| Location | Boulder, CO |
| Salary | $56,628–$90,600 Per Year |
CPW Wildlife Technician IV - Boulder/Gilpin Counties, CO
Salary
$56,628.00 - $90,600.00 Annually
Location
Multiple Locations, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
PMA 32228 07/26
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Opening Date
08/12/2026
Closing Date
8/26/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Patrick Warnes patrick.warnes@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.
Primary Physical Work Address
Housing provided (and employee required to live in) State owned home located at 4871 Tolland Rd, Black Hawk, CO 80422 within the Tolland Ranch State Wildlife Area and periodically report to main Area 2 office located at 4207 W County Rd 16E, Loveland, CO 80537.
Hiring Pay Rate
Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis. A salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
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.
Department Information
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
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:
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 Colorados natural resources.
The work unit exists to implement the goals and objectives of Colorado Parks and Wildlife's strategic long-range and operational plans to accomplish the Legislative mandate of protecting, preserving, managing, and enhancing the State's wildlife resources in the geographical area comprised of northern Area's 1 & 2 in the NE Region (Gilpin, Boulder & Larimer counties).
Description of Job
The position exists to manage, enhance, and protect recreational opportunities, infrastructure, and wildlife habitat on Tolland State Wildlife Area (SWA) and other properties as needed for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the constituents of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). The technician is responsible for working cooperatively with district wildlife managers, area wildlife managers, assistant area wildlife managers, Tech V's, other technicians, biologists, and partners to identify and implement habitat improvement projects, implement, improve, and manage infrastructure, and perform a wide variety of other wildlife-related responsibilities. This position is responsible for the routine maintenance of state wildlife areas, area equipment, and other facilities/equipment within the area as needed. This position will also develop and implement operational plans, budgets, work plans, and master management plans for SWAs. The position will work independently and/or collaboratively to stay in compliance with the conservation easement and achieve the goals and objectives in CPW's Strategic Plan.
Property Management/Habitat Enhancement
This position is responsible for the management of Tolland State Wildlife Area (SWA). This property includes a variety of habitat types such as conifer, aspen, riparian, meadows, and river corridors. The position cooperatively develops and implements habitat improvements, five-year maintenance, and legal compliance plans by assessing the SWAs' deficiencies. Determines project priority in accordance with planning documents. Refers to professional resources and consults professionals on specific project needs. Administers all agricultural leases on SWAs. Coordinate all crews and contractors, including, but not limited to: seasonal and temporary employees, volunteers, youth crews, convict labor, NGO projects, and weed control projects.
The Tolland Property Technician is responsible for working cooperatively with district wildlife managers and biologists to identify and implement habitat improvement projects and a wide variety of other wildlife-related responsibilities. This position is responsible for the routine maintenance of state wildlife areas, timber management, wetland management, grazing management, and snow moving/management. The position is responsible for the maintenance of State facilities and equipment. This position will also develop and implement operation plans, budgets, work plans, and master management plans for the State Wildlife Area tracts in its purview and work independently to achieve the goals and objectives in these and in CPW's guiding documents.
Maintenance
Develop and maintain property facilities to include fencing, signing, parking lots and access points, bridges, roads, toilets, water manipulation devices, dams, and buildings. Use and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment to include heavy equipment, farm machinery, welders, and large power tools. Work with HPP and Game Damage to maintain supplies, including the yard, equipment and buildings. Works with engineers, AWM, and the direct supervisor to assess, describe, and prioritize capital and equipment needs for the property.
Customer Service
Provide customer service for users of the State Wildlife Areas, especially Tolland SWA. This SWA will be very busy, with diverse uses. Talk to users about regulations and answer questions. Occasionally, will support the Area office with customer service at the Northeast Regional and Fort Collins Service Centers.
Administrative Responsibilities
Maintain all pertinent and informational records and property files; maintain tool, equipment, and capital equipment inventory. Updates and maintains certification skills through attending conferences and training. Acquires goods and services while following appropriate purchasing and fiscal procedures. Process temporary personnel hiring and employment documents. Maintains technical knowledge and qualifications in chemical application for weeds. Administers different agricultural leases on State Wildlife Areas. Works with the Colorado State Forest Service to stay in compliance on the conservation easement.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience Only:
Four (4) years of relevant experience in wildlife management, conservation biology, ecology, wildlife biology, natural resource management, farming or agriculture or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education in in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Aquatic Biology/Fishery Science/Aquaculture/Fishery Management, Ecology, Environmental Science, Outdoor Recreation, any science related degree or a related field of study will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. and/or relevant experience in wildlife management, conservation biology, ecology, wildlife biology, natural resource management, farming or agriculture or an occupational field related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years.
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. No formal college education is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Competencies
Conditions of Employment
State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
Single and overnight travel throughout the state at times.
Herbicide applications/weed spraying.
May be subject to background check, pre-employment drug testing, physical exam.
Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle. To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:
Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle
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 Directors 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 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.
This recruitment may be used to fill more than one vacancy at this level and reporting location.
Background check may be required.
A salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives 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 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.
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 agencys 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.
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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQs at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident?
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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.
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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")
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Do you have prior Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience?
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Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?
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Do you have a CDL?
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Please describe your experience in facility management, facility maintenance, landscaping, parks and recreation maintenance, weed management, or similar related fields. Please include your years of experience in each field and any special knowledge, skills, or abilities you may possess.
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Please describe your experience in construction, fence building, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, or similar fields. Please include your years of experience in each field and any special knowledge, skills, or abilities you may possess.
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Please explain your experience operating large machinery (tractors, backhoes, dump trucks, skid steers, etc.), small maintenance equipment (mowers, chain saws, weed whips, chemical sprayers, etc.), towing trailers, operating snow plows, ATVs, and boats. Please include your years of experience separately for each and any special knowledge, skills, or abilities you may possess.
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Please explain your experience and/or education in resource management, wildlife habitat management, wetland complex management, rangeland management, farming, or ranching. Please include your years of experience in each field and any special knowledge, skills, or abilities you may possess.
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Do you possess any position related professional certifications or training? Please explain:
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Do you have any experience supervising or leading staff and/or volunteers? Please explain:
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Do you understand and accept the conditions of employment as outlined in the job posting?
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Please briefly describe why youre interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife:
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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.
Required Question
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