"Alerted.org

CPW Elk and Deer Monitoring Area Technician – White River

Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5060375)

Apply



CPW Elk and Deer Monitoring Area Technician – White River

Salary

$54,960.00 - $71,448.00 Annually

Location

Rio Blanco County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PMA 32104 08/2025

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

09/08/2025

Closing Date

9/21/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

73485 Hwy 64, Meeker, CO 81641

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Patrick Warnes [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.

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

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.

The purpose of the work unit is to gather, evaluate, and summarize data and observations on terrestrial wildlife and habitat resources. This work unit develops and participates in the implementation of recommendations consistent with CPW’s Strategic Plan and direction provided by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission for the wise stewardship of wildlife populations and habitat in Colorado.

Description of Job

This position serves within CPW’s Northwest Terrestrial Game Management Team as a wildlife technician coordinating and managing data collection for the White River elk and deer survival monitoring areas. This position will make decisions necessary at the operational level to carry out field duties associated with the new elk herd (E-6) and long-term deer herd (D-7) monitoring areas. This position will work as a member of a collaborative problem-solving team with biologists and district wildlife managers to coordinate animal capture operations, collar maintenance, monitoring, collar recovery, data entry, and annual reporting of findings as required by the operational and annual work plans. This position will also work with biologists and staff to provide data and input into wildlife management plans and recommendations and to mitigate any impacts on wildlife and habitats.

Wildlife Management Recommendations

Formulates and presents wildlife management recommendations to CPW staff by collecting, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting biological data. 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 decision documents.

Wildlife and Habitat Inventories

Conducts wildlife and habitat inventories to guide local wildlife and habitat management decisions under the direction of other staff and biologists. Collects and analyzes data to compile reports on wildlife abundance, demographics and distribution and/or habitat quantity and quality.

Wildlife Management and Habitat Studies

Conducts or participates in wildlife and habitat management studies to gather biological data by planning studies, capturing, marking, monitoring wildlife populations and habitat, analyzing and interpreting results, completing reports, and delivering presentations.

Wildlife Habitat Management

Work with Area biologists, habitat coordinators, and Area Wildlife Managers to implement habitat management programs and plans.

Wildlife Population Management

Employs computer-based wildlife population models by interpretation and manipulation of data obtained from wildlife inventories, hunter harvest data, other field observations, and research results.

Educate and Inform the Public

Employs computer-based wildlife population models by interpretation and manipulation of data obtained from wildlife inventories, hunter harvest data, other field observations, and research results.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of relevant experience in wildlife biology, wildlife management or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

OR

A combination of related education in wildlife biology, wildlife management and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four(4) years.

You must adequately demonstrate your experience in your application as it relates to the duties of this position. No formal college education is required.

Preferred Qualifications

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

+ Ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles, snow machines, ATVs, and UTV.

+ Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

+ Experience with radio telemetry.

+ Experience with GIS (Geographical Information System) programs.

+ Degree in Wildlife Biology, wildlife management or similar field.

Required Competencies

+ Organizational and time management skills

+ Ability to use and operate computers and email

+ Ability for sustained flight time (6 hours with refueling breaks) in helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft on wildlife surveys. These flights may be low-level and involve banked turns.

Conditions of Employment

+ Travel – The employee must be able to work some evenings and weekends as well as occasional overnight travel.

+ This position represents Colorado Parks and Wildlife statewide, which requires periodic travel which equates to 8-10 overnight trips per year and many locations not available through mass transit.

+ Position requires advanced skill levels to operate motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and 4x4 vehicles to access difficult back country areas for programs, trainings, project inspections and evaluations in a safe and efficient manner.

+ Overnight and extended on-day travel throughout the region and state as needed to understand the issues, geography, and variation of impact on site-specific projects.

+ 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).

+ Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0g2QAGmusbXBJzL3HxhGitIZOEKnwhrFnx9GqVcQHA/preview?tab=t.0) , any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

+ Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

+ Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

+ Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:

(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)

+ Hybrid: This position will work in a combination of in office, from a home office, and working in the field after initial training period to be determined with supervisor.

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 acknowledgment 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 strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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.

01

Are you a current classified permanent employee?

+ 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? If yes, please explain.

05

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).

+ Yes, I have attached my transcripts.

+ No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.

+ Not Applicable

07

If you are using education to substitute for the required experience please indicate your highest level of education, field of study and how it relates to this position. If you are not using education to substitute for the required experience please respond to this question with N/A.

08

Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of professional experience in wildlife biology, wildlife management or related field:

+ 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

09

Please describe your field experience in wildlife biology/wildlife management, including wildlife tracking experience:

10

Please briefly describe your proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google, GIS, R, GPS radio collar data and programs, data analysis, and report writing:

11

This position requires conducting aerial radio telemetry flights and aerial wildlife population surveys that involve transportation in helicopters and fixed-winged aircraft; therefore willingness to fly and low sensitivity to motion sickness is mandatory to meet the needs of this position.

+ I understand and agree to this condition of employment.

+ I cannot agree to this condition of employment. (You will not be considered for this position)

12

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.

Required Question

Employer

State of Colorado

Address

See the full announcement by clicking

the "Printer" icon located above the job title

Location varies by announcement, Colorado, --

Website

https://careers.colorado.gov/

Apply

Please verify your email addressVerify Email