2021 Watercraft Inspection Steward Program
Employment applications are now being accepted for seasonal positions:
Watercraft Steward Supervisor
Lead Watercraft Stewards
Watercraft Stewards
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Watercraft Steward Supervisor
Lead Watercraft Stewards
Watercraft Stewards
For full details and to apply, click Apply Here:
Watercraft Steward SupervisorAs part of the Capital Region Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) program, the Watercraft Inspection Steward Program (WISP) provides public education and outreach at boat launches regarding statewide Clean, Drain, Dry practices in order to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. On a full-time, temporary basis, the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Watercraft Steward Supervisor is responsible for supervising the day-to-day activities of AIS Watercraft Lead Stewarts and Stewards. In addition, this position performs the responsibilities of an AIS Watercraft Steward or Lead Steward as needed or assigned. Duties and Responsibilities include:
Location - Ballston Spa, NY This position works independently and travels frequently between various boat launch locations throughout the Capital Region PRISM region (including Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Green, Herkimer, Montgomery, Orange, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Ulster, Washington, and Westchester counties). Duration The Watercraft Steward Supervisors works on a full-time, seasonal basis from April 12, 2021 through September 17, 2021. The supervisor schedule follows that of Watercraft Stewards and Lead Stewards during the season, Thursday-Monday from 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., though schedules may also vary depending on program needs. Holidays and weekends are required. The pre and post season schedule with be Monday-Friday. Compensation Watercraft Stewards Supervisor: $17.00/hr |
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About the ProgramWater-based recreation has been identified as one of the leading pathways for the spread of invasive species. To reduce the risk of spread, the watercraft inspection steward program (WISP) was created to teach boaters how to clean, drain, and dry their recreational gear and how to properly dispose of aquatic invasive species. The Capital Region PRISM WISP has 26 seasonal employees that perform watercraft inspections and educate the public at boat launches along the rivers and at lakes in the region. |
2020 Boat Launch Sites |
2020 WISP Report
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