EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LOCATION: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Denver Office (6060 Broadway)
POSITION: Natural Areas Field Technician II
PAY RATE: $15.50/hr
HIRE DATE: On or before May 1, 2015 (Applications due March 27, 2015)
DUTIES:
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hiring a short-term, temporary
position under the Colorado Natural Areas Program. This position is
40 hours per week for a maximum of 9 months. This position will be
focused on assisting the Natural Areas Coordinator with statewide
monitoring of the most rare and unique natural features in Colorado,
which will include the preparation, implementation and necessary
wrap-up of field visits to state Natural Areas. This position will
also focus on implementing the State of Colorado Rare Plant
Conservation Program. There is an opportunity to gain invaluable
experience working independently with the Colorado conservation
community, various landowners, rare species and GIS through this
position. Work will be based in the Denver office but will include
(over 50% of time) day trips and multi-day field trips for gathering data.
Applicant must have a background in botany, ecology or another
related biological science and have experience with biological field
surveys, as well as with ArcGIS 9 or 10. A large portion of this work
will involve working independently in remote locations around
Colorado, so applicant must be a self-starter and able to work in
sometimes harsh conditions. Experience with MS Office products is
required, as is some prior experience with GPS products (preferably
Trimble). Experience with grant proposals and fund-raising is a plus.
Applicant should have good organizational, written and oral
communication skills; they should be physically fit and willing to
hike and camp and have own camping equipment (tent and sleeping bag).
Applicant must have (or obtain) a valid Colorado Driver's license.
For more information on the program, see:
http://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/CNAP.aspx. Please send cover
letter, resume and reference list by March 27, 2015.
Specific Duties may include:
- Visit Colorado Natural Areas to assess conditions, identify rare or
noxious plant species, GPS important features, survey for and monitor
rare elements (including wildlife, plant communities, fossils, and
geologic features), and forge relationships with landowners and volunteers.
- Coordinate rare plant conservation projects by working with
contractors, land managers, agency partners, and volunteers.
- Prepare all necessary documents, equipment and maps for field trips.
- Produce necessary reports, maps and other documents to summarize
findings from field trips.
- Assist with Program administrative tasks such as modifying program
databases; coordinating program council and volunteer meetings; and
organizing and filing electronic and paper files.
- Other duties as assigned.
We are looking for local applicants due to the short timeline on the
position. For consideration, please email these materials in order to
be considered:
1) Cover letter (state availability date to start)
2) Resume
3) Reference contact list - 3 minimum, previous supervisor(s),
academic reference, etc.
Send email with these 3 attachments to [email protected].
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have a valid Colorado drivers' license or reliable transportation.
- Must be able to work outdoors and on weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
- Must be able to camp and hike in variable conditions.
- May need to undergo criminal background investigation.
- Possess strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral).
- Ability to work with little supervision.
- Miscellaneous: must be available for 40 hours per week. Employment
is for a maximum of 40 hours a week for 6-9 months.
