INTERNSHIP Boating Safety and Registration Programs - Littleton

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.
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW)
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. Colorado Parks and Wildlife.This position will work out of the Littleton Office Complex with the Boating Safety Program and Registrations Program. These programs provided Law Enforcement, Education and Customer Service Statewide to both internally to CPW and externally to the public. An intern in this position will have the opportunity to shadow multiple CPW employees with various jobs and backgrounds and participate in the employees day to day activities. This is a Non Commissioned Position, duties will include:

• Attending public events to promote Boating Safety in Colorado. This includes setting up displays & activities and interaction with the public. There are approximately ten events during this time period. Most are on Saturdays.
• Being a point of contact for Boating Safety class registrations and student rosters. This includes working with approximately 20 instructors throughout the state and a web-based registration platform.
• Coordinating logistics for multiple statewide events, such as river safety patrols, lake safety patrols, our own safety events, etc
• Provide Customer Service to the Public by selling park passes, hunting/fishing licenses, OHV/boat registrations.
• Maintaining inventory of Division-owned patrol boats and equipment.
• Doing data entry- boat accidents, River Outfitter License inspections.
• Managing the social media portion of program.
• Designing promotional and other documents (depending on abilities).
• Conducting research for various projects.
• Other Duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a current & valid drivers' license or reliable transportation OR Must have a current & valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle
• Must be willing and able to work 40 hours per week.
• Must be available to work varied shifts, due to the seasonality of boating, weekend shift may be required during boating season.
• Preference may be given to applicants with or working towards a Natural Resources degree or similar education.
• Basic computer skills required/preferred, i.e. MS Office Suite, Google App Suite
• Must be willing and able to climb in and out of vessels and under trailers to perform job functions.
• Ability to work with [limited] supervision and work well within a team
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service.
• Must be willing and able to work outside which may involve inclement weather.

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. Therefore, 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.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. 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_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us.

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

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If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it. The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these types of technical issues.

Employment Type: Temporary (9 months or less)