CPW Property Technician IV Escalante SWA - Montrose, 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.

The work unit exists to implement the goals and objectives of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s strategic long range and operational plan in order to accomplish the Legislative mandate of protecting, preserving, managing, and enhancing the State’s wildlife resources in the geographical area comprised of Area 18 in the Southwest Region (Montrose, San Miguel and Ouray Counties, and parts of Delta, Mesa, Gunnison counties).

This position is responsible for management of CPW's State Wildlife Area properties in the Escalante State Wildlife Area complex. These properties include a variety of habitat types such as river bottom, ponds and wetlands, pinyon-juniper forest, aspen/conifer forest, and food plots in irrigated agriculture. The position cooperatively develops and implements habitat improvements, five year maintenance, and legal compliance plans by assessing the SWAs’ deficiencies. Determines project priority in accordance with planning documents. Refers to professional resources and consults professionals on specific project needs. Administers all agricultural leases on state wildlife areas. Coordinate all crews and contractors including, but not limited to: seasonal and temporary employees, volunteers, youth crews, convict labor, NGO projects, Ducks Unlimited, Colorado State Insectary projects, and weed control projects. 

The Escalante Property Technician is responsible for working cooperatively with district wildlife managers and biologists to identify and implement habitat improvement projects and a wide variety of other wildlife related responsibilities. This position is responsible for the routine maintenance of state wildlife areas, including irrigation, wetland management, and grazing management. The position is responsible for maintenance of State facilities and equipment. This position will also develop and implement operation plans, budgets, work plans and master management plans for the State Wildlife Area tracts in its purview and works independently to achieve the goals and objectives in these and in CPW’s guiding documents. 

Administrative responsibilities

Maintain all pertinent and informational records and property files; maintain tool, equipment and capital equipment inventory. Updates and maintains certification skills through attending conferences and trainings. Acquires goods and services while following appropriate purchasing and fiscal procedures. Process temporary personnel hiring and employment documents. Maintains technical knowledge and qualification in chemical application for weeds. Administers agricultural leases on State Wildlife Areas. 

Four (4) years of relevant experience in Property Technician employment experience; property management; natural resource management, work experience in construction or ranching; wildlife/habitat management: facility management or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

OR 

A combination of related education in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Aquatic Biology/Fishery Science/Aquaculture/Fishery Management, Ecology, Environmental Science, Outdoor Recreation, any science related degree or a related field of study will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. and/or relevant experience in Property Technician employment experience; property management; natural resource management, work experience in construction or ranching; wildlife/habitat management: facility management or an occupational field 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.

Class Code: TECHNICIAN IV

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience is considered.
• Experience managing detailed records and quality control of data.
• Knowledge and abilities with wildlife habitat improvements, mitigations and manipulations.
• Experience with farming practices, machinery, equipment and tools.
• Experience with welding, fabrication and construction.
• Experience managing wildlife resources, outdoor recreation areas, and wildlife habitat.
• Experience with Colorado hunting and fishing.
• Knowledge of or experience with working in outdoor conditions, including principles of safety in the outdoors.
• Class A CDL.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong level of written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use and operate computers and email.
• Ability to move smoothly between highly 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.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, OHVs, using power tools, etc. 
• Knowledge of basic ecological principles, habitat types, habitat manipulation strategies, and plant and animal identification.
• Position will be required to occasionally work inconsistent hours, including weekends and some holidays, primarily for training.
• Exposure to combustible fuels, herbicides, weed spraying, etc.
• Single and overnight travel throughout the state at times.
• Experience with various tools, OHV, farm equipment, machinery, welders, etc.

• State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
• Attain Class A CDL within 1 year of hire, if not already certified.
• Experience operating tools, OHVs, heavy equipment, tractor, etc. 
• Criminal and driving background check required.
• Some travel for training, meetings, or to stay closer to large work projects on remote SWAs.
• Use, handling, or exposure to hazardous materials such as herbicides, cleaning solutions, and gasses used to complete work assignments.
• Position will be required to work some weekends and long/odd hours.
• This position will be exposed to fuel directly as fumes from the combustion of the fuels. 
• 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
• 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).

• 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.