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OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

We invite you to explore our website at 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.

The Habitat Conservation Team exists to exercise principle responsibility for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Habitat Conservation programs for wildlife species and the integration of those programs with CPW’s game and species conservation programs through strategic, tactical, and operational planning and implementation activities for all species as well as species-specific habitat management activities. Furthermore, the Habitat Conservation Team exercises principle responsibility for conservation planning and active habitat management implementation for priority wildlife species. This is accomplished by the formation of partnerships, cooperative ventures, and other collaborative relationships with diverse governmental and non-governmental interests, both within and outside Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Governmental interests include local, state of Colorado, other state, and federal agencies. Non-governmental interests include private landowners as individuals or organizations, and economic, conservation, environmental, and sportsmen’s organizations.

Description of Job

This position is responsible for coordinating the planning, design, delivery, and monitoring of strategic habitat conservation efforts for Pinion Juniper/Desert Shrub habitat types in Colorado. The position coordinates the development of goals and objectives with internal staff and external conservation partners to ensure outcome-based objectives based upon the best available scientific data, information, and models. Duties include identifying priority species, identifying limiting habitat factors, and compiling and applying models describing population-habitat relationships. The position coordinates the development and design of on-the-ground strategies for achieving objectives by developing species habitat decision support tools; designating priority areas; and formulating habitat objectives to achieve population objectives. The position oversees the implementation of active habitat conservation actions to achieve defined habitat and population goals and objectives, collaborates with external partners, identifies and secures external funding, and provides project management and administration. The position serves as the CPW Habitat Conservation Team representative for Pinion Juniper/Desert Shrub habitat types and coordinates with staff to develop and implement the habitat component of habitat management plans. The position acts as an informal work lead for habitat biologist implementing active habitat management. The position assists with the development and implementation of monitoring and research efforts to evaluate assumptions made in population-habitat models, decision support tools, habitat responses to conservation actions, population responses to conservation actions, and progress toward habitat and population objectives.

Develops and adheres to Habitat Conservation planning standards for use by cost center management in preparation of annual work and budget plans to meet program objectives. Guides, reviews, evaluates and analyzes Habitat Conservation Team work plans to determine progress toward goals and objectives. Recommends resource reallocations where warranted to meeting priority program objectives. Develops purchasing agreements and manages budgets necessary to acquire materials and personal services for forest restoration and data management. Prepares required reports for annual/periodic budget and planning updates. May also be assigned to special habitat initiatives and projects as needed to achieve agency goals.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications
Seven (7) years of relevant experience in forestry, wildlife ecology, wildlife biology, wildlife research, natural resource management or an occupation related to the work assigned
to this position

OR
A combination of related education in forestry, biology wildlife ecology, wildlife biology, wildlife management, zoology, ecology, natural resource management orand/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years



Substitutions

• Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional 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
• Current or former experience relevant to active habitat management, Pinion-Juniper/Desert Shrub project management and ecological monitoring.
• Experience in budget management, budget tracking and reporting.
• Experience in data management and analysis.
• Experience with ArcGIS and spatial analysis.
• Experience in the State of Colorado’s procurement process.
• Strong background in Colorado flora and fauna.
• Professional level writing, research and communication development skills
• Experience working in a government role
• High level of written and oral communications Commercial Driver’s License

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.
• Travel is expected within the state of Colorado 5-7 days a month.
• Schedule is hybrid/flexible. Normal operating hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm 5 days per week. Some, evening/weekend work may periodically be required.
• 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:

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 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.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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, at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@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 dnr_hr_employeebenefits@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 , 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.

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