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CDA-Mapping & Data Specialist (Administrator III)

Salary

$58,872.00 - $70,644.00 Annually

Location

Broomfield County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

BAA-03250-01282025

Department

Department of Agriculture

Division

Conservation Services Division

Opening Date

07/24/2025

Closing Date

8/14/2025 4:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

305 Interlocken Pkwy, Broomfield, CO 80021

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

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.

Department Contact Information

P 303.869.9014 I C 720.653.4267 I F 303.466.2867 305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield, CO 80021 [email protected] I www.colorado.gov/ag

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Department Information

Who we are:

Agriculture is a part of all our lives. When you eat, put on clothes, or care for an animal--your life is touched by agriculture. Colorado's food and agriculture industry generated $47 billion of economic activity in 2019 and supports nearly 5% of the state's workforce. CDA is proud to be a part of such an important industry.

Mission:

The CDA's mission is to strengthen and advance Colorado's agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment.

Core Values: Partnership, Service, Professionalism, Proactivity, and Respect

CDA Wildly Important Goals:

To accomplish our mission, CDA focuses on four “wildly important goals:”

+ Goal 1: Advancing Local Food Access

+ Goal 2: Expanding Water-Resilient Agriculture

+ Goal 3: Supporting the Next Generation in Agriculture

+ Goal 4: Advancing Animal Health and Welfare

We use these goals to focus and align the daily work of our staff in support of Colorado farmers and ranchers. Learn more about our Department and our wildly important goals in our performance plan on our website (https://ag.colorado.gov/home/about-us) .

What you get from us:

In addition to a great work location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

+ Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/) plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans (www.copera.org)

+ Medical and dental health plans (https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com/)

+ Employer supplemented Health Savings Account ($60 per month)

+ Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options

+ Paid Short Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage

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

+ BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/multiproduct) state employee discount program

+ Employee Wellness program State of Health

+ Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, remote work opportunities, free parking, professional development and more!

To learn about the total compensation package for State government employment visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/totalcompensation

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.

Learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi .

Description of Job

This position is a term-limited appointment with funding through September 30, 2027, with a possibility of extension.Appointment to this position is contingent upon continued funding and available work. The incumbent will be required to sign a Waiver of Retention Rights

Work Unit:

Program coordinates management of state-listed noxious weeds around CO by supplying financial, educational and on-the-ground assistance.

Major Objectives of the Position:

This position will use known noxious weed location data to produce technically complex models through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology that will help predict where else the species may exist throughout the state of Colorado. Once models are run, and locations are predicted, this position will coordinate statewide, week-long field visits to verify those predictions on public and private lands. The position will work closely with county and municipal noxious weed managers in order to understand where else populations may exist along with land accessibility challenges. This position will work with local experts to coordinate volunteer mapping efforts and will teach those attending how to use the EDDMapS mobile application to record additional locations of the noxious weeds. Another large part of this position’s duties will be to create a process to verify that grantees under the America the Beautiful grant are meeting metrics, working within a reasonable timeline, and completing their success stories. When grantees are found to not be meeting the minimum standards, the position will decide how best to proceed and when to elevate the decision to their manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyze Current Species Distribution Data and Work with Stakeholders to Fill in Gaps:

+ Analyze current statewide data in the EDDMapS online database for List C and some List B noxious weed species to determine gaps in reported species presence.

+ Communicate with a wide array of public and private partners such as local and state governments, NGOs, and other identified stakeholders to verify data gaps and to learn where species presence data is lacking in their jurisdiction.

+ Meet with members of the CDA Plants and CAPS Programs to understand where species detrimental to agricultural commodities are likely to be present (Tree of Heaven along railroads, as an example).

+ Use INHABIT online software to understand habitat suitability throughout Colorado for List C and some List B species Download existing species location shapefiles from EDDMapS, along with habitat suitability maps from the INHABIT online database for the same set of species.

+ Using ArcGIS software, overlay these data and determine where populations may be underreported. Create a new shapefile for each species, showing where further investigation into species presence may be necessary.

+ Based on technical analysis and information collected in communications, develop a plan to report under-represented species populations to EDDMapS, prioritizing species that help us understand the greater impacts of invasive species (examples are cheatgrass & tree of heaven).

+ Travel regularly to these locations (driving to sites and walking/hiking to exact plant locations) to report species locations into EDDMapS statewide. Travel over variable terrain, carrying water, equipment and lunch (often around 20 pounds). Be aware of environmental hazards such as poisonous plants and animals, weather extremes, and changing conditions.

+ During these visits, help partners understand why mapping is important, and decide how best to collect these missing data points. Coordinate mapping events across Colorado that utilize volunteers.

+ Organize volunteer events for noxious weed mapping purposes. This includes setup and breakdown of structures including canopies and/or tables, catering supplies and outreach packets.

+ Teach volunteers how to identify the targeted plant(s) and how to report the plant’s presence through the EDDMapS mobile app.

Collect Mapping Data of Noxious Weeds in the Field:

+ Travel statewide to a variety of jurisdictions (municipalities, counties, state & private lands, etc.) to collect noxious weed mapping data in the field using a tablet or mobile device.

+ Use the data collected during these field trips to fill in the EDDMapS online database for underreported noxious weeds, specifically List C species such as Tree of Heaven and cheatgrass.

+ Using data from completed analyses and remote sensing models, travel to specific sites that have predicted noxious weeds and verify whether predicted infestations are that species or not. If the infestation is the predicted species, enter that information into EDDMapS and use the verified points to re-train predictive models. If predicted infestations are not correct, make notes on what plant species are occupying that location.

+ Teach others how to use EDDMapS and show them how to collect noxious weed data in the field themselves.

Utilize GIS Modeling to Predict Species Infestations:

+ Use satellite imagery and remote sensing predictive modeling tools to identify patterns of noxious weed monocultures across landscapes statewide.

Work with Colorado State University, the U.S. Geological Service and other institutions to determine what predictive modeling tools and datasets exist that can be utilized for these purposes.

+ Collect appropriate datasets (such as Landsat imagery and known weed location data) from online sources and run predictive presence/absence models locally using ArcGIS software. From the models, determine areas for further investigation and arrange field visits to verify potential infestations in the field.

+ Use verification data to train models for future iterations.

Site Visits for America the Beautiful Challenge Projects:

+ Make site visits (driving required) regularly to ensure grant partners within the America the Beautiful Challenge (AtBC) grant are in compliance with their responsibilities.

+ Assist in the field with mapping noxious weeds related to the grant requirements, or success story documentation, as needed.

+ Develop this process according to the AtBC requirements, metrics, and budgets.

+ When grantees are found to not be meeting the timeline or requirements needed to get the work done, elevate the issue to the manager and work together to determine a solution.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

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

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This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training, or past experiences.

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Salary:

BIWEEKLY

$2,264.31 - $2,717.08

ANNUALLY

$58,872.00 - $70,644.00

Minimum Qualification:

Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

+ Six (6) years total working in the field of agriculture, plant science or ecology, with at least 3 years utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, including work with predictive spatial modeling.

OR

Education and Experience:

+ A combination of education and experience equaling Six (6) years from an accredited institution in a field closely related to ecology, plants or pest management such as: Agriculture, Biology, Ecology or other plant related natural science field.

+ A combination of education and experience equaling Three (3) years utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, including predictive spatial modeling. Can include coursework from an accredited institution, along with experience utilizing this technology in non-educational settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience working with Colorado landscapes and communities.

Conditions of Employment:

+ GIS & spatial predictive modeling experience

+ Overnight travel is necessary for the performance of the job.

+ Position is expected to travel 25% of the time.

+ Will need to have an active Drivers License in the State of Colorado.

+ Will need to be able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and 10lbs regularly as a job requirement. To include carrying field equipment, supplies in remote wilderness.

Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

+ Clear understanding and experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology

+ Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.

+ Project management skills: ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, create systems and processes and collaborate with and engage others.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.

+ Detail oriented.

+ Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally with diverse communities in all corners of the state.

+ Work well under pressure.

+ Strong relationship management skills and excellent representation of the department in community interactions. A proven track record for developing and maintaining trusted relationships with stakeholders and industry experts.

+ Excellent negotiation and consensus building skills.

+ Proactive approaches to problem-solving and with strong decision-making capability.

+ Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.

Important Information:

Part of, or the entire selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application, you describe the extent that you possess the education, experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

Please submit the following:

+ Online application (completed fully) describing how you meet the minimum qualifications

+ OR If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/Colorado%20Paper%20Application%20%28February%202020%29.pdf) . Paper applications must be received (either by US mail or email to [email protected] by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

+ DD214 (if applicable)

+ Unofficial copy of transcripts (if applicable)

Factors that will be assessed:

+ Technical Competence – Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.

+ Depth and Breadth of Experience – Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement. Experience should be varied and not one dimensional and demonstrate a wide range of community involvement.

+ Job Fit – Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your past experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

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

Important Information:

Part of, or the entire exam for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application material. Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. Therefore, it is very important that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience on the application itself . Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.

All applications that are received by the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement by a Human Resources Specialist. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

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 an accommodation, please contact by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment date 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.

The Department of Agriculture 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 Mary Hunt, at [email protected] call 303-869-9006.

E-Verify

CDA 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 Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.

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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You understand that this position is a term-limited appointment with funding through September 30, 2027, with a possibility of extension.

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Give an example of a situation in which you had to use critical thinking skills and collect all the facts available to solve a complex problem (preferably a diagnostic problem). How did you analyze the information to arrive at a decision? Make sure your response includes: • A description of the problem or issue, • The steps you took such as analysis, gathering information, or performing other research, and • The decision made or outcome achieved.

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Explain your experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, specifically including collection of field data and predictive modeling.

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This position will need to work and communicate with a wide diversity of people, including co-workers, clients, and other stakeholders. Please give an example of experiences you have had with conflict resolution, interviewing, and communicating with a wide range of people

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Are you a previous state of Colorado Employee?

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