CPW Property Technician IV Southeast Regional Office
CPW Property Technician IV Southeast Regional Office
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$ 54960 - 72888
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Department Information
- This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.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 work unit exists to implement the mission goals and objectives of Colorado Parks and Wildlifes strategic long range and operation plan in order to accomplish the legislative mandate of protecting preserving managing and enhancing the States wildlife and habitat resources in the geographical area comprising Teller and El Paso counties and the Southeast Region office.
Description of Job
The position exists to manage enhance and protect wildlife habitat on Dome Rock Rosemont and Pikes Peak State Wildlife Areas for the use benefit and enjoyment of the hunting and non-hunting public. The tech IV is responsible for working cooperatively with other Area tech IVs district wildlife managers biologists supervisor and partners to identify and implement habitat improvement projects and a wide variety of other wildlife related responsibilities. This position performs routine maintenance of state wildlife areas and other facilities as well as general area equipment maintenance. This position will also develop and implement operational plans work plans and master management plans for SWAs. The position will also maintain the Southeast Region office including routine maintenance projects and repairs. The tech IV will be the main point of contact for any contract repairs and services and help plan and implement capital project improvements for the office compound.
Property Management
Assist with development and implementation of habitat improvements five-year maintenance and legal compliance plans. Assesses SWAs deficiencies and identifies future needs. Assists in determining project priority in accordance with long range plans CPWs Strategic Plan Regional direction and Area work plans. Consult with internal and external wildlife professionals research literature and professional journals on specific project needs. Manages noxious weeds farming food plots and agricultural/grazing leases.
The position administers water and CPW water rights as needed following legal use of water guidelines and requirements.
This position 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 noxious weed control and mitigation and grazing management. The position is responsible for maintenance of state facilities and equipment. This position will also develop and implement operational plans budgets work plans and master management plans for the SWA tracts in its purview and works independently to achieve the goals and objectives in these and in CPWs guiding documents.
MaintenanceDevelop and maintain property facilities to include fencing signing parking lot and access points bridges roads toilets water manipulation devices and buildings. Use and maintain vehicles tools and equipment to include heavy equipment farm machinery welders and large power tools. Work with Area staff to maintain the compound including the yard equipment office and buildings. Works with engineers and AWM to assess describe and prioritize capital and equipment needs for properties.
Maintain a large office complex with various lighting plumbing paint and other basic repairs. Work within budget constraints to contract more complex repairs of HVAC systems and electrical repairs.
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 training. 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.
Customer Service
Provide customer service on CPW properties in the field and/or in the office. Provide information on general wildlife related questions and assist on nuisance wildlife calls within the area.
Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of relevant experience in wildlife management conservation biology ecology wildlife biology natural resource management farming or agriculture 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 or Wildlife Management and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned 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.
Class Code:Technician
Preferred Qualifications- Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work as a part of a team.
- Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
- Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience is considered.
- Experience collecting and processing a wide array of biological samples.
- 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 various tools OHV farm and ranch equipment machinery welders etc.
- Experiencewith plumbing and electrical work.
- ACommercialDriversLicense.
- 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.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
Conditions of Employment- 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
- Position will be required to work some weekends and long/odd hours
- This position will require but is not limited to the handling of pesticides fertilizer equipment batteries gasoline diesel paint and motor oil.
- Occasional travel and overnight stays are required for training etc.
- Experience operating tools OHVs heavy equipment tractor 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).
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
APPEAL RIGHTS: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 acknowledgment 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 arenot considered 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.
This recruitment may be used to fill more than one vacancy at this level and reporting location.
Equity Diversity and InclusionThe 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 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 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
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:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
