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State of Colorado CPW Technician IV/Elk and Deer Monitoring Area Technician (Gunnison, CO) in Gunnison County, Colorado
CPW Technician IV/Elk and Deer Monitoring Area Technician (Gunnison, CO)
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CPW Technician IV/Elk and Deer Monitoring Area Technician (Gunnison, CO)
Salary
$54,960.00 - $71,448.00 Annually
Location
Gunnison County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
PMA 32105 06/24
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Opening Date
06/26/2024
Closing Date
7/14/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
300 W New York Ave., Gunnison, CO 81230
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Cayla Phythian cayla.phythian@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Hiring Pay Rate
Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. 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.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
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
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 (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) .
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (http://cpw.state.co.us/)
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.
The purpose of the work unit is to gather, evaluate, and summarize data and observations on terrestrial wildlife and habitat resources. This work units develops and participates in the implementation of recommendations consistent with CPW’s Strategic Plan and direction provided by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission for the wise stewardship of wildlife populations and habitat in Colorado.
Description of Job
This position serves within CPW’s Terrestrial Section as a wildlife technician working with Area Biologists to coordinate and manage data collection in the Gunnison Basin for the elk and deer survival monitoring studies. This position will make decisions necessary at the operational level to carry out field duties associated with the established elk and deer monitoring studies within the Gunnison Basin. This position will work as a member of a collaborative problem-solving team with biologists and district wildlife managers to coordinate animal capture operations, collar maintenance, monitoring, collar recovery, data entry, and annual reporting of findings as required by the operational and annual work plans. This position will also work with biologists and staff to provide data and input into wildlife management plans and recommendations and to mitigate any impacts on wildlife and habitats.
Wildlife Management Recommendations
Formulates and presents wildlife management recommendations to CPW staff by collecting, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting biological data. Provides support in the form of data, reports, and comments to other CPW employees. Provides biological expertise through review of internal and external plans, environmental statements, and other decision documents.
Wildlife and Habitat Inventories
Conduct wildlife and habitat inventories to guide local wildlife and habitat management decisions under the direction of other staff and biologists. Collect and analyze data to compile reports on wildlife abundance, demographics and distribution and/or habitat quantity and quality.
Wildlife Management and Habitat Studies
Conducts or participates in wildlife and habitat management studies to gather biological data by planning studies, capturing, marking, monitoring wildlife populations and habitat, analyzing and interpreting results, completing reports, and delivering presentations.
Wildlife Habitat Management
Work with Area biologists, habitat coordinators, and Area Wildlife Managers to implement habitat management programs and plans.
Wildlife Population Management
Employs computer-based wildlife population models by interpretation and manipulation of data obtained from wildlife inventories, hunter harvest data, other field observations, and research results.
Educate and Inform the Public
Educates and informs the public on all facets of wildlife and habitat management by disseminating wildlife information to hunters, wildlife constituents, schools, and public media, including newspapers and radio/television.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of relevant experience in wildlife biology, wildlife management or an occupation related to the work assigned to the position
OR
A combination of related education in wildlife biology, wildlife management and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years
You must adequately demonstrate your experience in your application as it relates to the duties of this position. No formal college education is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Current or former State experience relevant to this position
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with supervisors, coworkers and the public.
Ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles, snow machines, ATVs, and UTVs.
Required Competencies
Organizational and time management skills
Ability to use and operate computers and email
Ability for sustained flight time (6 hours with refueling breaks) in helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft on wildlife surveys. These flights may be low-level and involve banked turns.
Conditions of Employment
State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.
This role requires conducting surveys that involve transportation in helicopters and fixed-winged aircraft, therefore low sensitivity to motion sickness is mandatory to meet the needs of this role.
Travel approximately 10 nights per year.
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 acknowledgement 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.
Supplemental Information
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 todocument 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.
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 dnrhremployeebenefits@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 our ADAAA Coordinator at dnrhremployeebenefits@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 aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/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.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQ's at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident?
Yes
No
02
Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.
I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).
I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.
03
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position: (if not applicable, please enter "N/A")
04
Do you currently possess a valid drivers' license?
Yes
No
05
Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of professional experience in wildlife biology, wildlife management or related field:
No experience yet
0 to less than 1 year
1 year but less than 2 years
2 years but less than 3 years
3 years but less than 4 years
4 years but less than 5 years
5 years but less than 6 years
6 years or more
06
Please describe your field experience in wildlife biology/wildlife management, including wildlife tracking experience:
07
Please briefly describe your proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google, GIS, R, GPS radio collar data and programs, data analysis, and report writing:
08
This position requires conducting aerial radio telemetry flights and aerial wildlife population surveys that involve transportation in helicopters and fixed-winged aircraft; therefore willingness to fly and low sensitivity to motion sickness is mandatory to meet the needs of this position.
I understand and agree to this condition of employment.
I cannot agree to this condition of employment. (You will not be considered for this position)
09
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 since 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.
I acknowledge this receipt of this notice.
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