CPW Park Resource Technician IV - Jackson Lake State Park (Orchard, CO)

About the position

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. 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. This position exists to provide a safe and pleasant environment for recreational activities by cleaning, repairing, replacing and operating equipment, systems, grounds, facilities, and infrastructure for the use of park visitors and staff. This position primarily inspects and manages maintenance needs of park grounds, swim beach, roads, shorelines, campsites, group picnic area, trails, management of park owned and/or State Fleet owned vehicles, alternative vehicles, general equipment maintenance and participates in the planning and execution of natural resource management, weed/pest management and maintaining compliance with Local, State and Federal guidelines (OSHA, ADA, etc).

Responsibilities

• Inspect and manage maintenance needs of park grounds, swim beach, roads, shorelines, campsites, group picnic area, trails.
• Manage park owned and/or State Fleet owned vehicles and general equipment maintenance.
• Participate in planning and execution of natural resource management and weed/pest management.
• Provide management support by hiring, training, scheduling and supervising temporary maintenance personnel and volunteers.
• Operate within state fiscal guidelines for purchasing responsibilities.
• Complete and submit regular reports and communicate with park management and other stakeholders.
• Monitor, maintain and manage assigned sections of grounds and related infrastructure.
• Perform routine, preventative and controlled maintenance tasks on buildings and facilities.
• Prepare records and reports concerning the areas that fall under the park maintenance program.

Requirements

• At least four years of work experience in construction, carpentry, equipment/machinery operation, farming, ranching, range land management, wildlife/habitat management, resource management, landscaping, facility maintenance/management, HVAC, plumbing, electrical or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.

Nice-to-haves

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• 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.