Watercraft Decontaminator (Transportation)

Watercraft Decontaminator

$26.17per Hour
JOB TYPE: Temporary, 6-Month Term
CLOSING: Until Filled (multiple positions available)
Application will be reviewed as they come in. The deadline to apply is December 20th, 2024.

LOCATION: Vacaville/Lake Berryessa, CA

Watercraft Decontaminator Position

This is a paid temporary position screening and decontaminating watercraft at Lake Berryessa. Staff conduct boat screenings, biological inspections and watercraft decontaminations for invasive species (including but not limited to golden, quagga, and zebra mussels), provide water quality and invasive species education to Lake Berryessa users. This position interacts directly with members of the public through oral communication in an outdoor setting on a daily basis (Typically 50-100 people per day). This position requires commuting from the Vacaville, CA office to various assigned destinations in Napa, CA along Lake Berryessa. This position will not exceed 40 hours/week or 1000 hours in a year from the hire date. Required hours are primarily Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from approximately 7:00AM to 4:00PM as well as additionally scheduled weekday shifts, meetings, and training.

On-the-job training is provided for this position.

Employment Duration: January 6th, 2025 - June 30th, 2025
(Position duration may be adjusted for some individuals dependent on Water Agency needs)


Staff are expected to work holidays and holiday weekends (including but not limited to Presidents Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day), and additional weekends/weekdays as instructed. From the months of January - June staff hours may reach near 40 hours per week.