CPW Wildlife Technician IV - Boulder​/Gilpin Counties, CO

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’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 plans to accomplish the Legislative mandate of protecting, preserving, managing, and enhancing the State’s wildlife resources in the geographical area comprised of northern Area’s 1 & 2 in the NE Region (Gilpin, Boulder & Larimer counties).

The position exists to manage, enhance, and protect recreational opportunities, infrastructure, and wildlife habitat on Tolland State Wildlife Area (SWA) and other properties as needed for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the constituents of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). The technician is responsible for working cooperatively with district wildlife managers, area wildlife managers, assistant area wildlife managers, Tech V’s, other technicians, biologists, and partners to identify and implement habitat improvement projects, implement, improve, and manage infrastructure, and perform a wide variety of other wildlife-related responsibilities.

This position is responsible for the routine maintenance of state wildlife areas, area equipment, and other facilities/equipment within the area as needed. This position will also develop and implement operational plans, budgets, work plans, and master management plans for SWAs. The position will work independently and/or collaboratively to stay in compliance with the conservation easement and achieve the goals and objectives in CPW’s Strategic Plan.

This position is responsible for the management of Tolland State Wildlife Area (SWA). This property includes a variety of habitat types such as conifer, aspen, riparian, meadows, and river corridors. 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 SWAs. Coordinate all crews and contractors, including, but not limited to: seasonal and temporary employees, volunteers, youth crews, convict labor, NGO projects, and weed control projects.

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