CPW Wildlife Property Technician IV - Area 9 Northwest Region.

About the role

This position shares responsibility for managing 19,000 acres of State Wildlife Areas within Area 9. The primary role is overseeing approximately 12,000 acres of the Radium State Wildlife Area, including residing at the Radium house and maintaining it.

Responsibilities

• Habitat Management - Enhances and improves wildlife habitat on SWAs utilizing various tools such as mechanical tree mastication, hand clearing of trees, prescribed burns, noxious weed treatment, tillage and spring/water development.
• Inspect signage and fences and ensure that minimum standards for properties are being met.
• Develop multi-year plans for habitat projects in coordination with AWM, AAWM, DWMs and Biologists.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders and neighboring landowners.
• Procure funding for habitat projects through the use of grants, both internal and external.
• Utilize grant funds for habitat enhancement projects on SWA’s.
• Participate in the State bid process to engage vendors for habitat projects.
• Water Management - Fully utilizes all water rights owned by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Reports and records all use of water rights. Improves and maintains all infrastructure associated with water rights.
• Equipment and Facilities Management - Procurement, repair and maintenance of all NWRSC structures, facilities and equipment, including the Hunter Education building, indoor shooting range, 3 separate office buildings, storage yards/structures/buildings, utility services (i.e. water, sewer, cameras, electricity, EV stations, etc.). Maintenance of landscaping, lawns, shelters and snow removal at the NWRSC.
• Administrative Functions - Monitor expenses, track budget, make purchasing decisions, prepare reports, develop work plans, apply for and administer grant applications, coordinate projects with AWM, DWMs, Bios, renew leases, coordinate with CSR’s and function as front desk help during busy periods.
• Recruit, hire and support temporary workers and volunteers.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of relevant experience in agriculture management, natural resource management, facility/building operations, grounds management, construction management or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
• Appropriate education in construction or project management, natural resources, environmental science, recreation management, business or a related field of study will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

• Current or former State experience relevant to the position.
• Current or former CPW work or volunteer experience.
• Experience with agricultural practices and associated machinery/tools.
• Experience with irrigation and reporting water use.
• Knowledge of noxious weeds and spraying.
• A commercial driver's license or ability to obtain one.
• Haying/Grazing Experience.

Skills

• Property Management Skills.
• Strong level of written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use and operate computers/e-mail/spreadsheets/associated technology.
• Ability to run and maintain machinery and equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Equipment/Property Maintenance Background.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 annually.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and evening work as needed.