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CPW ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III Highline Lake State Park Loma, CO

State of Colorado

Mesa County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jul 2026

💰 $71,904/yr($51,360/yr – $71,904/yr)

About the role

Posting number: PMA 00478 07/26

Department: Department of Natural Resources

Division: Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Job classification: Administrative Assistant III

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Natural Resources, Customer Service, Office and Administrative Support, Wildlife

Summary

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.

This position is open only to Colorado state residents at the time of application.

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.

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 Colorado's natural resources.

This work unit exists 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. The Agency’s long range and strategic plan will be executed by providing outstanding customer service, as well as safe, quality recreational opportunities for visitors, while effectively managing the natural resources and facilities of Highline Lake State Park.

Examples of duties

This position exists to provide customer service at Highline State Park in regards to Park reservations, amenities and operations, fishing, hunting, and watchable wildlife; Interpret rules, regulations, and brochures; Sell licenses, state park passes and registrations to the public; Manage a variety of Visitor Center programs including retail sales, group area reservations and website/phone communications; Coordinate front office operations including recruiting, hiring, scheduling and training of temporary employees and volunteers; Provide administrative assistance to the Park Manager V with an emphasis on accounting and financial record keeping while managing special projects.

Accounting
Accurate completion and processing of documents including all aspects of finance pertaining to Park operations, Park Manager V and unit staff. Pays accounts payable by coding, completing and correction of documents for CORE entry. Establish, administer and monitor financial processes, including verification of all coding information to assure compliance with fiscal procedures, delivery of designated goods and ser