CPW Wildlife Property Technician IV - Area 12 Southeast Region - Otero County

• 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 purpose of the work unit is to manage, enhance, and protect wildlife populations and their habitat for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the people of Colorado, its visitors, and future generations.

The position exists to manage, enhance, and protect wildlife habitat on Oxbow SWA, Purgatoire SWA, Setchfield SWA and various lease properties for the benefit, and enjoyment of the hunting and non-hunting public.  The technician is responsible for working cooperatively with district wildlife managers, biologists, and partners 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, facilities, and for area equipment maintenance.  This position will also develop and implement operation plans, budgets, work plans and management plans for SWAs.  The position will work independently and/or collaboratively to achieve the goals and objectives in the Division’s Strategic Plan.

Property Management

Cooperatively develop and implement habitat improvements, five-year maintenance, and legal compliance plans. Assesses SWA’s deficiencies and identifies future needs. Determines project priority in accordance with CPWs Strategic Plan, Regional direction, and area work plans. Consult with internal and external wildlife professionals on specific project needs. Administers all agricultural leases on state wildlife areas. Maintains, improves, and utilizes irrigation delivery systems on a daily basis throughout irrigation
season. Manages noxious weeds.

Maintenance

Maintain, monitor, and repair equipment and property facilities to include fencing, signing, parking lot and access points, bridges, roads, check stations, boat ramps, toilets, water manipulation devices and buildings. Use and maintain vehicles, tools and equipment to include heavy equipment, farm machinery and large power tools.

Minimum Qualifications
Four (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.
OR
A 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.

• 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.

• 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.  
• Experience operating tools, OHVs, heavy equipment, tractor, etc.

• 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.
• Property management requires the use of heavy equipment.  Applicant must be able to transport heavy equipment between state wildlife areas.
• 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.
• Occasional travel and overnight stays are required for training, 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

• 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. 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.. 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].
 
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.