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CPW Park Resource Tech IV/Natural Resource Mgmt – Cheyenne Mountain State Park (Colorado Springs)
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CPW Park Resource Tech IV/Natural Resource Mgmt – Cheyenne Mountain State Park (Colorado Springs)
Salary
$56,064.00 – $72,888.00 Annually
Location
El Paso County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
PMA 32213 05/26
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Opening Date
05/15/2026
Closing Date
5/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
410 JL Ranch Heights Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80926, USA
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Kristi Ryan kristi.ryan@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.
Hiring Pay Rate
Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
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.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY
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:
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
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) .
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (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.
This work unit exists to manage Cheyenne Mountain State Park within the guidelines of Colorado State statutes, regulations, and Division of Parks and Wildlife policy and procedures for the use and benefit of visitors which utilize the area annually. This unit provides a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities to the public, while working to ensure that safety and high quality standards are met. It maintains and improves visitor facilities, park infrastructure and natural resources within the park. This unit is responsible for providing visitor services, maintenance functions, natural resource protection, natural resource education, administrative functions, law enforcement, inter-agency cooperation and assisting with statewide programs.
Description of Job
This position exists to provide a safe and pleasant environment for recreational activities by cleaning, repairing, replacing and operating equipment, systems, grounds, facilities, and infrastructure for the use of park visitors and staff. This position primarily inspects and maintains recreational resources outside of developed areas including trails, forested areas, archery range, toilets and fences. Will troubleshoot functions and maintain compliance with Local, State and Federal guidelines (OSHA, ADA, etc.)
This position provides management support by hiring, training, scheduling and supervising temporary maintenance personnel and volunteers to accomplish work plan goals and fulfill day-to-day, periodic and long-term maintenance functions. This position has purchasing responsibilities, will work with budgets, contractors and must operate within state fiscal guidelines. This position will acquire and maintain certifications as needed to fulfill the functions of the position. This position must have the basic understanding of computer use to include; Microsoft word, excel and Microsoft outlook. This position must have the basic understanding of GIS. This position must complete/submit regular reports and communicate with park management, State Park management teams, utility companies, outside agencies, partners and the general public.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
TRAILS MANAGEMENT
This position assures work unit trail needs are accomplished effectively and efficiently by planning and completing appropriate trail maintenance duties, resolving trail maintenance related problems, operating within an established budget to purchase materials, tools, equipment, and complete and submit required reports. This position designs work plans and completes field work to achieve the park’s maintenance goals for all trail infrastructure while assuring the safety of the public and park employees. Position will be familiar with industry-standard trail design and maintenance protocols to ensure trail sustainability. This position also works with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Development Staff, contractors, SE Region Trails Coordinator, and vendors to complete trail projects.
This position performs maintenance tasks independently or in conjunction with subordinate staff and volunteers in the construction, repair, cleaning and upkeep of infrastructure to further the goals of the maintenance work programs.
FORESTRY AND INVASIVE WEED PROJECTS
This position will help implement the Cheyenne Mountain State Park forest management plan in conjunction with park management goals. Position will guide and supervise forestry crew members, volunteers, and contractors in accomplishing forest management goals. Will use various tools to accomplish tasks including: chainsaws; skid steer; and chipper. Will be responsible for and/or delegate the removal of hazard trees in the park’s developed and backcountry areas. Will be responsible for removal of trees blocking trail access. Will advise the Senior Ranger and Park Manager on recommendations for current and future forestry projects. Position will operate within an established budget to purchase materials, tools, equipment, and complete and submit required reports. Will seek to find grants and funding opportunities to help manage forestry projects. Position will manage grants appropriately to implement successful forestry management goals.
This position performs maintenance tasks independently or in conjunction with subordinate staff in the construction, repair, cleaning and upkeep of infrastructure to further the goals of the maintenance work programs. This position will help implement Cheyenne Mountain State Park Weed management plan in conjunction with park management goals within a set budget.
ARCHERY RANGE INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITY MAINTENANCE
This position monitors, maintains and manages both of the Cheyenne Mountain Archery Ranges and 3d targets, static targets, toilet, signage, and boundary fencing. This position operates and maintains/repairs maintenance related equipment including but not limited to: Tractors, tractor implements, dump truck, snow plow, mowers, landscaping tools, a wide variety of power and hand tools. This position performs maintenance tasks independently or in conjunction with subordinate staff in the construction, repair, cleaning and upkeep of targets and infrastructure to further the goals of the maintenance work programs.
This position will cross-train and assist with preventative and controlled maintenance tasks independent of or in conjunction with other staff in the construction, maintenance, or repair of buildings and facilities. This position will maintain skills and certifications (if required) in the areas of water systems, sewer, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting. The frequency of this Duty Statement may vary as staffing levels change.
SUPERVISION OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES & VOLUNTEERS
This position assumes a leadership role in interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, developing work plans, scheduling, motivating, and conflict resolution for temporary employees and volunteers. This position may supervise volunteer programs including camp hosts, interns, GOCO, court ordered volunteers, or others. This position may take (and/or recommend to direct supervisor) appropriate corrective / disciplinary action for temporary employees.
ADMINISTRATION
This position will prepare records and reports concerning the areas that fall under the park backcountry program including: work plans, progress reports, employee paperwork and evaluations, paperwork associated with making purchases, annual requests for funding from numerous sources, regular periodic reporting for volunteer program, usage reports for fuel, chemicals, periodic activity logs, requests for bids from contractors, vendors, recording work hours and maintaining all records according to policy.
TRAINING/ CERTIFICATIONS
This position must attend trade related trainings and self-educate regularly to ensure proficiency and legal compliance with safety and administrative regulations, maintain required certifications for park systems, and bring section needs and potential liabilities to the attention of park management. Must be able to obtain any or all of the following certifications as needed for specific job assignments and staffing levels: Small Water and Small Wastewater , Dept. of Ag., Herbicide and Pesticide, Trail Certifications, Sawyer Certifications, Qualified Supervisor (QS) with following endorsements General, Industrial Right of way, Rangeland, Vertebrate, Turf.; Class A CDL.
O ther duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
At least four years of work experience in construction, farming, ranching, resource management, landscaping, facility management or closely related field, electrical, plumbing or carpentry experience. You must adequately demonstrate your experience as it pertains to the duties of this job description on your application. No formal college education is required.
Substitutions
Appropriate education in natural resources, environmental science, environmental policy, engineering, P.E / Professional Engineer, water resources planning or management, or a related field of study will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
Basic understanding of GIS.
Trail maintenance experience.
Experience in forestry to include fire mitigation and chainsaw handling.
Knowledge of Noxious weeds and their treatment.
Experience with Archery Range management and maintenance.
Experience supervising, training and working with volunteers.
Experience operating heavy equipment such as backhoes or skid steers.
Required Competencies
Organizational and time management skills.
Strong level of written and oral communication skills.
Strong multi tasking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google suite.
Comprehensive well rounded experience in construction, farming, ranching, resource management, landscaping, welding, facility management, equipment /machinery operation AND electrical, plumbing and/or carpentry experience. This information should be detailed in your application.
Conditions of Employment
State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver’s license if operating a State vehicle.
Driving Background check required.
Must comply with Fleet driving requirements.
May be required to work weekends/holidays and after hours shifts.
May handle pesticides and herbicides.
Travel may be required for meetings, trainings and continuing education. May require overnight stays.
Must be capable of operating boats, OHV, golf carts, maintenance equipment (including but not limited to: mowers, chain saws, weed whips, tractors, snow plow, backhoe, dump truck and other maintenance related equipment).
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).
Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0g2QAGmusbXBJzL3HxhGitIZOEKnwhrFnx9GqVcQHA/preview?tab=t.0) , 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
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 Director’s 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 arenotconsidered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important todocument 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.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
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, atdnrhremployeebenefits@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 dnrhremployeebenefits@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 (http://www.dhs.gov/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 agency’s 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 FAQ’s at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident?
Yes
No
02
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.
I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).
I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.
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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?
Yes
No
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Do you currently possess a valid drivers’ license?
Yes
No
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Please select the areas of work experience you possess:
Construction
Carpentry
Equipment/Machinery Operation
Farming
Ranching
Resource Management
Landscaping
Facility Management
Forestry
Electrical
Plumbing
I do not possess any of the above areas of work related experience.
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For the areas of work experience you indicated, please select which range most accurately reflects your years of experience:
0 to less than 1 year
1 year but less than 2 years
2 years but less than 3 years
3 years but less than 4 years
4 years but less than 5 years
5 years but less than 6 years
6 years or more
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Do you have experience building or maintaining trail systems?
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Do you have chainsaw operation experience?
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Do you have any experience in forestry?
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Do you have heavy equipment operation experience (backhoes, mini excavators, skid steers, etc.)?
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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.
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