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Aquatic Invasive Species Program Jobs

Watercraft Inspection Program

The Watercraft Inspection Program in Lake Tahoe is now hiring for the 2025 season. 

Individuals with drive and passion should all apply. Whether you are environmentally focused, mechanically minded, or part of the boating community; looking to start or develop your career, or just hoping for a summer job in the beautiful Lake Tahoe outdoors, we welcome you to come be a part of our industry-leading team.

We work hard to inspect and decontaminate boats to prevent the spread of invasive species and provide services and education to our users.  The work is rewarding for staff, the public and the Lake. No experience required, positions available around the basin.

Job announcements will be listed below.

Watercraft Inspector

Seasonal Watercraft Inspectors are the frontline for preventing the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) around the Tahoe Region. Working with a team, watercraft inspectors inspect all watercraft for AIS prior to launching, and decontaminate those presenting a risk to our waters. Multiple opportunities available around the basin. Inspectors start at $20/hour. This position works 10 hour days in the field, and has 3 day weekends with multiple bonuses available for employees in good standing.

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Assistant Site Supervisor

Seasonal Assistant Site Supervisors will operate as a resource for staff and provide guidance and instruction for on-duty training throughout the season. While the Site Supervisor is away, Assistants are the acting supervisor, responsible for regular communication with management, contributions to reports and facilitating staff performance, communication and needs. Multiple opportunities available around the basin. Assistants start at $22/hour. This position works 10 hour days in the field, and has 3 day weekends with multiple bonuses available for employees in good standing.

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Roving Inspector

Seasonal Roving Inspectors are mobile inspectors focused on non-motorized and hand-launch watercraft users. “Rovers” are AIS liaisons to the public and partners. They travel to beaches and launch areas around the Tahoe basin to educate, answer questions, and provide remote inspections to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). Rovers primarily work independently in the field but may work 1 day/week with a team at an inspection station. Multiple opportunities available around the basin. Roving Inspectors start at $20/hour. This position works 5 x 8 hour days in the field, with multiple bonuses available for employees in good standing.

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Service Technician

The seasonal Service Technician will be responsible for operating the service truck and trailer to perform basic maintenance of equipment at remote sites, stocking and resupplying watercraft inspection stations, and assisting the Operations Coordinator as needed. This position integrates aspects of mechanics, plumbing, engineering and electrical. On the job training will be provided. The Service Technician role starts at $21/hour. This position works full time, with multiple bonuses available if in good standing.

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