CPW Game Damage Technician III - Montrose, CO

About the role

This position supports the Game Damage program with statewide procurement, storage, delivery, and inventory of game damage prevention materials; record and file legal documents; develop schematics used to construct game damage prevention fencing designs; research new materials and principles for game damage prevention; support the administration of material allocation and operating budgets; and coordinate the use and delivery of materials.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and ensure accurate quantity and quality of delivered materials
• Submit timely and accurate delivery receipts and other required documentation
• Support CORE data entry
• Maintain inventory and conduct annual inventory count of all types of materials used for game damage prevention
• Solicit annual pyrotechnics, bear deterrent and elk panel orders for 18 CPW areas
• Communicate and coordinate with appropriate CPW staff regarding large purchases
• Receive, process, and reconcile purchase orders for all game damage prevention materials
• Coordinate the statewide deliveries of game damage prevention materials
• Operate heavy equipment including forklifts, skid steers and semi-trucks that require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Load materials and coordinate deliveries with landowners and CPW District Wildlife Managers and other CPW personnel
• Provide training on the proper use, installment, and configuration of game damage materials to new DWMs, landowners, and agricultural organizations
• Determine the types and amounts of materials needed to construct fences from supplied sketches to complete and insure protection of property from big game damage
• Update, improve, and develop educational materials and methods designed to reduce game damage claims based on emerging issues
• Support the operational readiness of the supply yard by coordinating preventative maintenance and repairs for specialized tools, heavy equipment, and the state vehicle fleet
• Maintain DOT compliance by ensuring vehicles are road-legal for CDL operators and maintaining mandatory documentation
• Maintain tools, equipment, and facilities in accordance with State and CPW policies to ensure a safe work environment and secure storage of assets

Requirements

• Three (3) years of relevant experience in agriculture, construction, warehouse operations, procurement, natural resource management, or other experience directly related to the work assignment which included the management of physical inventory and/or the operation of heavy equipment.
• A combination of related education in Natural Resources, range management, wildlife biology, wildlife management, and/or relevant experience in agriculture, construction, warehouse operations, procurement, natural resource management, or other experience directly related to the work assignment which included the management of physical inventory and/or the operation of heavy equipment equal to three (3) years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former State experience relevant to the position
• Current or former CPW work or volunteer experience
• Experience managing detailed records and quality control of data
• Experience with agricultural practices and associated machinery/tools
• Experience with building maintenance and associated tools
• Noxious weed spraying experience
• Knowledge and abilities with wildlife habitat improvements, mitigations, and manipulations
• Basic computer literacy and procurement skills paired with a knowledge of agricultural and/or wildlife resources
• Experience independently problem-solving, coordinating remote facility operations, and maintaining professional relationships