CPW Park Resource Technician IV - State Forest State Park Walden, CO

Job Title

This position exists to provide a safe and pleasant environment for recreational activities by cleaning, repairing, replacing and operating equipment, systems, grounds, facilities, and infrastructure for the use of park visitors and staff.

This position primarily inspects and manages maintenance needs of park grounds, roads, shorelines, back county, picnic area, campsites, trails, management of State Fleet owned vehicles, alternative vehicles, general equipment maintenance and participates in the planning and execution of natural resource management, weed/pest management and maintaining compliance with Local, State and Federal guidelines (OSHA, ADA, etc). This position provides management support by hiring, training, scheduling and supervising temporary maintenance personnel and volunteers to accomplish work plan goals and fulfill day-to-day, periodic and long-term maintenance functions.

This position has purchasing responsibilities, will work with budgets, and contractors, and must operate within state fiscal guidelines. This position will acquire and maintain certifications as needed to fulfill the functions of the position. This position must complete/submit regular reports and communicate with park management, State Park management teams, Fleet, outside agencies, partners and the general public.

Experience Only:

Four (4) years of relevant experience in construction, carpentry, equipment/machinery operation, farming, ranching, range land management, wildlife/habitat management, resource management, landscaping, facility maintenance/management, HVAC, plumbing, electrical 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 and/or relevant experience in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Outdoor Recreation, Zoology/Animal Sciences, Engineering, P.E / Professional Engineer, Program Management/Project Management, Construction or Project Management, Natural Resources, Recreation Management or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position as it relates to the duties of this position equal to four (4) years.

Class Code: TECHNICIAN IV

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Possesses current trade certifications or licenses
• Able to supervise temporary employees and camp hosts.

Required Competencies:

• Organizational and time management skills.
• Strong level of written and oral communication skills.
• Strong multi tasking skills.
• Ability to keep motivated with little supervision.
• Ability to obtain and maintain position certifications.

Conditions of Employment:

• State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license if operating a State vehicle.
• Criminal and Driving Background check may be required.
• While somewhat rare, park emergencies may necessitate a speedy response.
• May handle pesticides and herbicides.
• Will be required to work weekends/holidays and after hours shifts.
• Must be capable of operating OHVs, golf carts, maintenance equipment (including but not limited to: mowers, chain saws, weed whips, tractors, snow plow, backhoe, skid steer, dump truck).
• 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).
• 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

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…