CPW WILDLIFE MANAGER V/Northeast Game Management Team(Denver, CO)
CPW WILDLIFE MANAGER V/Northeast Game Management Team(Denver, CO)
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Department Information
- This position is open only to Colorado state residents.Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Its our mission to manage and conserve Colorados natural resources for the benefit of people today and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.We invite you to explore our website at find out more about the work we do to manage Colorados 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 thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Our Mission is 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 Colorados natural resources.
This position serves as the Northeast Senior Wildlife Biologist for the Terrestrial Branch Game Management Team. The position reports to the Terrestrial Branch Deputy Assistant Director for Game Management. This positions work unit exists to gather evaluate and summarize data on terrestrial wildlife resources and to develop and participate in the implementation of recommendations consistent with CPWs Strategic Plan all CPW guidance documents and direction provided by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission for the wise stewardship of wildlife populations. This work unit has a role in the evaluation and creation of policy and regulations for the management of wildlife in Colorado and ensures that management complies with statutes and administrative directives. The work unit is also involved in the development and implementation of various wildlife plans and agreements. These tasks are accomplished through collaboration and the formation of partnerships with other diverse interests both within and outside CPW. Description of Job
- This position plans formulates guides and directs the work unit for the purpose described above. Currently this involves supervising 4 wildlife biologists and technicians stationed throughout northeastern Colorado and cooperating with various CPW staff and teams to achieve common wildlife management goals planning and managing budgets ensuring all administrative processes are aligned with state policies and preparing and executing contracts and agreements as necessary to accomplish the work units goals.
Program Planning and Development Supervision and LeadershipPlans develops modifies and implements operational plans for terrestrial wildlife stewardship in the designated Region. Leads and supervises wildlife biologists to prioritize and achieve goals and activities of the Unit Terrestrial Branch CPW Operational Plan CPW Strategic Plan and other Division goals. Supervises annual and long-term planning development and implementation of wildlife management and conservation plans. Cooperatively develops annual performance objectives and work plans with staff monitors staff performance regularly provides coaching and feedback and conducts team member performance evaluations. Ensures organized documentation of human resources and performance issues creates performance improvement plans and directs corrective actions. Plans professional development opportunities for staff. Applies leadership training and skills to support and direct their team(s).
Program and Budget Administration
Oversees all Unit administration needs. This includes providing guidance review approval and denial of purchases timecards travel requests reimbursements contracts and agreements procurement process hiring process data sharing agreements project proposals regulatory issue papers and wildlife management and conservation plans among other program and administrative products and processes. Provides coaching on and ensures staff compliance with all state policies and rules. Develops and manages the Units annual budget and decision items. Evaluates and proposes changes to wildlife policies and regulations.
Wildlife Management/Conservation Field Implementation and CollaborationCollaborates with multiple teams within Terrestrial (biologists coordinators technicians analysts supervisors pilots etc.) and outside of Terrestrial (CPW Regional and Area teams federal agencies nongovernmental organizations universities etc.) with wildlife management and conservation efforts. Ensures that staff are well-trained to accurately collect and secure data. Directs Unit staff to conduct monitoring efforts complete analyses and reports comment on wildlife policy and management issues communicate to various audiences and implement field activities to achieve the goals and objectives set in approved management and conservation plans. Coaches Unit staff to assist other Terrestrial Unit field staff with field operations and welcomes the assistance of those staff to achieve a functional effective and efficient team approach to fieldwork completion. Directs Unit staff to accomplish annual monitoring programs and the license setting process which include wildlife captures aerial and ground surveys modelling leading license setting meetings and drafting and proofing regulations.
Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in wildlife management wildlife biology wildlife ecology natural resources management wildlife research or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
A combination of related education in Natural Resources Wildlife Management Biology Aquatic Biology/Fishery Science/Aquaculture/Fishery Management Ecology Environmental Science Zoology/Animal Sciences and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years
Substitutions- Additional appropriate education will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Current or former State experience relevant to this position
- Current or former Colorado Parks and Wildlife experience
- Experience with planning budgeting implementation monitoring reporting and evaluating programs and projects
- Experience with supervision of employees
- Strong writing and comprehension skills with an understanding of legal and regulatory concepts and language
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Proficiency with Google Suite understanding data organization in spreadsheets and databases experience with using software applications that collect and store data
- Must be a state of Colorado resident at the time of application.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado drivers license if operating a State vehicle.
- Periodic in-state and out-of-state travel required. Typically <2-4 days/month
- The position will be in the office 3 days per week and 2 days per week can be remote work. Schedule can be flexible on a weekly basis.
- 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).
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
It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.Supplemental Information
- The Assessment Process
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 arenotconsidered as part of initial reviews thereforeit 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.
Equity Diversity and Inclusion
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 at
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.
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 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-VerifyDNR uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.TollFree Applicant Support - Technical HelpIf 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). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
