbs; occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs). Requires driving a vehicle to remote work sites. Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in a scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula! Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region. Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.