TEMPORARY/INTERNSHIP Property Technician – Walden, CO Housing Available

Posting number: 2026TEMP- PMA119

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

Assist the Property Technician with the daily maintenance and improvement of State Wildlife Areas in Jackson County. Primary duties will include but are not limited to: noxious weed control; facility and equipment maintenance; fence repair and construction; mandatory big game animal checks; operating and maintaining vehicles, trailers, weed spraying equipment, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s), power tools, and chainsaws; handling animal carcasses; data recording and record keeping; as well as interacting with and answering questions from hunters and anglers. This position will also assist District Wildlife Managers, Biologists, and other Property Technicians with wildlife management related tasks.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have a current & valid driver’s license for operating a state vehicle
Work-site will provide some uniform items, however the employee may be required to purchase limited
uniform items at their own expense.
Must have experience working with a variety of hand and power tools
Must have vehicle/equipment/maintenance experience
Must have ability to hike long distances with a pack
Must have ability to accomplish physically demanding tasks
Must be willing and able to work outside which may involve inclement weather
Must possess a good attitude
Must possess enthusiasm for protecting Colorado’s resources

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

TO APPLY:
Email resume and three references to Louis Moeller at