Department Information

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.

Description of Job

Assures work unit maintenance needs are accomplished effectively and efficiently by planning and completing and/or delegating appropriate maintenance duties, resolving maintenance related problems, operating within an established budget to order, purchase materials/supplies, and complete and submit required reports. Designs work plans and completes and/or delegates field work to achieve the park’s maintenance goals for landscaping, weed/pest management, utility systems, equipment, vehicles, picnic areas, campgrounds, trails, boat ramps and the park’s natural resources while assuring the safety of the public and park employees. Works with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Development Staff, contractors and vendors to complete projects. Plans and conducts safety training for FTE and temporary employees to reduce accidents. Is the designated safety officer for the park. Conducts park inspections of buildings, grounds, roads, facilities and structures and documents findings. Ensures the park meets established standards and practices in the storage of chemicals, paints, hazardous materials, building supplies and the proper disposal of waste/surplus materials.

Attends 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.

SUPERVISION
Formulates and directs the set-up of internal processes to supervise two full-time (FTE) and ten temporary (TWP) employees and directs their activities to accomplish the park’s annual work program. the park maintenance 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. Develops and implements processes to ensure the daily operations of the park run smoothly including: recruiting, hiring, training, assigning duties, scheduling, resolving conflicts, disciplinary/corrective actions, delegation of special projects/duties, completing performance evaluations, verifying timesheets, ensuring compliance with statutes, policies and procedures, maintaining documents and employee files. Delegates and assigns routine or project oriented tasks.

MAINTENANCE
Performs Maintenance tasks independently or in conjunction with subordinate staff in the construction, repair, cleaning and fabrication of buildings, facilities, equipment, vehicles and grounds to further the goals of the maintenance work program. Monitors, maintains and manages the park maintenance section including grounds and related infrastructure. These areas include but may not be limited to: electrical, plumbing, sprinkler systems, campgrounds, picnic areas, roads condition and cleanliness, dumpsters and waste management, roads and road shoulders, open space areas (with vegetation, wildlife and pest management), interior/exterior lighting, and management of pesticides/herbicides. Operates and maintains/repairs maintenance related equipment including but not limited to: Tractors, tractor implements, skid steer, trailers, OHV and dirt bikes, snowmobiles, dump truck, snow plow, mowers, landscaping tools, a wide variety of power and hand tools. Maintains skills and certifications (if required) in the areas of water systems, sewer, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting.

ADMINISTRATION
Prepare records and reports concerning the areas that fall under the park maintenance 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 fleet, usage reports for fuel, chemicals, periodic activity logs, requests for bids from contractors, vendors, recording work hours and maintaining all records according to policy.

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Provides for Design and Development of parks small capital projects improvements and minor in-house renovations of park facilities. Researches materials and prepares necessary concept drawings. Provides in-put, comments, and recommendations to park management staff for capital construction projects that occur on the park. Is the designated project manager for construction activity on the park that cannot be managed by the region’s engineering personnel. Ensures GIS mapping information for park’s infrastructure is part of documents for all new construction on the park and/or either directly or through delegation maps existing infrastructure through GIS technology to upgrade all park records.

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & PROTECTION
Provides for natural resource management and protection by overseeing subordinates in the development and implementation of plans that preserve, protect, and enhance the park’s natural resources through accepted agricultural, horticultural, and forestry practices. Determines needs, establishes priorities, implements program practices, and requests appropriate funds to accomplish necessary tasks.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of relevant experience in in construction, carpentry, equipment/machinery operation, farming, ranching, range land management, wildlife/habitat management, resource management, landscaping, facility maintenance/management, HVAC, plumbing, welding, electrical or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

OR

A combination of related education in construction or project management, natural resources, environmental science, recreation management, business or a related field of study and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years

Substitutions

• Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position
• Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience

Required Competencies

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong level of written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use and operate computers and email
• Ability to obtain and maintain position certifications

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.
• May be required to work weekends/holidays and after hours shifts.
• Must be capable of operating maintenance equipment including but not limited to: mowers, chain saws, weed whips, tractors, skid steer, snow plow, backhoe, dump truck, and OHV’s.
• 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).

APPEAL RIGHTS:

Supplemental Information

• 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 (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.