TEMPORARY Creel Clerk - Prewitt Reservoir (Merino, CO)

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.Conduct angler creel surveys at PrewittReservoir. Primary duties include conducting instantaneous angler counts and contacting anglers to determine fishing pressure, catch and harvest statistics, and angler preferences.

• Creel clerk will perform data entry, analysis, synthesis, and report writing.
• Creel clerk will be required to work for four 10-hr days per week, including two week days and two weekend days.
• Creel clerk will be required to work holidays as part of the four day work week. Creel clerk will occasionally assist aquatic biologist with standardized sampling of ponds, lakes, reservoirs, streams, and rivers.
• Primary duties while assisting biologist may include sampling sportfish and native fish populations, performing fish population estimates, measuring and installing habitat, mapping lakes, assisting in spawn taking operations, stocking fish, and performing chemical reclamations.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a current and valid drivers' license or reliable transportation OR Must have a current and valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle
• Must be willing and able to work outside which may involve inclement weather.
• Must be willing and able to work 40-50 hours per week.
• Must work for four 10 to 12 hour days per week, including two week days and two weekend days, and must work holidays as part of the four day work week.
• Must be available to work varied shifts including evenings.
• Preference may be given to applicants with or working towards a Natural Resources degree or similar education.
• Previous experience with fish identification, fish sampling, angling, and/or public relations preferred.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team.
• The work-site will provide some uniform T-shirts.
• Applicants may be subject to successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Please submit a resume/CV
Preferred Qualifications: Must possess good fish identification skills. 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.Employment Type: Temporary (9 months or less)