As-Needed Decontamination Technician

Dudek

10d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Dudek is seeking as-needed Decontamination Technicians to conduct watercraft decontamination services, documentation, reporting, on-site surveys, customer service, outreach and education, and interaction with the public and partners of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and California State Parks. Work will be conducted in the field at DWR locations at Lake Oroville in Butte County, California. Decontamination Technicians will be responsible for decontaminating each watercraft for aquatic invasive species and assess risk in accordance with control guidance and according to established protocol. Training will be provided by Dudek. Technicians will be required to decontaminate higher risk vessels to remove the biological risk of infestation. The number of hours depends on project needs; 40 hours per week is not guaranteed. This project is slated to end December 31, 2026.

Requirements

• High school degree, some college or university experience required.
• Experience using a pressure washing system or similar heavy machinery.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment
• Must have reliable transportation.
• The ability to work on weekends and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Team-oriented with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Self-directed and dependable in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Customer service-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Background in outreach, education, and public engagement
• Sound judgment and decision-making in dynamic field conditions
• Detail-oriented with a proven track record of accuracy
• General knowledge of watercraft operations and handling

Responsibilities

• Aquatic Invasive Species outreach and education of watercraft owners/operators
• Perform decontaminations according to protocol.
• Documentation, data entry, reporting.
• Clear communication with the public, staff, partners, and professional demeanor.
• All work will be conducted under the guidance of Dudek senior staff, and complete background information and instructions will be provided for each project and site.
• Equipment needed for data collection will be provided by Dudek.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Will require driving at low/no light conditions.

Benefits

• As-needed and part-time employees are eligible for our 401(k) plan, sick leave, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• As-needed and part-time employees have the option of additional benefits like medical benefits and ESOP participation provided they meet minimum hours worked during the 12-month look back measurement period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED