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CPW Program Coordinator / Invasive Species Specialist (Hot Sulphur Springs)

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CPW Program Coordinator / Invasive Species Specialist (Hot Sulphur Springs)

Salary

$57,708.00 - $75,024.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PMA 32158 05/25

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

05/06/2025

Closing Date

5/20/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

346 Co Rd 362, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451

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.

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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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.

This work unit exists to comply with, and coordinate implementation of, the Colorado Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Act (SB 08-226). In tandem with implementing the ANS Act, the work unit strives to implement the State Zebra and Quagga Mussel Management Plan, State ANS Management Plan, State New Zealand Mudsnail Management Plan, State Eurasian watermilfoil Management Plan, and State Rusty Crayfish Management Plan. In doing so, this position is required to provide assistance to staff in complying with CPW regulations Wildlife-Chapter 0, Wildlife Chapter 1, and Parks Chapter 8 (ANS regulations), and the Colorado Weed Management Act (35-5.5-101-119).

Description of Job

This position will implement invasive species containment, prevention and control methods for CPW. The primary function will be to manage watercraft inspection and decontamination (WID) stations, including hiring and supervision of temporary employees, and coordination with partner agencies as well as area and regional staff. They Provide training to WID stations as part of the regulation required certification program for ANS and participate in procedure/curriculum development including participation in the WID Supervisors Team and State ANS Task Force. They will provide information and education to members of the public and professionals. They will participate in site specific management planning teams as well as assist with development of site specific invasive species management plans and technical procedural documents. This position will comment, review or assist with other resource plans, such as fuel mitigation or wildfire response, as it pertains to ANS. This position will be responsible for providing GIS related tasks, in addition to utilizing and managing complex mobile database systems. As needed, they will also assist the Invasive Species Program Manager with terrestrial invasive species issues, forest pest issues, native revegetation or restoration or intersections of these issues with other wildlife, natural resources or recreation issues and programs.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

Manage watercraft inspection and decontamination (WID) stations

This position will directly manage watercraft inspection and decontamination stations. This includes the hiring, supervision, and scheduling of temporary employees. This position will be responsible for ensuring stations are equipped, opening and closing stations for the season on the scheduled dates, and ensuring that the stations are open and closed on time each day. Significant time will be spent interacting with partner agency staff with regular and professional communications. Also involved is engaging with members of the public to gain cooperation and compliance for regulation required boat inspections. This duty requires regular overnight travel, early morning and late evening shifts, and routine weekend work.

Provide training to WID stations as part of the regulation required certification program for ANS and participate in procedure/curriculum development.

This position will be certified as a statewide trainer for watercraft inspection and decontamination, and will provide certification training throughout Colorado for WID stations operated by CPW and their partners, per chapter P-08 regulations. Trainers are responsible for preparing for classes by prepping materials for students, printing handouts and exams, scheduling boats and decontamination units, gathering supplies, advertising classes, registering students, providing information to registrants, reserving locations for classes and transporting materials to trainings for supervisors. Trainers must be outstanding public speakers and presenters, along with being very good at facilitating courses and keeping classes on time and on topic. Trainers must also work with students to remediate poor test scores. Position includes also conducting on the job training by request or following quality control evaluations for WIDS. Duty requires significant overnight travel and weekend work.

Participate in working groups including site specific planning teams, WID Supervisors & State of Colorado ANS Task Force

The watercraft inspection & decontamination programs that will be managed by this position will have associated site specific working groups that collaboratively make site specific decisions including schedules & site improvements. Position will be expected to participate in these meetings, develop relationships with partners, and make meaningful contributions to these site specific teams. In addition, the position will be expected to participate in monthly WID supervisors calls and participate in annual meetings of the State ANS Task Force.

Provide Information, Education and Outreach To Professionals and the Public

Position will provide oversight for ANS information, education and outreach programs. This duty includes the hiring, supervision, and scheduling of temporary employees. Position will assist with the development and implementation of outreach materials and campaigns. Position will directly engage with members of the public through staffing booths at expos and trade shows, in addition to doing youth classroom or focus group presentations (e.g. fishing clubs or community groups). They will give professional presentations at conferences or meetings.

Main point of contact for state Decontamination Units & Technology

CPW owns and maintains a large fleet of decontamination units & significant amounts of technology in which the Invasive Species Program is responsible for regular maintenance and general support to ensure units are always in good working order at WIDS, offices or hatcheries. This duty includes routine interaction and communication with inspection station staff to troubleshoot malfunctions and schedule repairs. Position will be responsible for scheduling unit deliveries, pick-ups, and regular maintenance with field WIDS and repair shops. Position will provide training to WIDS on decontamination unit standard operating procedures, safety and regular maintenance, along with annual evaluation of units.

Assist the Invasive Species Program Manager with Early Detection and Rapid Response

CPW Monitors more than 500 waters in the state for Aquatic Nuisance Species following regional and state standards. This position will also assist the Invasive Species Program Manager with Early Detection and Rapid Response to New Detections of Invasive Species.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) years of relevant experience in invasive species, specifically aquatic nuisance species, natural resource management, or outdoor recreation/education or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

OR

A combination of related education in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Aquatic Biology/Fishery Science/Aquaculture/Fishery Management, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Geography, Geology, Outdoor Recreation, Zoology/Animal Sciences, Water resources planning or management, Economics, Public Engagement/volunteer management, Education, Business, Program Management/Project Management and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.

Substitutions

+ Appropriate education in a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Current or former State experience relevant to this position

+ Current or former Colorado Parks and Wildlife experience

+ Prior experience operating watercraft inspection and decontamination stations.

+ Public speaking & presentation development and facilitation skills

+ Human Resource Management including managing remote employees.

+ It is preferred that candidates have some prior experience operating watercraft inspection and decontamination stations in the United States, however it is NOT required. WIT certification by the 100th Meridian Initiative or Colorado WID Certification would be accepted.

Required Competencies

+ Strong written skills with an understanding of legal and regulatory concepts and language

+ Excellent organizational and time management skills

+ Must have, or be willing to obtain, certification as a statewide trainer for watercraft inspection and decontamination

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.

+ Travel for field work and/or meetings is required. Typically 8 – 10 days per month, occasionally more.

+ The successful applicant will be required to live within the area of responsibility and must be able to respond to the Hot Sulphur Springs CPW office within one hour.

+ 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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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.

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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"):

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Do you currently have at least a Degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Aquatic Biology/Fishery Science/Aquaculture/Fishery Management, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Geography, Geology, Outdoor Recreation, Zoology/Animal Sciences, Water resources planning or management, Economics, Public Engagement/volunteer management, Education, Business, Program Management/Project Management or other field of study related to the duties of this position? (Note: degree not required if substituting experience for education)

+ Yes

+ No

+ I have a degree but it is not in a field of study related to the duties of this position.

05

Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of professional experience in invasive species management, specifically aquatic nuisance species, natural resource management or outdoor recreation/education:

+ No experience yet

+ 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

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Please describe your experience or education specific to developing and delivering standardized trainings and presentations:

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Please describe your experience or education specific to human resource management.

08

Please describe your experience or education specific to fleet & equipment management including but not limited to power washers, small engines, boats, vehicles and technology:

09

Please describe your experience or education specific to operating watercraft inspection and decontamination stations in the United States

10

Please describe your experience or education specific to invasive species early detection and rapid response.

11

Please describe your experience or education specific to project management.

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The successful applicant will be required to live within the area of responsibility and must be able to respond to the Hot Sulphur Springs CPW office within one hour.

+ I understand and accept the living requirement for this position if selected.

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This position requires on average 50% travel. Travel can be as much as 75% from March to October, and as little as 25% from November through February. All travel is within the state of Colorado. Out of state travel is not expected for this position but may occur on rare occasions. Position will be required to work early morning, late evening or weekend shifts when WID stations are open.

+ I acknowledge this receipt of this notice.

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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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