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Colorado State Hiring for Seasonal Biologist Grand Junction at Denver, Colorado Full Time
Seasonal Biologist Grand Junction
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Seasonal Biologist Grand Junction
Salary
$16.00 – $25.00 Hourly
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Temporary (9 months or less)
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Job Number
2022TEMP- PMA191
Closing
3/18/2022 12:00 AM Mountain
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Department Information
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (6 MONTHS with potential extension to 9 months funding permitting) – PAYING $16-$25 PER HOUR
EMPLOYMENT STARTS 04/01/2022 or as soon as the position is filled.
This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (https://cdnr.us/Pages/DNRDefault.aspx#/start) is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state’s natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW) (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.
Description of Job
Seasonal Natural Resource/Dark Skies Technician
Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Resource Stewardship Program is seeking to fill a seasonal biologist position. The Resource Stewardship Program is responsible for biological and cultural resource inventory, monitoring and management planning on Colorado State Parks. Primary duties include biological field surveys, supporting citizen science projects, research and implementation of Dark Skies programming at state parks. This 40 hour per week position is split between field based biological surveys, mentoring and training of volunteers, and the coordination of natural resource projects from our Grand Junction location. This position provides a great entrance into the working worlds of conservation biology, public land management, citizen science, and GIS in the beautiful state of Colorado.
DUTIES:
Responsibilities primarily involve biological field surveys, supporting the raptor monitoring citizen science program along the Front Range, leading research and implementation of the Dark Skies program, research on natural resource management issues, data management, plan writing and cartography. Work skills that are acquired through this work include tablet computer mapping in Colorado’s state parks using ESRI Field Maps (ArcCollector), volunteer management, GIS analysis, threatened & endangered species management, production of training & education materials, and administrative duties.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & APPEAL RIGHTS:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant should have a background in ecology, wildlife, botany, natural resources, volunteer management, GIS or other natural resource sciences; as well as be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Proficiency with ESRI GIS products is preferred. Experience with ArcCollector for ArcGIS is very helpful. Good organizational skills, good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work with autonomy are required.
An ideal candidate will have:
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Knowledge of wildlife and vegetation known to inhabit Colorado and experience with wildlife and/or vegetation sampling techniques.
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Experience with or an understanding of Dark Skies programming.
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Experience with ArcGIS software applications, the ability to manage and manipulate data, and experience using cartography to communicate resource management issues and goals.
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Experience working with, managing, and training volunteers.
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Understanding of recreation, natural resource and public land management principles and an understanding of how natural sciences relate to land management.
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Experience maintaining/populating databases.
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Strong work ethic, be organized and have the ability to work in a fast paced setting both independently and on teams.
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Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, develop reports and present information both orally and in writing.
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Experience with or willingness to perform some overnight field work across Colorado in all seasons.
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Must have (or obtain) a Colorado Driver’s license.
This position provides a great opportunity to gain experience in GIS, protected species management, resource management planning, and conservation in a practical real world setting. For more info on CO Parks and Wildlife – please see – www.cpw.state.co.us.
Currently, temporary employees of the state of Colorado are not eligible for health benefits. Employees are eligible to contribute to a 401k program and the state PERA retirement fund.
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and hiring considerations may be made prior to the application deadline. Please email materials as PDF documents in order to be considered. Due to a short timeline for filling this position, local applicants are preferred.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees who have not been fully vaccinated will be required to submit to twice-weekly serial testing. Testing details will be provided during the onboarding process. Upon hire, new employees will have three (3) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination, or begin twice-weekly serial testing for COVID-19. Testing will be considered paid work time. Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
Supplemental Information
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, Anna Kargobai-Murray, at [email protected] or call 303-866-2667 x8647.
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 an accommodation, please contact Anna Kargobai-Murray at [email protected] 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 employer:
The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program’s Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. 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). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it. The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these types of technical issues.
