Temporary Colorado Natural Areas Program Technician - Denver

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Temporary (9 months or less)
Job Number: 2024TEMP- PMA006
Department: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 6060 Broadway Denver, CO 80216
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $20.00-22.00 PER HOUR
EMPLOYMENT STARTS 03/01/2024 THROUGH 11/30/2024.
To apply, please submit your application AND a cover letter. This announcement will remain open until FILLED. 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.
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. http://cpw.state.co.us
Description of Job
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is hiring a temporary position within the Colorado Natural Areas Program (CNAP). CNAP is a statewide conservation program focused on the recognition and protection of areas with significant natural features including rare plants, plant communities, wildlife, insects, geologic features, and fossils. CNAP has a strong emphasis on rare plant conservation. The program has a small staff, but a large volunteer program of 50+ volunteer stewards, as well as a 7 member Governor-appointed advisory council. More information about CNAP can be found here: https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/CNAP.aspx
The Natural Areas Field Technician will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the monitoring of state Natural Areas across Colorado, including collecting biological data, identification of flora and fauna, evaluating natural community health, etc.
• Creating and updating GIS maps of state Natural Areas
• Assisting staff with coordination and planning for natural area monitoring visits
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative monitoring of rare plants, including threatened and endangered species
• Writing technical field reports and disseminating information to landowners and partners
• Assisting with management of the volunteer steward program, including coordination, processing volunteer field reports, and writing volunteer newsletters

Assisting with program outreach, quarterly Colorado Natural Areas Council meetings, and other various tasks as needed
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• 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
• Must be available to travel statewide for multiple consecutive days, generally for 50% of the time during field season (May- September)
• Must be able to work outdoors under variable weather conditions, hike over rough terrain, and must be willing to camp for multiple nights in remote areas of the state
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google App Suite
• Must be able to work with limited supervision and work well within a team
• Must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in natural resources, ecology, botany, rangeland science, or other closely related field
• Experience with backcountry travel and navigation and driving 4WD vehicles over rough, uneven terrain
• Knowledgeable and proficient with identification of Colorado's flora, fauna, and/or other natural features, including identification using dichotomous keys
• Experience conducting biological field-based monitoring
• Proficient in ESRI GIS applications including ArcPro, ArcGIS Online and Field Maps
• Strong scientific and technical writing skills
• Excellent organization, time-management, collaboration, and communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, attentive to detail, and able to work with a variety of people including volunteers, landowners, and conservation partners

Supplemental Information
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, Anna Kargobai-Murray, at anna.kargobai-murray@state.co.us or call 303-866-2667 x8647.
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 Anna Kargobai-Murray at anna.kargobai-murray@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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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 (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) 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. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical Help
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.
HOW TO APPLY: Thank you for your interest. Submit an on-line application by clicking the link below or submit a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and all supplemental questions according to the instructions provided below. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed above.
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Please describe why you're interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife and the Colorado Natural Areas Program:
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Please indicate which of these areas described within the job posting you have prior work experience in:

• Biological field monitoring
• Identification of flora including use of dichotomous keys
• ESRI applications and including ArcPro, ArcGIS, and/or Field Maps
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• Google Application Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, etc)

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This position requires frequent statewide travel and hiking and camping in remote locations. Please briefly describe previous work experience and comfort level in regards to the above. Please also state whether or not you are able to commit to frequent statewide travel if offered the position.
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Please describe how your work experience translates to your ability to successfully perform this position's job functions:
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Please provide a minimum of three references including name, email, phone number, and relationship to the applicant:
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