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CPW Wildlife Technician IV (Monte Vista, CO)

Salary

$54,960.00 - $87,936.00 Annually

Location

Rio Grande County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PMA 02278 & PMA 31943 05/25

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

05/01/2025

Closing Date

5/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

0722 South Road 1 East Monte Vista, CO 81144

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Kristi Ryan [email protected]

Salary Note

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

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.

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Department Information

OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

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.

The purpose of the work unit is to manage, enhance, and protect wildlife populations and their habitat for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the people of Colorado, its visitors, and future generations.

Description of Job

TWO VACANT POSITIONS:

Position 1 (PMA 02278):

The purpose of this position is to manage wildlife and wildlife habitats on Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area and other wetland properties within the San Luis Valley (Area 17) to provide wildlife habitat and wildlife related recreation for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. This position is responsible for working cooperatively with District Wildlife Managers (DWMs), biologists, and contractors to identify and implement habitat improvements projects and a wide variety of other wildlife related responsibilities. This position carries the lead responsibility for the routine maintenance of state wildlife areas (roads, fencing, signs, facilities, and restrooms, etc.), irrigation, weed management, asset management/tracking, and equipment maintenance/repair. The position develops operational plans and schedules in conjunction with the Area Wildlife Manager (AWM), Assistant Area Wildlife Manager (AAWM) and DWMs. This position implements these plans, using provided budgets, Area resources and temporary help. This position works independently and as part of a larger team to achieve the goals and objectives in the Division’s Long Range Plan. This position works with various computerized systems for communication, data collections, management and reporting. This position will supervise temporary positions.

Position 2 (PMA 31943):

This position exists to protect, preserve, enhance, and manage habitat on several State Wildlife Areas (SWA’s) within the San Luis Valley (Area 17). The Area 17 work unit manages 27 State Wildlife Areas, including 30+ parcels of land in various habitat types, that provide wildlife habitat and wildlife related recreation for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. Wildlife Technicians perform the work within Area 17 to provide these services and are responsible for cooperatively working with local District Wildlife Managers (DWM’s) and biologists to identify and implement habitat improvement projects and a wide variety of other wildlife related responsibilities. This position carries the lead responsibility for the routine maintenance of State Wildlife Areas (roads, fencing, signs, facilities etc.), irrigation, weed management, equipment maintenance/repair and develops operational plans and schedules in conjunction with the Area Wildlife Manager (AWM), Assistant Area Wildlife Manager (AAWM), and DWM’s. This position implements these plans, using provided budgets, Area resources and temporary help. This position works independently and as part of a larger team to achieve the goals and objectives in the Division’s Long Range Plan. This position works with various computerized systems for communication, data collections, management and reporting. This position will supervise temporary positions.

DUTIES FOR BOTH POSITIONS ARE THE SAME:

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Cooperatively develops and implements habitat manipulations, improvements, property management, and maintenance; while complying with all laws and regulations that pertain to the work being done which includes water management, weed management and any other activities regulated by other governmental entities. Administers all agricultural leases on state wildlife areas, where they might exist.

MAINTENENCE

Develops and maintains property facilities to include fencing, signing, parking lot and access points, bridges, roads, boat ramps, toilets, water manipulation devices and buildings. Uses and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment to include heavy equipment, farm machinery and large power tools.

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Counts and/or classifies wildlife populations and distributions. Assess the effects of habitat and water management regimes, hunting seasons and permit numbers and provides information to the AAWM and DWM who will develop plans and/or formal recommendations.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains and updates all pertinent records, property files, and habitat management data. Maintains tools, equipment, and capital equipment inventory. Updates and maintains skills certifications through regulating entities, attending conferences, and training. Acquires goods and services while following appropriate fiscal, purchasing, and reporting procedures. Processes temporary personnel documents and time sheets. Maintains and enhances technical knowledge of all administrative procedures pertinent to this position.

MANAGE TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS

Hires, trains and supervises temporary employees in coordination with the AAWM, DWM, and contractors to accomplish all work efforts on the property.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Provides customer service on CPW properties, in the field, and/or in the office. Provides information on general wildlife related questions and handles nuisance wildlife calls within the area.

EDUCATION AND INFORMATION

Informs and educates through public contacts, programs and interaction with the public to convey, interpret and increase awareness concerning wildlife issues.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

At least four years of work experience in construction, carpentry, equipment/machinery operation, farming, ranching, range land management, wildlife/habitat management, resource management, landscaping, facility maintenance/management, HVAC, plumbing, electrical or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. You must adequately demonstrate your experience in your application as it relates to the duties of this position. No formal college education is required.

Substitutions

Appropriate education in, construction or project management, natural resources, or recreation management, or a related field of study will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Current or former State experience relevant to this position

+ Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with supervisors, coworkers and the public.

Required Competencies

+ Organizational and time management skills

+ Ability to use and operate computers and email

+ Ability to obtain and maintain position certifications

Conditions of Employment

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

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

+ If the employee does not have A CDL they must be willing and able to obtain one. CDL with Air Brake preferred.

+ Criminal and driving background check required

+ Exposure to herbicides

+ Some travel may be required to maintain certifications and to assist the agency with fulfilling its mission.

+ Experience operating tools, OHV’s, heavy equipment, tractor, etc.

+ Schedule: M-F, 8-5 or M-Th 7-6, some weekend work is required.

+ 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.

+ This recruitment may be used to fill more than one vacancy at this level and reporting location.

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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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQ's at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident?

+ Yes

+ No

02

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.

03

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")

04

Do you have prior Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you currently possess a valid drivers' license?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you have a CDL with air brake endorsement?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Please describe your experience in facility management, facility maintenance, landscaping, parks and recreation maintenance, weed management, or similar related fields. Please include your years of experience in each field and any special knowledge, skills, or abilities you may possess.

08

Please describe your experience in construction, fence building, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, or similar fields. Please include your years of experience in each field and any special knowledge, skills, or abilities you may possess.

09

Please explain your experience operating large machinery (tractors, backhoes, dump trucks, skid steers, etc.), small maintenance equipment (mowers, chain saws, weed whips, chemical sprayers, etc.), towing trailers, operating snow plows, ATV's, and boats. Please include your years of experience separately for each and any special knowledge, skills, or abilities you may possess.

10

Please explain your experience and/or education in resource management, wildlife habitat management, wetland complex management, rangeland management, farming, or ranching. Please include your years of experience in each field and any special knowledge, skills, or abilities you may possess.

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Do you possess any position related professional certifications or training? Please explain:

12

Do you have any experience supervising or leading staff and/or volunteers? Please explain:

13

The position has a typical work schedule of four ten hour days per week. How will you handle long days doing strenuous work in inclement conditions (hot/cold, windy, bugs, etc.)? The position is part of a larger work group but often works solo. How do you stay self-motivated to complete job tasks with efficiency and accuracy?

14

There are two vacant positions as described in the job announcement. Please review the descriptions and choose the position in which you are interested.

+ PMA 02278

+ PMA 31943

+ I would be interested in either position.

15

Please briefly describe why you're interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife:

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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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