Job Description

OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY  

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 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 .

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 manages the fishery resources of the Southwest Region of Colorado, in the San Juan and Upper Dolores River Basins, by performing aquatic resource inventories, setting fishing regulations, collaborating with interested internal and external customers, developing an annual fish stocking schedule, monitoring water quality and quantity, and evaluating and enhancing fish habitat resources.

This position exists to formulate, implement, and evaluate fisheries management strategies and goals within Area 15 by collecting and analyzing data, applying fisheries and wildlife principles, and collaborating with other professionals within and outside of the agency.

Collect Biological, Physical and Chemical Data to Manage Aquatic Species  
Collect biological, physical, and chemical data by conducting lake and stream fishery surveys. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fishery management strategies by designing and conducting angler creel surveys. Implement and monitor the effectiveness of stream and lake habitat improvement projects. Data are collected to manage sportfish and native fish populations in Area 15.

Interpret, Identify and Solve Problems in Fishery Management
Preserve and enhance fishery resources by interpreting data, identifying and solving problems, and making decisions about stream and lake management practices.

Internal and External Agency Coordination
Advises and confers with CPW personnel, other state agencies, water managers, federal wildlife and land management agencies, Native American Tribes, and the public on fisheries-related matters by disseminating, explaining, and instructing to inform, negotiate and/or gain support.

Implements Approved Annual Work Plan
Implements the approved annual work plan by executing the work items contained within the plan. Interviews, hires, and supervises temporary employees and volunteers. Sets work priorities, schedules, and job completion criteria to conform to a standard of high quality and performance.

Administrative Functions
Accounts for resources by communicating with supervisor regarding expenditures for operations, travel, capital items, temporary and contractual personnel.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) years of relevant experience in aquatic or fishery or wildlife biology, aquatic or fishery or wildlife management, aquatic or fishery wildlife research or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
OR
A combination of related education in Aquatic Biology, Fishery Biology, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, or General Biology with course emphasis in aquatic, conservation, fishery, or wildlife biologyand/or relevant experience in an occupation
related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years

Substitutions

• Additional appropriate education will substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former state or federal relevant to this position
• Current or former wildlife agency work or volunteer experience (preferably with CPW)
• Professional level writing, research and communication development skills
• Master’s degree in wildlife biology, wildlife management, conservation biology, or similar degree
• Experience with or education specific to native aquatic species conservation work
• Experience with or education specific to Western Colorado native fish species
• Experience with the San Juan Basin Recovery Program
• Experience with or education specific to sportfish management, including but not limited to management of coldwater and coolwater/warmwater fisheries in a wide variety of habitats including lakes, reservoirs, streams, and rivers

  Required Competencies

• Strong written skills with an understanding of legal and regulatory concepts and language
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Being able to work independently

  Conditions of Employment

• Must be a current Colorado resident at the time of application
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license if operating a State vehicle.
• Exposure to rotenone and potassium permanganate during normal use and application of piscicides at chemical reclamation projects.
• Travel is required for this position, including travel to remote field site visits and meetings.
• Required to acquire a Qualified Supervisor Pesticide Applicator License with aquatic designation in the first three years of employment.
• 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:

 

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.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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 [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 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). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. 

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Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Remote job, Outdoor, Flexible hours,

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