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CPW PROJECT MANAGER I / Project Manager – Marketing and Communications (Denver, CO)

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CPW PROJECT MANAGER I / Project Manager – Marketing and Communications (Denver, CO)

Salary

$71,544.00 - $93,012.00 Annually

Location

Adams County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PMA 32190 10/25

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

10/29/2025

Closing Date

11/12/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216, USA

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Kristi Ryan [email protected]

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

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

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/)

Colorado Parks and Wildlife was given an incredible mission by the people of Colorado - 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 Branding and Communications Section exists to lead the planning, development, creation, implementation and evaluation of creative methods and communications techniques to efficiently communicate CPW programs, products and activities to local, regional and national publics based upon CPW leadership goals. The work unit is responsible for communicating with the public using the agency website, press releases, social media, regulation brochure publications, mass marketing efforts, video, and Colorado Outdoors Magazine and blog. The work unit is also responsible for pricing, production and distribution of these materials. The work unit is also responsible for overseeing the CPW retail operations, including the online store.

Description of Job

The responsibilities of the marketing project manager include planning marketing campaign timelines, delegating tasks to project team members, working with internal clients on project needs, following up on section’s tasks and assignments, managing the Asana platform for the section and ensuring marketing/communication projects are completed on time and within budget.

Collaborative and Strategic Project Planning

Coordinates with CPW staff clients, branding and communications teammates, executive management team and other relevant parties to plan and carry out assigned creative projects. Works with section manager and supervisors to manage and facilitate project needs and assign appropriate team members. Plans and facilitates internal meetings to advance projects and ensure successful project outcomes. Monitors project progress and keeps stakeholders informed.

Management and Enhancement of Asana Software and Workflows

Subject matter expert on translating incoming project requests into workflows and staffing assignments within the section. Uses and continually develops project management, facilitation and leadership skills by accepting feedback, maintaining flexibility and evolving the system to meet staff or project needs. Maintains expert working knowledge of the project management system by participating in continuing education and sharing knowledge through training other team users.

Facilitation and Delivery of Projects, On-time and In-budget

Plans, directs, coordinates, monitors, evaluates and reports on activities of designated project tasks to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters. Maintains realistic timelines, monitors projects for potential funding limitations, and holds a deep understanding of internal procedures to help team deliver on project goals and objectives. Ensures that all products are well-written, organized, and meet CPW design standards, content requirements and deadlines prior to delivery.

Team Meetings and Administrative Organization

Position will craft agendas and facilitate section’s biweekly team meetings. Will work with manager on in-office needs, including assisting with office moves, participating in resume review and hiring interviews for new and open positions, be a designated approver for UKG timekeeping, and work with branch PA on org chart and directory changes.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

Seven (7) years of professional experience in project or program management in a marketing, creative, advertising, or state agency capacity.

OR

A combination of a degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, business administration or a related field, and professional experience in project or program management in a marketing, creative, advertising, or state agency capacity equal to seven (7) years.

Must include at least two (2) years of demonstrated experience in project software management, e.g., Asana, Monday, Trello or equivalent and at least two (2) years of experience managing cross-functional creative or tech projects.

Substitutions

Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Required Competencies

+ Strong organizational skills, detail orientation and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

+ Extremely high level of attention to detail.

+ Ability to work independently and take initiative by using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify solutions to challenges.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate through all avenues of communication (e.g., email, phone, website, in-person, etc.).

+ Ability to perform under pressure and manage projects to deadlines and budgets.

+ Ability to problem solve independently and as a team member.

+ Being reliable and punctual.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

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

+ Experience managing end-to-end creative or technical projects from strategy development through tactical delivery.

+ Knowledge of parks, wildlife and outdoor recreation topics, issues and interest holders.

+ Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Conditions of Employment

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

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

+ Occasional same-day and rare overnight travel for meetings.

+ 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

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, i f 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]

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.

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

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. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload 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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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

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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:

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Do you have a degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, business administration or a field related to this position?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please select the range that reflects your years of professional experience in project or program management in a marketing, creative, advertising, or state agency capacity as outlined in the position description:

+ 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 but less than 7 years

+ 7 years or more

06

Please describe your experience working with project management software/platforms, such as Asana, Trello, Basecamp or equivalent:

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Please describe a creative or tech project or program you have managed, preferably from strategic planning through tactical delivery:

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Please describe your process for managing multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously:

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Please share your experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships in a complex organizational setting, including an example of a successful project collaboration and your role in it:

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Please describe why you're interested in this position and working for Colorado Parks and 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. Please acknowledge your receipt of this notice:

+ I acknowledge this receipt of this notice.

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