CPW Property Technician IV Escalante SWA - Montrose

Department Information

This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the listed department and division within that department.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.

This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the listed department and division within that department. 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.

• 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.

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.

The work unit exists to implement the goals and objectives of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s strategic long range and operational plan in order to accomplish the Legislative mandate of protecting, preserving, managing, and enhancing the State’s wildlife resources in the geographical area comprised of Area 18 in the Southwest Region (Montrose, San Miguel and Ouray Counties, and parts of Delta, Mesa, Gunnison counties).

This position exists to create, preserve, enhance and manage the habitat on Escalante SWA for wildlife and for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of hunters and the people of Colorado.

This position is responsible for management of CPW's State Wildlife Area properties in the Escalante State Wildlife Area complex. These properties include a variety of habitat types such as river bottom, ponds and wetlands, pinyon-juniper forest, aspen/conifer forest, and food plots in irrigated agriculture. The position cooperatively develops and implements habitat improvements, five year maintenance, and legal compliance plans by assessing the SWAs’ deficiencies.

Determines project priority in accordance with planning documents. Refers to professional resources and consults professionals on specific project needs. Administers all agricultural leases on state wildlife areas. Coordinate all crews and contractors including, but not limited to: seasonal and temporary employees, volunteers, youth crews, convict labor, NGO projects, Ducks Unlimited, Colorado State Insectary projects, and weed control projects.

The Escalante Property Technician is responsible for working cooperatively with district wildlife managers and biologists 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…