CPW TEMPORARY Wildlife (Habitat)/CW/D Technician ? Hot Sulphur Springs Housing Available

CPW TEMPORARY Wildlife (Habitat)/CW/D Technician ? Hot Sulphur Springs Housing Available

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CPW TEMPORARY Wildlife (Habitat)/CW/D Technician ? Hot Sulphur Springs Housing Available

Salary

$17.00 Hourly

Location

Grand County, CO

Job Type

Temporary (9 months or less)

Job Number

2026TEMP- PMA130

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

02/04/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

346 County Road 362, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

dnr_hr_employeetransactions@state.co.us

Type of Announcement

This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

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.

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Department Information

HIS IS ATEMPORARYPOSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $17.00PER HOUR

EMPLOYMENT STARTS 03/16/2026 THROUGH 11/20/2026.

You are encouraged to apply early.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (https://dnr.colorado.gov/) 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 (https://cpw.state.co.us/) .

Description of Job

Assist the Wildlife Technician with general upkeep and improvements of the State Wildlife Areas in Grand and Summit Counties. Primary duties will include but not limited to: invasive weed management, facility and equipment maintenance, fence repair and construction, operating and maintaining vehicles, trailers, ATVs, power and hand tools, data collection and record keeping, and answering wildlife related questions from hunters, anglers, and the general public. These positions will also assist biologists when available.

Position is responsible for accepting hunter-harvested deer and elk heads, collecting data, payment and samples for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing. Position is also responsible for driving relay routes to transport hunter-harvested deer and elk from collection sites to research sampling sites in all weather conditions. Training is provided on how to remove tissue samples from deer and elk for CWD testing and to perform mandatory inspections of hunter-killed moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, black bears and mountain lions. Must be able to maintain a clean and tidy work space between customers. This position will also sell products to customers, including sales of wildlife products (hunting and fishing licenses, refund and duplicate licenses, and hunter education cards), and parks products (parks passes, OHV permits, snowmobile and boat registrations), as well as provide information to customers both in person and on the phone. Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Housing available but not a condition of employment

+ BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a current & valid drivers' license for operating a state vehicle
• The work-site will provide some uniform items, however the employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.
• Basic computer skills [required/preferred] (MS Office Suite, Google App Suite)
• Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team.
• Must be able to hike long distances carrying tools or supplies.
• Must be willing and able to work outside in inclement weather.
• Must have experience with trailer handling and ATV/UTV operation.
• Must have a positive attitude towards the public, work, and coworkers.
• Must be able to lift [50-100] pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday.
• Weekend and evening work may be required.
• Must be comfortable working with and handling dead animals.
• Applicants may be subject to successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
• Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0g2QAGmusbXBJzL3HxhGitIZOEKnwhrFnx9GqVcQHA/preview?tab=t.0) , any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

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 at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us or call 303-866-2667 x8647.

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The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify (https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/E-Verify\_Participating\_Employer.jpg) in accordance with the program's Right to Work (https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/ier\_righttoworkposter-%20jpeg(1).jpg) 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 (https://www.e-verify.gov/) 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 upload (attach) it. The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these types of technical issues.

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01

Why are you interested in working for Colorado Parks and Wildlife?

02

Are you a student or have you graduated within the last three years?

• Yes
• No

03

Please describe how your work experience translates to your ability to successfully perform this position's job functions:

04

Do you have prior Colorado Parks & Wildlife work experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you comfortable handling dead animals and tissue samples?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience with operating ATVs, UTVs, tractors, and other machinery/equipment? If so, describe examples of times you have used these machines.

07

Can you work independently and be part of a team? In this position you will work with others and by yourself multiple times in rough terrain. Please talk about a time you worked by yourself and what you enjoyed about it.

08

Please select which areas of experience your work history includes:

• Customer Service
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• Google Application Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, etc)
• Fence construction/maintenance
• Weed management

Required Question

Employer

State of Colorado

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