Salary: $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Temporary (9 months or less)
Job Number: 2025TEMP- PMA118
Department: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Opening Date: 01/24/2025
Closing Date: 2/14/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 6060 Broadway, Denver 80216
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.
Department InformationTHIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (6 MONTHS with potential extension to 9 months funding permitting) - PAYING $18.00 - $23.00 PER HOUR
EMPLOYMENT STARTS 03/19/2025 or upon hiring.To apply, please submit your application via the Colorado State Job Opportunities website (attachments such as resumes or cover letters should be in PDF format only).
This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as they arrive and hiring considerations may be made prior to the application deadline.
The mission of the 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.
Description of Job Seasonal Biologist
Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Resource Stewardship Program is seeking to fill a seasonal biologist position. The primary duties include coordinating the community science raptor monitoring program and assisting with other biological monitoring programs on state parks. This 40 hour per week position will be split between field based biological surveys, training and managing volunteers, and the coordination of biological projects from our north Denver office. GIS skills are preferred. This position provides a great entrance into the working worlds of conservation biology, public land management, community science, and GIS in the beautiful state of Colorado.
DUTIES:
Responsibilities primarily involve raptor biology and coordination of the raptor monitoring program, as well as biological research, field surveys, data management, and cartography. Work will include tablet computer mapping in Colorado's state parks using ArcGIS products like FieldMaps/ArcCollector, as well as volunteer management, volunteer training, GIS analysis, threatened & endangered species management, production of biological training & education materials, and administrative duties.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Applicant should have a background in ecology, wildlife, botany, natural resources, volunteer management, GIS or other natural resource sciences; as well as be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Proficiency with ESRI GIS products is preferred. Experience with ArcGIS Online and ESRI Field Maps is helpful. Good organizational skills, good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work with autonomy are required.
Applicant should have a background in ecology, wildlife, botany, natural resources, volunteer management, GIS or other natural resource sciences; as well as be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Proficiency with ESRI GIS products is preferred. Experience with ArcGIS Online and ESRI Field Maps is helpful. Good organizational skills, good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work with autonomy are required.
An ideal candidate will have:
1. Knowledge of wildlife (particularly raptors and birds) and vegetation known to inhabit Colorado and experience with wildlife and/or vegetation sampling techniques.
2. Experience working with, managing, and/or training volunteers.
3. Understanding of recreation, natural resource, and public land management principles and how natural sciences relate to land management.
4. Experience maintaining/populating databases.
5. Ability to create GIS maps to illustrate on-the-ground natural resource conditions.
6. Strong work ethic, organization, and ability to work in a fast-paced setting, both independently and on teams.
7. Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, develop reports, and present information both orally and in writing.
8. Experience with and/or willingness to perform some overnight fieldwork across Colorado in all seasons.
9. Must have (or obtain) a Colorado Driver's license.
This position provides a great opportunity to gain experience in GIS, protected species management, resource management planning, and conservation in a practical, real-world setting. For more info on CO Parks and Wildlife - please see -
Currently, temporary employees of the state of Colorado are not eligible for health benefits. Employees are eligible to accrue sick leave, contribute to a 401k program and the state PERA retirement fund.
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and hiring considerations may be made prior to the application deadline.
Please provide application materials as PDF documents in order to be considered.
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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Do you have prior Colorado Parks and Wildlife work experience?
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If "yes", please list the position(s) you have held with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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Please describe why you're interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife:
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Please select which areas of experience your work history includes:
- Volunteer Management
- Biological Surveys
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
- GIS/ESRI products
- Public Land Management
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Are you a student or have you graduated within the past 3 years?
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Please describe how your work experience translates to your ability to successfully perform thisposition's job functions:
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