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CPW WILDLIFE MANAGER V/ Small Game Manager (Fort Collins, CO)

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CPW WILDLIFE MANAGER V/ Small Game Manager (Fort Collins, CO)

Salary

$82,836.00 - $132,528.00 Annually

Location

Other (see multiple locations in job posting), CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PMA 02003 01/26

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

01/12/2026

Closing Date

1/26/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Primary Physical Work Address

Locations may vary by location: Fort Collins, Denver, Brush, Sterling offices or as approved by supervisor.

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 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 Terrestrial Programs Unit exists to preserve, protect, and enhance the wildlife components of terrestrial ecosystems through planning, analysis, research, program implementation, and evaluation of terrestrial populations and habitats. The work unit sets guidance and direction on wildlife data collection and analysis, and provides technical analysis and expertise to inform policy and management decisions.

Description of Job

This position directs and coordinates statewide activity on all small game species; it advises the Commission and Director on small game policy issues and has specific management responsibility for a number of statewide programs, including the Small Game Harvest Surveys (including HIP), Walk-In Access Program (WIA), and the Pheasant Habitat Improvement Program (PHIP).

Strategic Policy, Guidance, and External Liaison for Statewide Small Game Program

Develops, implements, and maintains statewide small game management policies and administrative processes. Coordinates and conducts monitoring efforts, such as pheasant crow counts and morning dove banding. Submits monitoring records to federal agencies. Reviews and revises small game and migratory gamebird hunting regulations (W-3 and W-5), brochures, and website. Maintain CPW’s federal permits for banding gamebirds and nuisance resident Canada Geese. Provides expert strategic advice to the Terrestrial Programs Supervisor, Deputy Assistant Director, Assistant Director, Director, and the Commission on all small game issues. Serves as an agency liaison and technical expert for key national and state partners, including Pheasants Forever, National Wild Turkey Federation's Western Technical Committee, Quail Unlimited, Quail Forever, and federal Farm Service Agencies (NRCS, FSA). Represent CPW on the Central Flyway Technical Committees.

Habitat Program Management and Financial Oversight (PHIP)

Directs and administers Pheasant Habitat Improvement Programs (PHIP). Coordinates activities with habitat delivery vendors and organizations throughout the state. Develops and implements guidelines for pheasant habitat improvement throughout Colorado. This position has direct responsibility for $350,000 in annual capital improvement funds allocated to this project. It is responsible for spending this money with limited oversight and is charged with developing guidelines and procedures for pheasant and quail habitat developments that address limiting habitat factors.

Direction and coordination of the statewide Walk-In Access (WIA) programs

Directs and manages the statewide small game Walk-In Access (WIA) and Corners for Conservation (C4C) programs, which provide public "Walk-In" hunting access. This includes strategic budgeting, developing and managing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and selecting and supervising a diverse range of implementing contractors (e.g., local Pheasants Forever Chapters, FFA clubs, County Conservation Districts, and individual landowners). Establishes program guidelines, oversees the design and production of the public WIA atlas, and reports program efficacy to the Director, Commission, and legislature. Supervises temporary employees.

Small Game Harvest Survey Oversight

Directs and manages the entire suite of statewide small game and migratory bird harvest surveys (e.g., HIP, Turkey, Sage Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Ptarmigan, General Small Game, Light Geese, Greater Prairie Chicken, general small game, Abert's Squirrel, etc.), while working with the statistician to provide robust statistical estimates critical for management decisions. Responsibilities include prioritizing annual survey budgets, developing RFPs, completing federal aid grant reporting requirements, monitoring technical contracts, collaborating with vendors to develop effective survey instruments, and consulting with the state statistician on the necessary data requirements, analysis, and reporting for internal use and public dissemination.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Eight (8) years of relevant experience in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Ecology, Zoology/Animal Sciences or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

A combination of related education in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Ecology, Zoology/Animal Sciences and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years

Substitutions

+ Additional appropriate education will substitute for the degree requirement 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.

+ Strong analytical, inductive, and deductive reasoning.

+ Experience with project management, including planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluating programs and projects.

+ Experience with procurement processes for major projects.

+ Experience with managing staff, contractors, and vendors to develop, implement, maintain, and support projects.

+ Ability to use databases to store, organize, and export data.

+ Experience managing large budgets, writing RFPs, and overseeing complex vendor contracts.

Required Competencies

+ Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

+ Knowledge of the ecology, monitoring, conservation, and management of small game species.

+ Understanding of state and federal regulations and the ability to interpret and apply them to small game management.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and translate technical information through email, phone, virtual meetings and in person.

+ Ability to manage funds, prioritize spending across programs, and fulfill federal aid reporting requirements.

Conditions of Employment

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

+ Occasional travel to attend various meetings (CPW Commission, staff training, Area meetings, 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).

+ 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, 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 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]

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.

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.

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

Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of experience in Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Management and/or Agricultural Production or Management.

+ 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 but less than 8 years

+ 8 years but less than 9 years

+ 9 years but less than 10 years

+ 10 or more years

05

Please describe your professional experience related to small game species management, including field work, population status assessments, population monitoring, hunter surveys, data management, and other management techniques.

06

Please describe how you would approach delivering habitat improvements for small game species in Colorado.

07

Please describe your experience working with private landowners on wildlife habitat improvements and hunting access.

08

Please describe your experience in project management, including managing budgets, procurement of contracts, working with vendors, and working with governmental and non-governmental partners.

09

Please describe your familiarity with Colorado Parks & Wildlife policies and regulations, and your experience in the development and implementation of governmental procedures, policies, and regulations.

10

Please describe why you are interested in becoming the small game manager at CPW and how your professional background has prepared you for this role. Please include examples of relevant projects or experiences that demonstrate your ability to succeed in this position not mentioned in your answers to the questions above.

11

Please describe your experience with managing conflict between wildlife and agricultural production, as well as approaches to minimize, mitigate, and compensate for those conflicts.

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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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