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CPW WILDLIFE MANAGER III /Invertebrate & Rare Plant Field Biologist (Grand Junction & Fort Collins)

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CPW WILDLIFE MANAGER III /Invertebrate & Rare Plant Field Biologist (Grand Junction & Fort Collins)

Salary

$63,624.00 - $82,716.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PMA 32170 & 32171 04/25

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

04/21/2025

Closing Date

5/5/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Cayla Phythian [email protected]

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Primary Physical Work Address

317 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526 AND 711 Independent Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505

Hiring Pay Rate

Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

+ Description

+ Benefits

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Department Information

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

+ Medical and Dental plans

+ Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans

+ Paid life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage

+ Employee Wellness programs

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Health Savings Accounts

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave

+ Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options

+ Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

+ Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) .

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (http://cpw.state.co.us/)

Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.

This Work Unit exists to exercise principle responsibility for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Species Conservation programs for wildlife species at risk (threatened, endangered, Species of Greatest Conservation Need, nongame) and the integration of those programs with CPW’s sport fish, game, and other programs through strategic, tactical, and operational planning and implementation of species conservation activities for all species as well as species-specific habitat management activities. Furthermore, the Work Unit exercises principle responsibility for conservation planning and implementation for sensitive biological resources on Colorado Natural Areas. Particular emphasis is placed on securing current threatened and endangered species and/or other species at risk and habitats such that the need to classify them as threatened or endangered is reduced or eliminated, as well as identifying and recommending conservation actions for securing biological and cultural resources on Natural Areas. This is accomplished by the formation of partnerships, cooperative ventures, and other collaborative relationships with diverse governmental and non-governmental interests, both within and outside Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and within and outside the state of Colorado (most species have distributions that cross state boundaries). Governmental interests include local, state of Colorado, other state, and federal agencies. Non-governmental interests include private landowners as individuals or organizations, and economic, conservation, environmental, and sportsmen’s organizations.

Description of Job

This position formulates recommendations and management options for management of invertebrates and rare plants through the collection and analysis of pertinent data and observations as required by the operational and annual work plans. This position also exists to design, implement and evaluate invertebrate and rare plant population monitoring studies and population inventories in the assigned area. Specific tasks include population inventory, modeling, and monitoring of various invertebrate and rare plant species, as well as the development and execution of various operational and implementation plans to manage invertebrate and rare plant populations and conserve/improve habitats on public and private lands. Customer service and collaboration with other CPW staff, the public, external stakeholders, and various land management agencies is also integral to this position.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Invertebrate and Rare Plant Management Recommendations

Formulates and presents invertebrate and rare plant management recommendations to CPW staff and external partners by collecting, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting biological data using a structured system of discussions, meetings and written reports. Provides support in the form of data, reports, and comments to other CPW employees. Provides biological expertise through review of internal and external plans, environmental statements and other decisions documents. Recognized as an invertebrate and rare plant expert for the local area, both within and outside CPW.

Invertebrate and Rare Plant Inventories

Develop, plan and conduct invertebrate and rare plant inventories to guide local management decisions. Collect and analyze data to compile reports on invertebrate and rare plant abundance, demographics and distribution and/or habitat quantity and quality.

Maintain Invertebrate and Rare Plant Populations by minimizing or mitigating impacts

Minimizes or mitigates impacts on invertebrates, rare plants, and their habitats by providing biological expertise in the review and analysis of environmental statements, natural resource plans, and other decision documents proposed by other state, federal or local agencies, local municipalities, private companies and landowners.

Invertebrate and Rare Plant Management and Habitat Studies

Conducts or participates in invertebrate, rare plant, and habitat management studies to gather biological data by planning studies, capturing, marking, monitoring invertebrate and rare plant populations and habitat, analyzing and interpreting results, completing reports, and delivering presentations. Works with habitat coordinators and Area Wildlife Managers to develop habitat management programs and plans.

Develop and Implement Invertebrate and Rare Plant Management Plans

Formulates management plans, by compiling data, soliciting public and agency comments, negotiating options, analyzing results and writing final plans. Implements or adapts existing plans or programs to meet invertebrate and rare plant conservation objectives.

Educate and Inform the Public

Educates and informs the public on all facets of invertebrate and rare plant conservation and management through dissemination of information to park visitors, wildlife constituents, schools, and public media including newspapers and radio/television.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) years of relevant experience in Entomological and Botanical Research and/or Field Experience or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

A combination of related education in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management,Entomology, Botany, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology/Animal Sciences and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years

Substitutions

+ Additional appropriate education will substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Current or former State experience relevant to this position

+ Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience

+ Insect identification experience

+ Plant identification experience

+ Insect and rare plant monitoring experience

+ Field safety training

+ Proficiency in ArcGIS suite of software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online)

+ Proficiency in data Management/analysis

Required Competencies

+ Google suite

+ Strong written and oral communication skills

+ Wilderness and backcountry experience

Conditions of Employment

+ State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.

+ Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license if operating a State vehicle.

+ Hybrid; this position will include a mix of time spent in the field, at the office, and working from home.

+ 3-5 nights/month on average, with additional travel as necessary to complete field work during May-September

+ Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

APPEAL RIGHTS:

It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

The Assessment Process

+ All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

+ Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

+ Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important todocument in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement .

+ Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

+ This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at [email protected]

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at [email protected] at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

E-Verify

DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.

+ I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.

+ I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).

+ I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.

02

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position (if not applicable, please enter "N/A"):

03

The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado (unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board). A residency waiver was not issued for this announcement. Please confirm that you are a current resident of Colorado.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Which location are you interested in?

+ Eastern - 317 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526

+ Western - 711 Independent Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505

+ Both

05

Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of professional experience in research or field work relating to entomology and botany:

+ 0 to less than 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 2 years

+ 2 years but less than 3 years

+ 3 years but less than 4 years

+ 4 years but less than 5 years

+ 5 years but less than 6 years

+ 6 years or more

06

Do you currently have a degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology/Animal, Entomology, BotanySciences or a closely related field of study?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Please describe how your education and experience directly relate to this position.

08

Please describe your experience with Colorado’s invertebrates and rare plants, including identification, monitoring, and management.

09

Describe your experience leading field crews, including organizing project logistics, obtaining permits, requesting land access, hiring, supervising, and training temporary staff, etc.

10

Describe your experience delivering reports and presentations to key stakeholders including land managers, researchers, and/or the public.

11

What is your strategy for making management recommendations with incomplete or inconclusive information?

12

Given the incredible diversity of invertebrates and rare plants, how would you establish short and long term priorities for monitoring and management in your region of the state?

13

All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions since responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

+ I acknowledge this receipt of this notice.

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