TEMPORARY Area 14 Wildlife Property Technician - Kit Carson County

Posting number: 2026TEMP- PMA145

Department: Department of Natural Resources

Division: Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Job classification: Temporary Aide

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Environmental Services, Recreation, Waste Management, Water Agency, Parks and Recreation, Land Use, Natural Resources, Internship, Research, Geology/Hydrology, Career Exploration, Wildlife

Summary

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources 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)
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. Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Examples of duties

This position exists to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff in their efforts to protect, preserve, enhance, and manage the habitat of several state wildlife areas in Area 14; the properties this position is assigned to are Flagler SWA, Hugo SWA, Karval Reservoir SWA, Kinney Lake SWA, and Ramah Reservoir SWA.

The current Wildlife Technician IV supervises this position. This position is designed as a support role and, therefore, will be responsible for working under the supervision of the Wildlife Property Technicians, District Wildlife Managers, and biologists as they implement habitat improvement projects and a wide variety of other wildlife-related responsibilities.  This position will assist with the routine maintenance of state wildlife areas, irrigation infrastructure in state wildlife areas, other facilities, and area equipment maintenance, including maintaining all the various buildings and facilities.  

Work can include (but is not limited to):

• Tree and willow planting 
• Fence building and maintenance 
• General maintenance and cleaning of public facilities, including restrooms, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, and trails.
• Mowing and trimming operations.  
• Operation of tractors and mowing equipment.
• Operation of forestry equipment. 
• Operation of herbicide application equipment.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance on state-owned vehicles and equipment. 
• Assures quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair, and cleanliness.
• May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work, and transporting materials and supplies.
• Maintains a working knowledge of and safely operates all relevant equipment and tools, including tractors, mowers, chainsaws,power saws, drills, air compressors, generators, spray equipment, etc.   
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a current motor vehicle report. 
• Willing to work outside during inclement weather. 
• Knowledge of power tools and hand tools is preferred. 
• Knowledge of small engines and other equipment maintenance and repair preferred. 
• Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays. 
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills. 
• Ability to work with little to no supervision. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• This position involves physical activities that require considerable arm and leg use and movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking,