CPW Technician V / Park Resource Technician - Cherry Creek State Park (Aurora, CO)

 
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.

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, shorelines, campsites, group picnic areas, group camping 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 and wastewater facilities within the park. This position provides management support by supervising 5 Park Resource Technician IVs and 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 visitor services buildings, 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, campgrounds, 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 large domestic water distribution system and a sanitary sewer collection 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 provides supervision and direction to 5 FTE PRT IV subordinate employees and temporary maintenance employees. Develops performance plans, conducts reviews, and performance appraisals.  Directs subordinates by assessing work process and advising courses of action.  Conducts weekly planning meeting with staff to prioritize work program goals to complete by employees. Ensures temporary maintenance employees receive adequate and proper orientation/training to safely perform their job duties in meeting the mission of the maintenance section.  Resolves routine conflicts that arise between FTE and/or temporary employees.   This position may take (and/or recommend to direct supervisor) appropriate corrective / disciplinary action for temporary employees. 

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, sprinkler systems, sewer lift stations, campgrounds, picnic areas, playgrounds, roads condition and cleanliness, dumpsters and waste management, roads and 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, snowmobiles, 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.            

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.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Provides for Design and Development of parks small capital projects improvements and minor in-house renovations of park facilities. Researches materials and prepares necessary concept drawings.   Provides in-put, comments, and recommendations to park management staff for capital construction projects that occur on the park.  Is the designated project manager for construction activity on the park that cannot be managed by the region’s engineering personnel.  Develops, updates, and implements the flood control plan for the park. Ensures GIS mapping information for park’s infrastructure is part of documents for all new construction on the park and /or either directly or through delegation maps existing infrastructure through GIS technology to upgrade all park records.

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & PROTECTION
Provides for natural resource management and protection by overseeing subordinates in the development and implementation of plans that preserve, protect, and enhance the park’s natural resources through accepted agricultural, horticultural, and forestry practices.  Determines needs, establishes priorities, implements program practices, and requests appropriate funds to accomplish necessary tasks.

Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of relevant experience in in construction, carpentry, equipment/machinery operation, farming, ranching, range land management, wildlife/habitat management, resource management, landscaping, facility maintenance/management, HVAC, plumbing, welding, electrical or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

OR

A combination of related education in construction or project management, natural resources, environmental science, recreation management, business or a related field of study and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years

Substitutions

• Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position
• Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience

 Required Competencies

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong level of written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use and operate computers and email
• Ability to obtain and maintain position certifications

 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.
• May be required to work weekends/holidays and after hours shifts.
• Must be capable of operating maintenance equipment including but not limited to: mowers, chain saws, weed whips, tractors, skid steer, snow plow, backhoe, dump truck, and OHV’s.
• 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).

APPEAL RIGHTS:
 

• 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.

Salary : $66,804 - $86,856