Watercraft Inspection Steward

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Full-time Sports and Recreation / Fitness

Posted on May 16, 2024

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Watercraft Inspection Steward
Hobart William Smith Colleges

Location: Geneva, NY
Open Date: Feb 20, 2024

Description
Under the supervision of Finger Lakes Institute (FLI) at Hobart and William Smith Colleges staff, Watercraft Stewards will offer watercraft and trailer inspections as well as educational materials
at public boat launches throughout the Finger Lakes region. Stewards will collect data on inspections, launch users, and invasive species findings. Watercraft inspections entail visual examination and removal of plants or other organic material from boats and trailers and identifying aquatic invasive species. Stewards will help disseminate critical conservation messaging and initiatives to the public. Qualified candidates will be considered for watercraft decontamination steward positions. Decontamination stewards conduct similar job duties as stewards, and conduct additional boat decontaminations when necessary and appropriate. Decontamination positions are limited, and offer increased compensation to reflect added responsibilities and job duties. Locations for these positions include but are not limited to public boat launches on Hemlock, Canadice, Honeoye, Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, and Otisco Lakes; in addition to parts of the Erie Canal and Lake Ontario in Rochester, NY.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct public education and outreach regarding the significance of New York's aquatic ecosystems and the threat of invasive species spreading at boat launches

Perform watercraft inspections, collect data from inspections, and enter data electronically

Attend tabling and educational events regionally

Attend weekly meetings with FLI staff at work site to discuss progress and data collected

Attend meetings with FLI staff at HWS for continued training and programmatic updates

Attend multi-day training conducted by the Finger Lakes PRISM and FLI staff

Participate in FLI-hosted service events such as invasive species pulls

This is a seasonal (summer), non-benefits-eligible position. Position is based at boat launches throughout the Finger Lakes region and requires travel to Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The Finger Lakes PRISM is one of eight PRISMs supported via funding from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund as administered by NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation. Willingness and ability to travel and to work nights and weekends on occasion. Access to reliable transportation is required. Employee will be reimbursed at the federally approved rate for work related travel when using personal vehicle for travel beyond their commute. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Pay range is $17.00 - $19.00 per hour.

Qualifications
· Experience in environmental education, natural resources management, biology, ecology, environmental studies/science, or a related field is preferred

· Knowledge of aquatic invasive species and general ecology of the Great Lakes and Finger Lakes region is preferred

· Excellent interpersonal communication skills; must have the ability to clearly present information and ideas to a diverse audience

· Ability to work independently and responsibly without direct supervision

· Ability to accurately collect data according to established protocol

· Must have access to reliable transportation; must provide own transportation to work sites
and meeting locations

· Ability to perform tasks requiring physical exertion, e.g., long hours in the sun

· Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Application Instructions

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/141408

Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to providing a non-discriminatory and harassment-free educational, living and working environment for all members of the HWS community, including students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and visitors. HWS prohibits discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities on the basis of age, color, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, and other forms of sexual misconduct including stalking and intimate partner violence, and gender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature.

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