CPW Property Resource Technician IV - Area

Department Information

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It is our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

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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.

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre‑tax and Roth 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short‑and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote‑work options
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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.

Area 7 (5707) exists to perform wildlife management, wildlife education, law enforcement, public service duties in Mesa and Garfield counties. The work unit also manages the Northwest Region Service Center (NWRSC) and State Wildlife Areas (SWA) within the same geographic area to provide wildlife habitat, wildlife recreational opportunities. The Regional Manager, Deputy Regional Manager, Area Wildlife Managers, District Wildlife Managers, Wildlife Technicians, Customer Service Representatives/Administrative Assistants, biologists, and other agency staff perform the work within the NWRSC/Area 7 and to provide these services to the public.

This position primarily serves the NWRSC and Area 7 staff and buildings, including the maintenance of interior and exterior buildings, Grand Junction West Lake SWA, Leatha Jean Stassen SWA, chronic wasting disease/mandatory check facility along with volunteers and staff, lawn maintenance, snow removal and administrative functions within the unit. The position is the lead for ensuring safe conditions for customers and for staff through maintaining grounds, facilities, and landscaping.

The position will work to develop habitat for wildlife at local SWAs.

Enhances and improves wildlife habitat on SWAs utilizing various tools such as mechanical tree masticion, hand‑clearing of trees, prescribed burns, noxious weed treatment, tillage and spring/water development. Inspect signage and fences and ensure that minimum standards for properties are being met. Develop multi‑year plans for habitat projects in coordination with AWM, DWMs and bios. Develop relationships with key stakeholders and neighboring landowners.

Procure funding for habitat projects through the use of grants, both internal and external. Utilize grant funds for habitat enhancement projects on SWA’s. Participate in the State bid process to engage vendors for habitat projects.

Fully utilizes all water rights owned by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Reports and records all use of water rights. Improves and maintains all infrastructure associated with water rights.

Procurement, repair and maintenance of all NWRSC structures, facilities and equipment, including the Hunter Education building, indoor shooting range, 3 separate office buildings, storage yards/structures/buildings, utility services (water, sewer, cameras, electricity, EV…