CPW Commission Coordinator - Program Assistant II

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. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s 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.

• 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.

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 Colorado's natural resources.

The Research, Policy and Planning branch supports implementation of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s mission through formulating public policy and conducting research. The branch establishes and maintains close working relationships with local, state, federal, and interstate governmental agencies, private wildlife/park agencies, constituent groups and other interested parties to facilitate their involvement in the development, modification, and implementation of the Division’s Strategic Plan and programs.

The position exists to provide administrative and technical support to the Parks and Wildlife Commission (PWC) and the Assistant Director for the Policy and Planning branch. The Commission is statutorily responsible for licensing requirements and for the promulgation of rules, regulations, and orders concerning parks and wildlife programs. The Commission meets 8-12 times per calendar year, usually for two-day long meetings held in various locations throughout the state.

These meetings are hybrid meetings providing access for both in-person and virtual attendees and this position works across CPW Sections and Units to provide information about commission meetings including planning, logistics, PWC agenda creation, material distribution, and coordination of meetings.

Coordinates Commission meetings, including managing the process for scheduling and developing draft and final agendas, working with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate specific agenda item timing, and communicating with staff, commissioners, and the public about meeting agendas and other logistics. This includes all associated documentation and website changes needed for meetings to run efficiently. Uses judgment to establish Commission meeting agendas based on correspondence with staff, the Executive Management Team - including the Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife - the Chair of the PWC and considers agenda item importance…