Temporary Sampling and Monitoring Support Technician– Broadway, Denver

Temporary Position with Colorado Parks and Wildlife

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $21.50 per hour. Employment starts 03/30/2026 through 12/25/2026. 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 primary responsibility of this position is to support the Invasive Species Sampling and Monitoring Program by assisting the Early Detection & Rapid Response (EDRR) Specialist in coordinating sampling and rapid response efforts for aquatic nuisance species (ANS) throughout Colorado. Candidates will be required to perform administrative work and assist sampling crews and the ANS Laboratory. Candidates will also be required to assist with watercraft inspection and decontamination as needed.

Candidates must possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This position will generally report to the Invasive Species Program Office at 6060 Broadway in Denver 8:00am to 4:30pm daily, Monday through Friday. Work hours will be strictly limited to 40 per week (overtime compensation will only be granted in special circumstances). This position may require occasional traveling Monday through Thursday weekly including overnight camping when assisting with field monitoring.

• Perform administrative duties including scheduling sampling crews, booking campsites and accommodations, maintaining equipment, managing inventory, preparing materials for field training, and assisting with said training.
• Support the Invasive Species Program through mapping, database management, and data analysis including weekly proofing and correcting of data that is generated by field sampling crews and laboratory technicians.
• Assist field sampling crews with conducting surveys for ANS, using standardized scientific protocols, in lakes, reservoirs, streams, and rivers throughout Colorado. Specifically, sampling crews will conduct monitoring for zebra mussels, quagga mussels, New Zealand mudsnails, and Eurasian watermilfoil.
• Assist the ANS Laboratory with performing laboratory analysis on samples collected by sampling crews, using standardized scientific protocols. Specifically, this position will conduct microscopy and taxonomic identification from field samples for mollusks, crayfish, macrophytes, zooplankton, and phytoplankton.
• Assist the EDRR Specialist and Invasive Species Program Manager with any rapid response efforts that may be triggered by CPW's early detection sampling and monitoring program.
• Finally, this position works very closely with the EDRR Specialist and helps with a large variety of tasks as they arise.

Minimum requirements:

1. Must be 16 years of age or older
2. Must have a current and valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle and an acceptable driving record
3. Possess basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite) 4. Experience performing data entry
5. Willingness to be flexible with the weekday work schedule
6. Ability to travel occasionally with overnight stays including camping
7. Ability to work in and around the water

• 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 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…