CPW Property Resource Technician IV - Area 7

Full Job Description

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.

Area 7 (5707) exists to perform wildlife management, wildlife education, law enforcement, public service duties in Mesa and Garfield counties.

The work unit also manages the Northwest Region Service Center (NWRSC) and State Wildlife Areas (SWA) within the same geographic area to provide wildlife habitat, wildlife recreational opportunities.

TheRegional Manager (RM), Deputy Regional Manager (DRM), Area Wildlife Managers (AWM), District Wildlife Managers (DWM), Wildlife Technicians (WT), Customer Service Representatives/Administrative Assistants (CSR), biologists (Bio), and other agency staff (i.e.

both statewide and regional) to perform the work within the NWRSC/Area 7 and to provide these services to the public.

Requirements

This position primarily serves the NWRSC and Area 7 staff and buildings, including the maintenance of interior and exterior buildings, Grand Junction West Lake SWA, Leatha Jean Stassen SWA, chronic wasting disease/mandatory check facility along with volunteers and staff, lawn maintenance, snow removal and administrative functions within the unit.

This position is the lead for ensuring safe conditions for customers and for staff through maintaining grounds, facilities, and landscaping.

The position will work to develop habitat for wildlife at local SWA’s.

Habitat Management

Enhances and improves wildlife habitat on SWAs utilizing various tools such as mechanical tree mastication, hand clearing of trees, prescribed burns, noxious weed treatment, tillage and spring/water development.

Inspect signage and fences and ensure that minimum standards for properties are being met.

Develop multi-year plans for habitat projects in coordination with AWM, DWMs and Bios. Develop relationships with key stakeholders and neighboring landowners. Procure funding for habitat projects through the use of grants, both internal and external. Utilize grant funds for habitat enhancement projects on SWA’s. Participate in the State bid process to engage vendors for habitat projects.

Water Management

Fully utilizes all water rights owned by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Reports and records all use of water rights. Improves and maintains all infrastructure associated with water rights.

Equipment and Facilities Management
Procurement, repair and maintenance of all NWRSC structures, facilities and equipment, including the Hunter Education building, indoor shooting range, 3 separate office buildings, storage yards/structures/buildings, utility services (i.e. water, sewer, cameras, electricity, EV stations, etc.). Maintenance of landscaping, lawns, shelters and snow removal at the NWRSC.

Administrative Functions
Monitor expenses, track budget, make purchasing decisions, prepare reports, develop work plans, apply for and administer grant applications, coordinate with CSR’s and function as front desk help during busy periods. Recruit, hire and support temporary workers and volunteers and manage CWD and mandatory animal check programs at the NWRSC.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum QualificationsFour (4) years of relevant experience in agriculture management, natural resource management, facility/building operations, grounds management. construction management.

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.ORA combination of related education in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Aquatic Biology/Fishery Science/Aquaculture/Fishery Management, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Outdoor Recreation, Zoology/Animal Sciences, Engineering, P.E / Professional Engineer, Water resources planning or management, Program Management/Project Management, Agricultural Sciences and/or relevant experience in agriculture management, natural resource management, facility/building operations, grounds management.

construction management. equal to four (4) years.

Substitutions

Appropriate education in construction or project management, natural resources, environmental science, recreation management, business or a related field of study will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Class Code: Technician

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former State experience relevant to the position.
• Current or former CPW work or volunteer experience.
• Experience managing detailed records and quality control of data.
• Experience with agricultural practices and associated machinery/tools. Experience with building maintenance and associated tools, plumbing and electrical work. Noxious weed spraying experience.
• Knowledge and abilities with wildlife habitat improvements, mitigations, and manipulations.
• Experience with reporting water use and irrigation.
• Knowledge of noxious weeds and spraying.
• A commercial driver's license or ability to obtain one.

Required Competencies

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong level of written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use and operate computers/e-mail/spreadsheets/associated technology.
• Ability to move smoothly between 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.
• Ability to maintain building and landscaping infrastructure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to collect and process a wide array of biological samples.

Conditions of Employment

• This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
• Pre-employment background and driving record check required.

Must be willing and able to possess or obtain Colorado Department of Agriculture Qualified Supervisor License for Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials.

Position requires use of pesticides and fuel application of pesticides.

CPW will pay for this certification and requires it shortly after hiring.This position will require but is not limited to the handling of pesticides, fertilizer, equipment batteries, gasoline, diesel, paint, and motor oil.

• Position will be required to work some weekends and long/odd hours.

• Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.

• Occasional travel and overnight stays are required for training, etc.
• Use of Firearms or Other Weapons – May be required to assist other Area officers, and dispatch injured wildlife
• Experience operating tools, OHVs, heavy equipment, tractor, 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, 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

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Additional Information

• 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 (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.

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.