Watercraft Inspection Steward

Job description

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 or lead steward duties. Decontamination stewards conduct similar job duties as regular stewards and conduct additional boat decontaminations when necessary and appropriate. Lead stewards conduct similar job duties as regular stewards and help with program coordination tasks such as staff scheduling and data quality assurance. Decontamination and lead steward positions are limited and offer increased compensation to reflect added responsibilities and job duties. Locations for these positions include but are not...