TEMPORARY Invasive Species Technician – Quality Control – 6060 Broadway

Temporary Position with Colorado Parks and Wildlife

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $20.50 per hour. Employment starts 05/01/2026 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.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife's 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.

In addition to performing quality control evaluations, assist the Invasive Species Coordinator and Invasive Species Specialists with the following tasks as assigned:

• Independently or as a team, evaluate the quality of WID Stations
• Conduct secret-shopper quality assurance evaluations at WID Stations.
• Conduct customer service quality assurance evaluations.
• Write up reports based on the secret shopper quality assurance evaluations.
• Independently or as part of a team, staff educational events and give professional presentations to increase education among a variety of users (e.g. homeowners associations, community action networks, watershed groups, youth events, school groups, anglers, boaters, etc).
• Independently or in a group, perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities at Colorado reservoirs (e.g. holidays, tournaments, etc), as needed.
• Assist the mechanic with power washer unit maintenance, servicing, diagnostics, repair, transport and storage.
• Provide excellent customer service to members of the public and partner agencies.
• Perform general office work such as data entry, filing, copying, loading and unloading supplies, GIS map mapping or analysis, paying bills, etc.
• Write technical reports, memos and briefing documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to trailer boats/decontamination (power washer) units on highways and steep mountain roads. Excellent driving record and ability to work weekends, early mornings and evenings. Ability to travel and be away from home every week if needed. Employee may be required to camp in rustic settings and must provide own camping equipment and gear when performing biological field work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or comparable work experience. Knowledge of boat and trailer anatomy. Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills. Minimum 2 years of experience working in the field of ANS or Invasive Species. Current (Stage II) Certification in Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination. Experience performing boat inspections and decontaminations. Experience working with the public in a customer service-related field. Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences or comparable work experience.

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

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…