CPW Technician V / Park Resource Technician - Cherry Creek State Park (Aurora, CO) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4793246) Apply  CPW Technician V / Park Resource Technician - Cherry Creek State Park (Aurora, CO) Salary $66,804.00 - $86,856.00 Annually Location Arapahoe County, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number PMA 00028 Department Department of Natural Resources Division Colorado Parks & Wildlife Opening Date 01/16/2025 Closing Date 2/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 4201 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80015, USA FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Kristi Ryan kristi.ryan@state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. Hiring Pay Rate Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis. 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. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information 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 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 (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) . COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (http://cpw.state.co.us/) 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 exists to manage Cherry Creek State Park, a water-based state park within the guidelines of Colorado State statutes, regulations, and Division of Parks policy and procedures for the use, benefit over 1,700,000 visitors which utilize the area annually. This unit provides a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities to the public, while working to ensure that safety and high-quality standards are met. It maintains and improves visitor facilities, park infrastructure and natural resources within the park. This unit is responsible for providing visitor services, maintenance functions, natural resource protection, natural resource education, administrative functions, law enforcement, inter-agency cooperation and assisting with statewide programs. The work unit administers State Park Programs within the district and provides recreation and natural resource management expertise to Federal, State, County, Local and Private entities. Description of Job 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. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights 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: 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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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. Supplemental Information 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 todocument 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 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 accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at 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 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 aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/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. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application. + I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee. + I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). + I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position. 02 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position: (if not applicable, please enter "N/A") 03 Do you have prior Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience? + Yes + No 04 Do you currently possess a valid drivers' license? + Yes + No 05 If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements). + Yes, I have attached my transcripts. + No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position. + Not Applicable 06 If you are using education to substitute for the required experience please indicate your highest level of education, field of study and how it relates to this position. If you are not using education to substitute for the required experience please respond to this question with N/A 07 Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of work experience 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: + No experience yet + 0 to less than 1 year + 1 year but less than 2 years + 2 years but less than 3 years + 3 years but less than 4 years + 4 years but less than 5 years + 5 years but less than 6 years + 6 years or more 08 Please describe your work 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: 09 Please describe you experience, if any, in supervising employees. You must include where the experience was gained, duties performed, and in a mm/yy – mm/yy format. Statements such as "see application" will not be accepted in lieu of a response. 10 Please briefly describe why you're interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife: 11 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 since 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. + I acknowledge this receipt of this notice. Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email