TEMPORARY Natural Program Field Technician – Denver

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $20.00- $23.00 PER HOUR

EMPLOYMENT STARTS 03/24/2026 or upon hiring.

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 (CPW)

Our 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.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is hiring a temporary position within the Colorado Natural Areas Program (CNAP). CNAP is a statewide conservation program focused on the recognition and protection of areas with significant natural features including rare plants, plant communities, wildlife, invertebrates, geologic features, and fossils. The program has a small staff, but a large volunteer program of 50+ volunteer stewards, as well as a seven member Governor‑appointed advisory council.

More information about CNAP can be found at

• Assisting with the monitoring of state natural areas across Colorado, including collecting biological data, identification of flora and fauna, evaluating natural community health, etc.
• Creating and updating GIS maps of state natural areas
• Assisting staff with coordination and planning for natural area monitoring visits
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative monitoring of rare plants, including threatened and endangered species
• Writing technical field reports and disseminating information to landowners and partners
• Assisting with management of the volunteer steward program, including coordination, processing volunteer field reports, and writing volunteer newsletters
• Assisting with program outreach, quarterly Colorado Natural Areas Council meetings, and other various tasks as needed

• Must have a current & valid driver’s license required for operating a state vehicle
• Must be willing and able to work 40 hours per week
• Must be available to work varied shifts
• Must be available to travel statewide for multiple consecutive days, generally for 50% of the time during field season (May – September)
• Must be able to work outdoors under variable weather conditions, hike over rough terrain, and must be willing to camp for multiple nights in remote areas of the state
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google App Suite
• Must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally

• Knowledge of Colorado’s flora, fauna, and ecological systems
• Proficiency with identification of Colorado’s flora, fauna, and/or other natural features, including identification using dichotomous keys
• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, ecology, botany, rangeland science, or other closely related field (or at least three years of closely related work experience)
• Experience with backcountry travel and navigation and driving 4WD vehicles over rough, uneven terrain
• Experience conducting biological field-based monitoring
• Proficient in ESRI GIS applications including Arc Pro, ArcGIS Online and Field Maps
• Strong scientific and technical writing skills
• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision and within a team
• Excellent organization, time-management, collaboration, and communication skills
• Ability to work with a variety of people including volunteers, landowners, and conservation partners

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