Invasive Species Outreach & Education Technician Lake and Chaffee

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This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $18.50 per hour. Employment starts 05/03/2026 through 10/31/2026. 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.

Primary responsibility is to support the State Invasive Species Program through public outreach to non-motorized water recreation groups. Work will include trailering a mobile self-serve cleaning system throughout the Arkansas Valley and southeast Colorado in order to educate outfitters, anglers, hunters, and non-motorized watercraft users about aquatic invasive species and how to properly clean, drain, and dry their equipment. Outreach will include providing surveys, attending user group events and expositions, and educating recreational outfitters.

The position will report to the Program Specialist for assignment. Boat inspection training will be provided. When outreach is not needed, the position will support the Program Manager and Invasive Species Specialists by performing a variety of tasks including: watercraft inspection and decontamination, quality control assessment, inventory management, reviewing and editing technical reports, distribution of supplies to field locations, and data entry.

This position may require overnight travel and distance driving. Early morning, evening & weekend work required.

1. Good driving record and ability to travel extensively with overnight stays is mandatory.
2. Ability to drive long hours and remain alert.
3. Ability to trailer decontamination units on highways and steep mountain roads.
4. Must be willing to be flexible with the weekday and weekend work schedule, as field work may be dictated by weather. 5.

Experience with Microsoft Word applications required – Word, Excel, Access
6. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are required.
7. Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

Preferred education:

Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences or higher education.

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

Preferred education:

Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences or higher education.

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.

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