Remote Integrated Resource Management Jobs in Colorado

Department Information This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 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. 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.

Description of Job 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. 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 This position assures work unit maintenance needs (infrastructure primary/ grounds secondary) are accomplished effectively and efficiently by planning and completing appropriate maintenance duties, resolving maintenance related problems, operating within an established budget to purchase materials, tools, equipment, and janitorial supplies, and complete and submit required reports. This position designs work plans and completes field work to achieve the park's maintenance goals for all buildings and facility infrastructure while assuring the safety of the public and park employees.

This position also works with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Development Staff, contractors and vendors to complete projects. SUPERVISION This position assumes a leadership role in interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, developing work plans, scheduling, motivating, and conflict resolution for temporary maintenance employees. This position may supervise volunteer programs including camp hosts, interns, GOCO, court ordered volunteers, or others.

This position may take (and/or recommend to direct supervisor) appropriate corrective / disciplinary action for temporary employees GROUNDS MAINTENANCE This position monitors, maintains and manages assigned sections of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area's grounds and related infrastructure. These areas include but may not be limited to: electrical, plumbing, sprinkler systems, sewer lift stations, facility cleaning, campgrounds, picnic areas, playgrounds, roads condition and cleanliness, dock and boat ramp maintenance, dumpsters and waste management, road shoulders, open space areas (with vegetation, wildlife and pest management), interior/exterior lighting, and management of pesticides/herbicides and a bulk fuel station. This position operates and maintains/repairs maintenance related equipment including but not limited to: Tractors, tractor implements, dump truck, snow plow, mowers, landscaping tools, a wide variety of power and hand tools.

This position 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. FACILITY MAINTENANCE This position will 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. This position will maintain skills and certifications (if required) in the areas of water systems, sewer, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting.

The frequency of this Duty Statement may vary as staffing levels change. ADMINISTRATION This position will 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. TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS This position 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, Qualified Supervisor (QS) with following endorsements General, Industrial Right of way, Rangeland, Vertebrate, Turf. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications At least four years of work experience in construction, carpentry, equipment/machinery operation, farming, ranching, range land management, wildlife/habitat management, resource management, landscaping, facility maintenance/management, HVAC, plumbing, 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. No formal college education is required.

OR A combination of related education in construction or project management, natural resources, environmental science, recreation management, business 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, or recreation management, or a related field of study will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Class Code: Technician IV Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application.

Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Preferred Qualifications Current or former State experience relevant to this position. Ability to work with spreadsheets, able to write up grant requests. Ability to work with a team.

Knowledge/experience of working with volunteers to supervise temporary employees and camp hosts. Required Competencies Organizational and time management skills. Strong level of written and oral communication skills.

Strong multi tasking skills. Ability to keep motivated with little supervision. 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. Criminal and Driving Background check required. May handle pesticides and herbicides.

Occasional overnight travel for annual statewide training or in service. May be required to work weekends/ holidays and after hours shifts. 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). Must be capable of operating boats, OHV, golf carts, maintenance equipment (including but not limited to: mowers, chain saws, weed whips, tractors, snow plow, backhoe, dump truck and other maintenance related equipment) Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, 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 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 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. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equit...