CPW Park Resource Technician IV- Fishers Peak State Park State of Colorado

Residents and non‑residents of Colorado may apply and be hired into this position as the work will be performed primarily at a location that is within 30 miles of the state border.

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 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.

This work unit exists to manage Fishers Peak State Park, within the guidelines of Colorado State statutes, regulations, and Division of Parks and Wildlife policies and procedures for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the park visitors. The unit provides a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities to the public, while ensuring that safety and quality standards are met. The unit is responsible for providing visitor services, maintenance functions, natural resources protection, environmental education, administrative functions, law enforcement, inter‑agency cooperation, and program development.

This position provides skilled maintenance, repair, and construction of electrical, water systems, sewage systems, buildings, facilities, equipment, roads, trails, vehicles, and other park structures and facilities. The incumbent plans and administers all maintenance operations, budgets, and programs on the park, including supervision of seasonal staff. The position also manages and maintains areas of natural vegetation and wildlife habitat.

Interview, hire, train, and supervise 2–5 temporary maintenance employees to implement assigned work programs. Spend and track wage budgets for the fiscal year.

Track maintenance and equipment inventory, fleet vehicle program, water use, electric consumption, projects, costs, and small capital project outlay by keeping accurate spreadsheets and files.

Provide resource protection and area enhancement by pruning, removing, and planting trees; performing erosion control; noxious weed control; turf management; wildfire mitigation; mowing and trimming of vegetation in developed areas.

Perform skilled electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, concrete work, HVAC, road maintenance, herbicide application, welding, and painting.

Operate backhoe, chipper, dump truck, tractor/loader, snowplow, boats, snowmobiles, chainsaws and other small motorized equipment, and mowers. Keep listed items operational by performing preventative maintenance or repairs, modifying existing equipment, or replacing unusable equipment.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

At least four years of work experience in…