TEMPORARY​/INTERNSHIP Property Technician – Walden, CO Housing Available

Temporary Position Available

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $16.50 (fixed) starting 05/01/2026 through 11/30/2026 (exact dates are negotiable). Housing may be available but is not conditional of employment. To apply, please submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or cover letters). This announcement will remain open until filled. You are encouraged to apply early.

To apply:

Email resume and three references to Louis Moeller at  Please email or call Louis Moeller at  with any questions.

Assist the Property Technician with the daily maintenance and improvement of State Wildlife Areas in Jackson County. Primary duties will include but are not limited to: noxious weed control; facility and equipment maintenance; fence repair and construction; mandatory big game animal checks; operating and maintaining vehicles, trailers, weed spraying equipment, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's), power tools, and chainsaws; handling animal carcasses;

data recording and record keeping; as well as interacting with and answering questions from hunters and anglers. This position will also assist District Wildlife Managers, Biologists, and other Property Technicians with wildlife management related tasks.

Note:

There is only one position available in this location. The position is up to 40 hours per week and up to nine months in duration. The rate of pay for this position is fixed and therefore will not change during the season. Hiring and firing is at the supervisor's discretion. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have a current & valid driver's license for operating a state vehicle.

Work-site will provide some uniform items, however the employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense. Must have experience working with a variety of hand and power tools. Must have vehicle/equipment/maintenance experience. Must have ability to hike long distances with a pack. Must have ability to accomplish physically demanding tasks. Must be willing and able to work outside which may involve inclement weather.

Must possess a good attitude. Must possess enthusiasm for protecting Colorado's resources.

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

• This position involves physical activities that require considerable arm and leg use and movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds repeatedly during the course of a single workday

• Outdoors, exposed to weather
• Contact with others
• Spend time standing and walking
• Limited exposure to minor contaminants
• Spend time using your hands to handle control or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Exposed to minor burns, cuts, bites or stings
• Uniforms

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 dnr_

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA…