TEMPORARY Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Technician - Fort Collins, CO
TEMPORARY Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Technician - Fort Collins, CO
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Department Information
THESE ARE TWO TEMPORARY POSITIONS (3 MONTHS AND 4 MONTHS)
PAYING $18.00 PER HOUR
EMPLOYMENT STARTS 08/25/2025 THROUGH 11/26/2025 (3 months) or 08/25/2025 THROUGH 12/23/2025 (4 months)
Please attach a resume and cover letter to your application.
You are encouraged to apply early.Description of Job
Position is responsible for accepting hunter-harvested deer and elk heads recording data money handling collecting tissue samples for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing and other duties as assigned. Will maintain sanitize and handle equipment safely along with cleaning the walk-in cooler and office space. Training is provided on how to remove tissue samples from deer and elk for CWD testing and to perform mandatory inspections of hunter-harvested moose bighorn sheep mountain goats black bears bobcats and mountain lions. Position will also assist the front desk staff with selling licenses/park passes and with registrations of vehicles (boats OHVs and snowmobiles). Will have
opportunities to gain field experience by assisting biologists/researchers with projects or by going on ride-alongs with wildlife officers.
UNIFORMS:
The office will provide uniform items.Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Valid drivers license required. Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and lift 50lbs. Ability to interact positively with the public in various situations. Hunting experience is helpful.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a current & valid drivers license or reliable transportation
- The work-site will provide some uniform items however the employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.
- Applicants may be subject to successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
- Must be willing and able to work 40 hours per week.
- Ability to work well within a team
- Preference may be given to applicants with or working towards a Natural Resources degree or similar education.
- Previous experience handling money and working with the public preferred.
- Possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service.
- Basic computer skills required (MS Office Suite Google App Suite)
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
Supplemental Information
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
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 an accommodation please contact 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 employer:
The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the programs Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter but no later than your first day of employment and in addition on your first day but no later than the third day you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
TollFree 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 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it. The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these types of technical issues.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
