CPW Wildlife Property Technician IV - Area Southeast Region - Otero

Eligibility

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’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.

• 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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The purpose of the work unit is to manage, enhance, and protect wildlife populations and their habitat for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the people of Colorado, its visitors, and future generations.

The position exists to manage, enhance, and protect wildlife habitat on Oxbow SWA, Purgatoire SWA, Setchfield SWA and various lease properties for the benefit, and enjoyment of the hunting and non-hunting public. The technician is responsible for working cooperatively with district wildlife managers, biologists, and partners to identify and implement habitat improvement projects and a wide variety of other wildlife related responsibilities.

This position is responsible for the routine maintenance of state wildlife areas, facilities, and for area equipment maintenance. This position will also develop and implement operation plans, budgets, work plans and management plans for SWAs. The position will work independently and/or collaboratively to achieve the goals and objectives in the Division’s Strategic Plan.

Cooperatively develop and implement habitat improvements, five-year maintenance, and legal compliance plans. Assess SWAs deficiencies and identify future needs. Determine project priority in accordance with CPWs Strategic Plan, Regional direction, and area work plans. Consult with internal and external wildlife professionals on specific project needs. Administer all agricultural leases on state wildlife areas. Maintain, improve, and utilize irrigation delivery systems on a daily basis throughout irrigation season.

Manage noxious weeds.

Maintain, monitor, and repair equipment and property facilities to include fencing, signing, parking lot and access points, bridges, roads, check stations, boat ramps, toilets, water manipulation devices and buildings. Use and maintain vehicles, tools and equipment to include heavy equipment, farm machinery and large power tools.

Maintain all pertinent and informational records, property files, and photos. Maintain tools, equipment, and capital equipment inventories. Update and maintain certifications and skills through continuous experience and by attending conferences/trainings. Acquire goods and services while following appropriate purchasing and fiscal procedures/rules, process temporary personnel documents, maintain technical knowledge and qualification in chemical application for weeds. Administer agricultural leases on state wildlife areas.

Provide customer service on CPW properties, in the field, and/or in the office. Provide information on general wildlife related questions and handle nuisance wildlife calls within the area when needed while providing a professional appearance adhering to uniform policies.

Other duties as assigned.

Four (4) years of relevant experience in agriculture management, natural resource management, facility/building operations, grounds management, construction management or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. You must adequately demonstrate your experience in…