CPW Park Resource Tech IV - Highline Lake State Park (Loma, CO)

• 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.

This work unit exists 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 Agency’s long range and strategic plan will be executed by providing outstanding customer service, as well as safe, quality recreational opportunities for visitors, while effectively managing the natural resources and facilities of Highline Lake State Park.  

This position exists to provide a safe and pleasant environment for recreational activities by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and operating equipment, systems, grounds, facilities, and infrastructure for the use of park visitors and staff. This position primarily inspects and manages maintenance needs of park grounds, swim beach, roads, shorelines, campsites, group picnic area, trails, management of park-owned and/or State Fleet-owned vehicles, alternative vehicles, general equipment maintenance, and participates in the planning and execution of natural resource management, weed/pest management, and maintaining compliance with Local, State, and Federal guidelines (OSHA, ADA, etc.). This position provides management support by hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising temporary maintenance personnel and volunteers to accomplish work plan goals and fulfill day-to-day, periodic, and long-term maintenance functions. 

This position has purchasing responsibilities, will work with budgets, contractors, and must operate within state fiscal guidelines. This position will acquire and maintain certifications as needed to fulfill the functions of the position. This position must complete/submit regular reports and communicate with park management, State Park management teams, Fleet, outside agencies, partners, and the general public.

SUPERVISION OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS
This position assumes a leadership role in interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, developing work plans, scheduling, motivating, and conflict resolution for temporary maintenance employees and numerous long and short-term volunteers. This position may supervise volunteer programs including camp hosts, interns, GOCO, court ordered volunteers, or others. This position may take (and/or recommend to direct supervisor) appropriate corrective / disciplinary action for temporary employees. This position directly oversees and supervises temporary workers, interns, and volunteers delegated to their programs. 

The position recruits, interviews, hires, trains, supervises, advises, counsels, motivates, assigns duties, schedules, resolves conflicts, delegates special projects/duties, ensures compliance with statutes and all policies and procedures, takes appropriate corrective/disciplinary actions regarding employee performance as directed, conducts meetings, and develops work programs for their respective temporary employees, interns, and assigned volunteers that accomplishes the work unit and Colorado Parks and Wildlife's desired mission. The position implements processes to ensure assigned temporary workers, interns, and volunteers are trained and performing their assigned duties within the park on a daily basis. The position will work with the work unit's management staff on scheduling and adjust staffing patterns as the need arises.

ADMINISTRATION

This position will prepare, maintain, document, evaluate, report, complete and maintain accurate and complete program files for all efforts related to their areas of responsibilities, their duties, and within the maintenance program. Including but not limited to: Work plans, progress reports, employee paperwork, evaluations, purchasing, budget requests, fleet reporting, fuel usage reports, chemicals and application reports, requests for bids from contractors and vendors, recording work hours, and maintaining all records according to policy This position will work within established budgets, as well as track, recommend, and document expenditures related to program management and assigned duties. This position designs work plans and completes field work to achieve the CPW's mission, park's maintenance goals, weed/pest management goals, natural resource protection, and grounds and facility upkeep and maintenance while assuring the safety of the public and park staff.

CUSTOMER SERVICE/PUBLIC RELATIONS
The position has daily contact with the public with potential for positive or negative public relations implications. The position must always strive to maintain a positive image of themselves and of Colorado Parks and Wildlife. This position will interact with customers and provide information to educate, ensure safety, and provide general information to promote the work unit as well as Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Advocates the interests of the work unit to gain public support for the work unit, its programs, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Answers questions and conducts informal public contacts and on and off the park. Provides park visitors with safety, weather, and other related information as well as directions and park conditions. Explains rules and regulations to park visitors. Promotes all Colorado Parks and Wildlife areas and activities.

This position will prepare records and reports concerning the areas that fall under the park maintenance program including: work plans, progress reports, employee paperwork and evaluations, paperwork associated with making purchases, annual requests for funding from numerous sources, recording work hours and maintaining all records according to policy. This position will maintain skills and certifications (if required) in the areas of water systems, sewer: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, etc. This position must attend annual inservice training, trade related trainings, and self-educate regularly to ensure proficiency and legal compliance with safety and administrative regulations They will be required to maintain park systems certifications. Must be willing to bring section needs and potential issues and liability concerns to the attention of their supervisor and park management. Must be able to complete and maintain certifications for the following: a Class S water operator license, wastewater system and small operator license, restricted class 1 distribution operator license, herbicide and pesticide applicators certifications, and others that the work unit finds necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
At least four (4) years of work experience in construction, carpentry, equipment/machinery operation, farming, ranching, range land management, wildlife/habitat management, resource management, landscaping, facility maintenance/management, HVAC, plumbing, electrical. You must adequately demonstrate your experience as it pertains to the duties of this job description on your application. No formal college education is required.
 
Substitution
A combination of related education in natural resources, water resources planning or management, program management/project management, or a related field of study will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Possesses current trade certifications or licenses 
• Experience in supervision of temporary employees and volunteers

• Organizational and time management skills.
• Strong level of written and oral communication skills.
• Strong multi tasking skills.
• Ability to keep motivated with little supervision.
• Ability to obtain and maintain position certifications 

• State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.
• Driving and Criminal Background check required. 
• Must comply with Fleet driving requirements.

• Could be called in early for snow removal or similar operations vital to visitor safety.

• Shift work required - including weekends, holidays and evenings.

• Will routinely handle pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals.

• Occasional travel for meetings and trainings. 

• 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

• 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. 

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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.