What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEMPORARY Seasonal Biological Technician Grand Junction. position at State of Colorado?
Department Information
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (6 MONTHS with potential extension to 9 months funding permitting) - PAYING $16-$20 PER HOUR based upon experience.
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
Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Resource Stewardship Program is seeking to fill a seasonal biological field technician position based at our regional office in Grand Junction. Primary duties include biological field surveys for invasive plants, bats, and raptors in Colorado’s state parks. This 40 hour per week position is mostly field based – performing biological surveys in state parks across the state of Colorado from our Grand Junction location. There is some office work performing data entry, data management, GIS and administrative tasks. This position provides a great entrance into the working worlds of conservation biology, public land management, citizen science, and GIS in the beautiful state of Colorado.
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
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 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.
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 an accommodation, please contact dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us 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 Employer
The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-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). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it. The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these types of technical issues.
HOW TO APPLY: Thank you for your interest. Submit an on-line application by clicking the link below or submit a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and all supplemental questions according to the instructions provided below. 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 above.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (6 MONTHS with potential extension to 9 months funding permitting) - PAYING $16-$20 PER HOUR based upon experience.
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
Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Resource Stewardship Program is seeking to fill a seasonal biological field technician position based at our regional office in Grand Junction. Primary duties include biological field surveys for invasive plants, bats, and raptors in Colorado’s state parks. This 40 hour per week position is mostly field based – performing biological surveys in state parks across the state of Colorado from our Grand Junction location. There is some office work performing data entry, data management, GIS and administrative tasks. This position provides a great entrance into the working worlds of conservation biology, public land management, citizen science, and GIS in the beautiful state of Colorado.
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
- Knowledge of wildlife and vegetation known to inhabit Colorado and experience with wildlife and/or vegetation sampling techniques.
- Experience using ESRI Field Maps to collect biological data in an outdoor field setting.
- Raptor identification skills.
- Experience with Song Meter Bat unit deployment.
- Experience working with volunteers.
- Experience with data entry and maintaining data.
- Strong work ethic, be organized and have the ability to work in a professional setting both independently and on teams.
- Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, develop reports and present information both orally and in writing.
- Understanding of recreation, natural resource and public land management principles and an understanding of how natural sciences relate to land management.
- Experience with or willingness to regularly perform overnight field work in state parks across Colorado in a variety of conditions.
- Passion for working outdoors and excitement for working for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
- Must have (or obtain) a Colorado Driver's license.
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 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.
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 an accommodation, please contact dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us 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 Employer
The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-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). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it. The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these types of technical issues.
HOW TO APPLY: Thank you for your interest. Submit an on-line application by clicking the link below or submit a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and all supplemental questions according to the instructions provided below. 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 above.
Salary : $16 - $20
