CPW Angler Education Specialist Administrator III - Denver, CO
Job details
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $58,872 - $94,188/yr
- Posted
- yesterday
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
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.
Position Duties
The new, full-time position is responsible for the comprehensive management and expansion of angler education programs at Lake Lehow, the Denver Metro area's primary angler education facility.
Manage all logistical and scheduling aspects for approximately 140 annual angler education events hosted at Lake Lehow.
Oversee facility and equipment maintenance at Lake Lehow, coordinating directly with the property owner, Denver Water, to ensure operational readiness.
Lead the volunteer management program for Lake Lehow events, including maintaining the active volunteer roster, tracking hours, providing on-site supervision, training and communication
Support statewide recruitment and retention efforts for the Angler Education volunteer program, collaborating with the Statewide and Regional Coordinators.
Cultivate and strengthen strategic partnerships with existing organizations utilizing Lake Lehow, while actively engaging new partners to broaden program reach.
Provide support to R3 (Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation) initiatives specific to angler education and the R3 unit's overall objectives.
Deliver angler education programs and clinics at Lake Lehow and other locations throughout the state.
By dedicating a full-time resource to this location, the role enables the Statewide Angler Education Coordinator to prioritize and execute broader statewide initiatives.
Angler Education Volunteer Coordination, Recruitment and Retention
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of relevant experience in natural resources, wildlife management, biology, aquatic biology, fishery science or management, public engagement, volunteer management, education, program management, environmental education or interpretation, partnership coordination, public administration, office administration, training or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
A combination of related education in any Science related degree will be acceptable., Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Aquatic Biology/Fishery Science/Aquaculture/Fishery Management, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Geography, Geology, Outdoor Recreation, Zoology/Animal Sciences, Water resources planning or management, Public Administration, Social Sciences (e.g., sociology, psychology, human dimensions), Public Engagement/volunteer management, Education, Program Management/Project Management and/or relevant experience in natural resources, wildlife management, biology, aquatic biology, fishery science or management, public engagement, volunteer management, education, program management, environmental education or interpretation, partnership coordination, public administration, office administration, training related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years
- Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
- Excellent customer service skills, problem solving abilities and critical thinking.
- Parks and wildlife related knowledge/experience.
- Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation.
- Fishing and angler experience.
- Experience leading educational programs and writing curricula.
- Volunteer management or coordination.
- Ability to speak or translate Spanish and/or American Sign Language.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Self – motivated, ability to work well independently as well as in/with a team.
- Keen attention to detail and managing complex schedules.
- Strong interpersonal skills and developing relationships with partners.
- Ability to interact with varying age groups and experience levels.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google suites.
- Excellent problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to perform under pressure and on deadline.
- State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
- 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). 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
Other Qualifications
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.
This recruitment may fill multiple vacancies at the same reporting level.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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.. 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 [email protected].
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 [email protected] 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.
Benefits
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
- I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).
- I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.
- I acknowledge this receipt of this notice.
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Agency Information
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