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
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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 Roxborough State Park, a day-use state park within the guidelines of Colorado State statutes, regulations, and Division of Parks policy and procedures for the use, benefit over 200,000 visitors which utilize the 3,400 acre area annually. This unit provides a variety of recreational and educational opportunities to the public, while working to ensure that safety and high quality standards are met. It maintains and improves visitor facilities, park infrastructure and natural resources within the park. This unit is responsible for providing visitor services, maintenance functions, natural resource protection, natural resource education, administrative functions, law enforcement, inter-agency cooperation and assisting with statewide programs. The work unit administers State Park Programs within the district and provides recreation and natural resource management expertise to Federal, State, County, Local and Private entities.
This position exists to oversee the maintenance program at the park and 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 manages maintenance needs of park grounds, roads, picnic areas, trails, 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 and maintaining compliance with Local/ County, State and Federal guidelines ( Adhering to MS4 monitoring and reporting requirements, OSHA, ADA, etc). This position maintains the water smd sewer facilities within the park. 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 procurement 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 complete/submit regular reports and communicate with park management, CPW management teams, Fleet, outside agencies, partners and the general public. Other position duties may include maintaining the visitor center, water treatment building, vault toilets, entrance station, utilities, purchasing supplies.
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
This position 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. This position 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, trails, and the park’s natural resources 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. Plans and conducts safety training for FTE and temporary employees to reduce accidents. Is the designated safety officer for the park. Conducts park inspections of buildings, grounds, facilities and structures and documents findings. Ensures the park meets established standards and practices in the storage of chemicals, paints, hazardous materials, building supplies and the proper disposal of waste/surplus materials. This position is the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) for a domestic water distribution system.
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.
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 trail maintenance, interns, GOCO, court ordered volunteers, or others. This position may take (and/or recommend to direct supervisor) appropriate corrective / disciplinary action for temporary employees.
PARK MAINTENANCE
Performs Maintenance tasks independently or in conjunction with subordinate staff in the construction, repair, cleaning and fabrication of buildings, facilities, equipment, vehicles and grounds to further the goals of the maintenance work program. This position monitors, maintains and manages the park maintenance section including grounds and related infrastructure. These areas include but may not be limited to: electrical, plumbing, picnic areas, roads condition and cleanliness, and waste management, roads and road shoulders, open space areas (with vegetation, wildlife and pest management), interior/exterior lighting, and management of pesticides/herbicides. This position operates and maintains/repairs maintenance related equipment including but not limited to: Skid Steer, Skid Steer attachments, dump trailer, snowplow, OHVs, 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 park to further the goals of the maintenance work programs. This position will maintain skills and certifications (if required) in the areas of water systems, sewer, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting.
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. 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 Fleet, usage reports for fuel, monthly maintenance section status reports, chemicals, periodic activity logs, requests for bids from contractors, vendors, recording work hours and maintaining all records according to policy.
Other duties as assigned.
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.
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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
Preferred Qualifications-
Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
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Strong computer literacy and procurement skills paired with a knowledge of agricultural and/or wildlife resources.
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Experience independently problem-solving skills.
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Possesses current trade certifications or licenses.
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Able to supervise temporary employees and volunteers.
Required Competencies-
Organizational and time management skills.
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Strong level of written and oral communication skills.
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Strong multi tasking skills.
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Ability to keep motivated with little supervision.
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Ability to obtain and maintain position certifications.
Conditions of Employment
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 (
[email protected]), 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.
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. 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.. 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
[email protected].
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
[email protected] 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, 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.
