CPW Administrative Assistant III Highline Lake State Park Loma, CO

This position is open only to Colorado state residents at the time of application.

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.

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.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K 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 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.

This work unit exists 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. The Agency’s long range and strategic plan will be executed by providing outstanding customer service, as well as safe, quality recreational opportunities for visitors, while effectively managing the natural resources and facilities of Highline Lake State Park.

This position exists to provide customer service at Highline State Park in regards to Park reservations, amenities and operations, fishing, hunting, and watchable wildlife;
Interpret rules, regulations, and brochures;
Sell licenses, state park passes and registrations to the public;
Manage a variety of Visitor Center programs including retail sales, group area reservations and website/phone communications;
Coordinate front office operations including recruiting, hiring, scheduling and training of temporary employees and volunteers;
Provide administrative assistance to the Park Manager V with an emphasis on accounting and financial record keeping while managing special projects.

Accurate completion and processing of documents including all aspects of finance pertaining to Park operations, Park Manager V and unit staff. Pays accounts payable by coding, completing and correction of documents for CORE entry. Establish, administer and monitor financial processes, including verification of all coding information to assure compliance with fiscal procedures, delivery of designated goods and services and timely payment of vendors;
Research payments and communicates both internally and externally, and makes independent decisions for problem resolutions; prepare and review receiving reports, verify accuracy of vendor invoices, tax Ids and addresses;
One card allocation and SARA app reconciliation for all Park staff;
Design and monitor checkbook spreadsheets to record and track all expenditures of the cost center.

First contact for Public/Customers/Agencies who works directly with park visitors to answer questions about park amenities and operations. Determines customers' needs and decides what actions are needed and how to handle requests.

Duties include answering technical questions regarding camping, reservations, licenses,…