CPW Temporary Wildlife; Habitat​/Cw​/D Technician - Sulphur Springs

HIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) – PAYING $17.00 PER HOUR

EMPLOYMENT STARTS 03/16/2026 THROUGH 11/20/2026. You are encouraged to apply early.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

• Assist the Wildlife Technician with general upkeep and improvements of the State Wildlife Areas in Grand and Summit Counties including invasive weed management, facility and equipment maintenance, fence repair and construction, and operating and maintaining vehicles, trailers, ATVs, power and hand tools.
• Collect data, payment and samples for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing from hunter‑harvested deer and elk heads.
• Drive relay routes to transport hunter‑harvested deer and elk from collection sites to research sampling sites in all weather conditions.
• Remove tissue samples from deer and elk for CWD testing and perform mandatory inspections of hunter‑killed moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, black bears and mountain lions.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workspace between customers.
• Sell wildlife and parks products including hunting and fishing licenses, refund and duplicate licenses, hunter education cards, park passes, OHV permits, snowmobile and boat registrations.
• Provide information to customers both in person and by phone.
• Assist biologists when available.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a current & valid drivers' license for operating a state vehicle
• The work-site will provide some uniform items, however the employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense
• Basic computer skills (MS Office Suite, Google Apps)
• Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team
• Must be able to hike long distances carrying tools or supplies
• Must be willing and able to work outside in inclement weather
  
  Must have experience with trailer handling and ATV/UTV operation
• Must have a positive attitude towards the public, work, and coworkers
• Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday
• Weekend and evening work may be required
• Must be comfortable working with and handling dead animals
• Applicants may be subject to successful completion of a comprehensive background check
• 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

Housing available but not a condition of employment.

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. 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.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at dnr_ or call  x8647.

The Department of Natural Resources participates in E‑Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly‑hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I‑9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and, in addition, on your first day but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.