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CPW Wildlife Technician IV - Wray/Dune Ridge (Wray, CO)

Salary

$54,960.00 - $87,936.00 Annually

Location

Yuma County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PMA 01826 06/25

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

05/30/2025

Closing Date

6/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

35677 County Rd FF, Wray, CO 80758, USA

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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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

The position exists to protect, preserve, enhance, and manage the habitat on Willow Creek SWA, Eagle Rock SWA, Simmons SWA, Stalker Lake SWA, Sandsage SWA, Sandy Bluffs STL, all in Yuma County Colorado and Frenchman Creek SWA, Sand Draw SWA, and Holyoke SWA in Phillips County Colorado for wildlife and for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of hunting and non-hunting public. The Technician is responsible for working cooperatively with District Wildlife Managers and Biologists to identify and implement habitat improvement projects and a wide variety of other wildlife related responsibilities. This position is responsible for the routine maintenance of state wildlife areas and other facilities, and for area equipment maintenance. This position will also develop and implement operation plans, budgets, work plans and master management plans for SWA, in order to work independently to achieve the goals and objectives in the Division’s Long Range Plan.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law Enforcement by cooperation/communication with city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Protect people and natural resources by deterring, apprehending, and prosecuting violators through patrol, and investigation, citation issuance, check stations and public education. Enforce State and Federal laws and regulations with an emphasis on wildlife law enforcement. Compliance is gained by patrolling, investigations, license inspections, issuance of citations, case preparation and testifying in court, apprehending and arresting violators, assisting with check stations, special operations and providing education on laws and regulations. May be called to assist other law enforcement agencies in situations dealing with public health and safety and officer safety situations. Includes maintaining certification and proficiency with pistol, shotgun and rifle, arrest control and defensive tactics, and all mandatory annual law enforcement training and updates.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Cooperatively develops and implements habitat improvements, five year maintenance, and legal compliance plans by assessing SWA’s deficiencies. Determines project priority in accordance with the Long Range Plan and the Regional and area work plans, referring to professional journals and research literature and consulting other wildlife professionals on specific project needs. Administers all agricultural leases on state wildlife areas.

This position is responsible for working cooperatively with District Wildlife Managers and biologists to identify and implement habitat improvement projects and a wide variety of other wildlife related responsibilities. This position is responsible for the routine maintenance of state wildlife areas, including irrigation, wetland management, noxious weed control and mitigation, and grazing management. This position will also develop and implement operation plans, budgets, work plans and master management plans for the SWA tracts in its purview and works independently to achieve the goals and objectives in these and in CPW’s guiding documents.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain all pertinent and informational records and property files, maintain tool, equipment, and capital equipment inventory, updates and maintain certification skills through attending conferences. Acquires goods and services while following appropriate purchasing and fiscal procedures, process temporary personnel documents, maintains technical knowledge and qualification in chemical application for weeds. Administers agricultural leases on state wildlife areas.

MAINTENANCE

The position is responsible for maintenance of state facilities, tools, machinery, and equipment. Develop and maintain property facilities to include fencing, signing, parking lot and access points, bridges, roads, boat ramps, toilets, water manipulation devices, and buildings. Use and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment to include heavy equipment, farm machinery, welders, and large power tools. Work with Area staff to maintain the compound including the yard, equipment and buildings. Works with engineers and AWM to assess, describe, and prioritize capital and equipment needs for properties. .

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Provide customer service at the Area 3 SWAs, in the field, the Brush Service Center and others as needed for questions and handle nuisance wildlife calls within the area.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

At least four years of work experience in wildlife management, conservation biology, ecology, wildlife biology, natural resource management, farming or agriculture 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 Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Aquatic Biology/Fishery Science/Aquaculture/Fishery Management, Ecology, Environmental Science, Outdoor Recreation, any science related degree 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

+ Excellent communication skills.

+ Ability to work as a part of a team.

+ Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

+ Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience is considered.

+ Experience collecting and processing a wide array of biological samples.

+ Experience managing detailed records and quality control of data.

+ Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

+ Knowledge and abilities with wildlife habitat improvements, mitigations and manipulations.

+ Experience with farming practices, machinery, equipment and tools.

+ Experience with welding, fabrication and construction.

+ Experience managing wildlife resources, outdoor recreation areas, and wildlife habitat.

+ Experience with Colorado hunting and fishing.

Required Competencies

+ Excellent organizational and time management skills.

+ Strong level of written and oral communication skills.

+ Ability to use and operate computers and email.

+ Ability to move smoothly between highly variable tasks.

+ Attention to detail and quality assurance during sample processing.

+ Ability to work independently.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain position certifications.

+ Ability to run and maintain machinery and equipment.

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.

+ Position will be required to occasionally work inconsistent hours including weekends and some holidays primarily for law enforcement.

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

+ Criminal and driving background check required

+ Exposure to c ombustible fuels, herbicides etc.

+ Occasional travel and overnight stays are required primarily for trainings.

+ Applicant must pass physical, psychological screening, drug test, background check and POST certification training to obtain a Wildlife Officer commission.

+ Experience with various tools, OHV, farm equipment, machinery, welders, etc.

+ 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.

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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 have prior Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you currently possess a valid drivers' license?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a CDL?

+ Yes

+ No

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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.

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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.

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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:

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

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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.

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