Human Dimensions Natural Resource Jobs in Colorado

Salary: $17.50 - $20.00 Hourly
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Temporary (9 months or less)
Job Number: 2026TEMP- PAA00032
Department: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Executive Director's Office
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Patrick Warnespatrick.warnes@state.co.us
Type of Announcement: This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Primary Physical Work Address: Hybrid Position - Working from a home office with occasional office hours at 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203
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.
Department Information
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $17.50 - $20.00 PER HOUR
To apply, please submit your application including attachments such as resumes or cover letters. 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.
The Human Resources Office provides professional and technical human resource management services for managers and employees in the Department of Natural Resources. Services include employee recruitment and selection, job evaluation, performance management, risk management, records management, training and employee benefits.
Description of Job
DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
This position performs technical and administrative work required to complete human resource management actions related to both temporary and permanent employees and positions. This position's primary function is to process actions in the state's employee/payroll database and to ensure all actions are processed in accordance with State Personnel Board Rules and departmental policies and procedures. All information handled in the office is to be kept as confidential. This position is responsible for providing technical and administrative support for selection activities.
Specific duties may include but are not limited to:

• Processing personnel actions for assigned agencies.
• Processing actions include, but is not limited to, evaluating transactional information; updating tracking logs (MS Excel, Google docs);
• Assisting in troubleshooting and resolving system errors;
• Verifying supporting documentation/information; calculating leave payouts; and distribution of paperwork.
• Actions are processed within established timeframes and often require inquiries with supervisors, employees and/or other Human Resource Professionals.
• This position creates and maintains temporary and permanent employee personnel files and continually ensures that I-9's are properly and timely filed and archived, along with other HR related files, within established guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience performing data entry, running reports, working with databases, office support, administrative or Human Resources support activities.

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. A successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to excel in heavy data entry, independent decision making and fast paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications

• Organizational management, time management, and multi tasking skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and verbal/written communication.
• Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Punctual/Timely/Dependable.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well independently as well as in/with a team.
• High proficiency in interpreting and explaining rules/regulations.
• Good working knowledge of computer-based technology.
• Proficiency in the use of Google Suites, databases.

Supplemental Information
We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives 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.
E-Verify employer:
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 upload (attach) it. The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these types of technical issues.
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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Do you have prior State of Colorado work experience?

• Yes
• No

02
Please select which areas of experience your work history includes:

• Data Systems / Processing Forms
• HRIS and / or Data Entry
• Recruitment and Selection
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• Google Application Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, etc)

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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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Explain in detail how you manage your work load? What does success look like to you?
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Please describe how you work to minimize and eliminate errors in the data entry process.
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This is a temporary position paying $17.50-$20.00 per hour and is anticipated to not exceed 9-months. Please acknowledge your acceptance of these terms:

• I understand and accept these terms

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I certify that this application, including all essays and supporting materials, is my own original work. The thoughts, experiences, and words presented herein are entirely my own.

• Yes
• No

Required Question