OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY
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 https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us 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
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Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
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Paid life insurance
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Short- and long-term disability coverage
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Employee Wellness programs
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Health Savings Accounts
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11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
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Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
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Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
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Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
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 the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA), a 152 mile long river-recreation based Park within the guidelines of Colorado State statutes, regulations, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife policy and procedures for the use, benefit over one million visitors which utilize the area annually. This unit provides a diversity of recreational and educational opportunities to the public, while working to ensure that safety and high quality standards are met. The unit is responsible for providing visitor services, maintenance functions, natural resource protection, environmental education, administrative functions, law enforcement, inter-agency cooperation and program development assisting with statewide programs. The work unit administers a variety of State Park programs within multiple counties and provides recreation and natural resource management expertise to Federal, State, County, local, and private entities.
This position exists to provide a safe and pleasant environment for recreational activities by cleaning, repairing, replacing and operating equipment, systems, grounds, facilities, and infrastructure for the use of park visitors and staff. This position primarily inspects and maintains, visitor services buildings, utilities, purchases janitorial supplies, user level computer server and troubleshooting functions and maintaining compliance with Local, State and Federal guidelines (OSHA, ADA, etc.). This position provides management support by hiring, training, scheduling and supervising temporary maintenance personnel and volunteers to accomplish work plan goals and fulfill day-to-day, periodic and long-term maintenance functions. This position has purchasing responsibilities, will work with budgets, contractors and must operate within state fiscal guidelines. This position will acquire and maintain certifications as needed to fulfill the functions of the position. This position must have the basic understanding of computer use to include; Microsoft word, excel and Microsoft outlook. This position must have the basic understanding of GIS. This position must complete/submit regular reports and communicate with park management, State Park management teams, utility companies, outside agencies, partners and the general public. This position also exists to address any additional/unforeseen issues, duties, problems, etc. that the visitors, staff, park, or agency may encounter. This position directly supervises approximately 3-5 temporary employees (hired mostly in the summer season).
Other position duties may include managing the park’s grounds, roads, shorelines, campsites, group picnic area, trails, boat ramps, management of park owned and/or State Fleet owned vehicles, alternative vehicles, general equipment maintenance and participates in the planning and execution of natural resource management, weed/pest management.
This position may have exclusive responsibility or shared responsibility of these duties.
Maintenance Program Management
Assures work unit maintenance needs are accomplished effectively and efficiently by planning and completing and/or delegating appropriate maintenance duties, resolving maintenance related problems, operating within an established budget to order, purchase materials/supplies, and complete and submit required reports. Designs work plans and completes and/or delegates field work to achieve the park’s maintenance goals for landscaping, weed/pest management, utility systems, equipment, vehicles, picnic areas, campgrounds, trails, boat ramps and the park’s natural resources while assuring the safety of the public and park employees. Works with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Development Staff, contractors and vendors to complete projects.
Supervision
Assumes a leadership role in interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, developing work plans, scheduling, motivating, and conflict resolution for temporary maintenance employees. May supervise volunteer programs including camp hosts, interns, GOCO, court ordered volunteers, or others. May take (and/or recommend to direct supervisor) appropriate corrective / disciplinary action for temporary employees.
Grounds Maintenance
Monitors, maintains and manages assigned sections of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area grounds and related infrastructure. These areas include but may not be limited to: electrical, plumbing, sprinkler systems, facility cleaning, campgrounds, picnic area, roads condition and cleanliness, boat ramp maintenance, waste management, road shoulders, open space areas (with vegetation, wildlife and pest management), interior/exterior lighting, and management of pesticides/herbicides.
Operates and maintains/repairs maintenance related equipment including but not limited to: Tractors, tractor implements, skid steer, trailers, OHV and dirt bikes, snowmobiles, dump truck, snow plow, mowers, landscaping tools, a wide variety of power and hand tools.
Performs maintenance tasks independently or in conjunction with subordinate staff in the construction, repair, cleaning and upkeep of buildings and infrastructure to further the goals of the maintenance work programs.
Administration
Prepare records and reports concerning the areas that fall under the park maintenance program including: work plans, progress reports, employee paperwork and evaluations, paperwork associated with making purchases, annual requests for funding from numerous sources, regular periodic reporting for volunteer program, usage reports for fuel, chemicals, periodic activity logs, requests for bids from contractors, vendors, recording work hours and maintaining all records according to policy.
Facility Maintenance
Perform routine, preventative and controlled maintenance tasks independent of or in conjunction with other staff in the construction, maintenance, or repair of buildings and facilities. Maintain skills and certifications in the areas of water systems, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and painting. The frequency of this Duty Statement may vary as staffing levels change.
Training and Certifications
Must attend trade related trainings and self-educate regularly to ensure proficiency and legal compliance with safety and administrative regulations, maintain required certifications for park systems, and bring section needs and potential liabilities to the attention of park management. Must be able to obtain any or all of the following certifications as needed for specific job assignments and staffing levels: Small Water and Small Wastewater, Dept. of Ag., Herbicide and Pesticide, Commercial Driver’s License, Qualified Supervisor (QS) with following endorsements General, Industrial Right of way, Rangeland, Vertebrate, Turf.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of relevant experience in construction, carpentry, equipment/machinery operation, farming, ranching, range land management, wildlife/habitat management, resource management, landscaping, facility maintenance/management, HVAC, plumbing, welding, electrical or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. You must adequately demonstrate your experience in your application as it relates to the duties of this position.
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A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation
related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years
Substitutions
Appropriate education in, construction or project management, natural resources, environmental science, recreation management, businessor a related field of study will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications-
Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience is considered.
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Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
Required Competencies-
Excellent organizational and time management skills
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Strong level of written and oral communication skills
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Ability to use and operate computers and email
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Ability to obtain and maintain position certifications
Conditions of Employment-
State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
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Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.
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Shift work- May be required to work weekends/holidays and after hours shifts
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Must be capable of operating maintenance equipment including but not limited to: mowers, chain saws, weed whips, tractors, skid steer, snow plow, backhoe, dump truck, and OHV’s.
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).
APPEAL RIGHTS:
It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
The Assessment Process
All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.
Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
This recruitment may be used to fill more than one vacancy at this level and reporting location.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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 accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at 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.
E-Verify
DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. 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). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.