CPW Marketing & Communications Specialist III ​/ Bilingual Communications Specialist (Denver, CO

Job Title

Join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources.

This position will perform communications and marketing responsibilities across the Branding and Communications section, serving as a key conduit for staff SMEs to share complex financial, operational and scientific data to a wide audience of stakeholders and constituents, including the agency's Spanish-speaking constituents. CPW programs, including Keep Colorado Wild, Future Generations Act, Gray Wolf Restoration, Hunting license application and allocation, wildlife management, and land and species conservation work are incredibly important to all Coloradans.

The ability to share the detailed work of the agency to Spanish-speaking audiences through press releases, media interviews, social media, video scripts and other section tactics is crucial to ensure that the agency's work and mission are more accessible and promote a Colorado For All. This position will provide consistency in brand voice to a broader audience, allowing CPW to share crucial agency conservation, recreation and stewardship concepts across platforms to Spanish-speaking residents and visitors, recreationists, hunters, anglers and advocates for the state's natural resources.

Expected duties include:

• Serve as the CPW Spanish-speaking Statewide Media Spokesperson
• Collaborate with section staff on Spanish-language needs strategy and execution
• Work with Section Staff to Write, Edit and Proofread New Content (English/Spanish)
• Additional situational communications responsibilities (English/Spanish)

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Six (6) years of relevant experience as a communications specialist, journalist, public relations specialist, public information officer, or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. OR A combination of related education in communications, journalism, public relations, or a closely related field, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.

Substitutions Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications Current or former State experience relevant to this position Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience Depth of understanding of, and interest in, natural resources topics, including outdoor recreation and wildlife management Experience working in a government role High level of written and oral communications in scientific and/or regulatory fields Excellent communication skills

Required Competencies Professional level writing, research and communication development skills Fluency in both English and Spanish Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent customer service skills

Conditions of Employment State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application. Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle. 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.

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.

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…