What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEMPORARY Seasonal Biological Technician Grand Junction position at State of Colorado Job Opportunities?
Department Information
EMPLOYMENT STARTS 5/1/2025 or as soon as the position is filled.
To apply, please submit only your application, a resume and a cover letter. This announcement will remain open until January 31st, 2023. 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.
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.
Description of Job
DUTIES:
Responsibilities primarily involve biological field surveys - supporting the vegetation management program through field mapping surveys in state parks across the state of Colorado – as well as performing raptor nest monitoring in state parks on the Western Slope, and deploying bat recording devices in state parks on the Western Slope. Duties also include data management, plan content writing, GIS cartography and administrative and programmatic support tasks. Work skills that are acquired through this work include tablet computer mapping in Colorado’s state parks using ESRI Field Maps, biological monitoring skills, using bat recording analysis software, volunteer management, GIS analysis, sensitive and rare species management, production of training & education materials, and administrative duties. Travel to state parks across the state of Colorado for a full week at a time is a primary component of the duties of this position. Vehicles and gas, most camping gear, and field gear are provided. Per diem for meals is also provided.
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 raptor identification and ESRI GIS products is preferred. Specific experience with Field Maps for ArcGIS is very helpful. Good organizational skills, interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work with autonomy
are required. Training in survey protocols and data entry will be provided.
An ideal candidate will have:
1. Knowledge of wildlife and vegetation known to inhabit Colorado and experience with wildlife and/or vegetation sampling techniques.
2. Experience using ESRI Field Maps to collect biological data in an outdoor field setting.
3. Raptor identification skills.
4. Experience with Song Meter Bat unit deployment.
5. Experience working with volunteers.
6. Experience with data entry and maintaining data.
7. Strong work ethic, be organized and have the ability to work in a professional setting both independently and on teams.
8. Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, develop reports and present information both orally and in writing.
9. Understanding of recreation, natural resource and public land management principles and an understanding of how natural sciences relate to land management.
10. Experience with or willingness to regularly perform overnight field work in state parks across Colorado in a variety of conditions.
11. Passion for working outdoors and excitement for working for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
12. Must have (or obtain) a Colorado Driver's license.
This position provides a great opportunity to gain experience in field data collection, 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 – www.cpw.state.co.us.
Currently, temporary employees of the state of Colorado are not eligible for health benefits, but do accrue paid sick leave throughout their employment. Employees are eligible to 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. Supplemental application materials should be provided as PDF documents in order to be considered. Due to a short timeline for filling this position, local applicants are preferred. When not working in the field, this position is based in Grand Junction.
Supplemental Information
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 atdnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us.
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