TEMPORARY Biologist/Community- Citizen Science Denver

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors.  In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW)
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. Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Resource Stewardship Program is seeking to fill a seasonal biologist position. The primary duties include coordinating raptor monitoring and volunteer monitoring on state parks. This 40 hour per week position is split between field based biological surveys, training and managing volunteers, and the coordination of
biological projects from our north Denver location. GIS skills are preferred. This position provides a great entrance into the working worlds of conservation biology, public land management, citizen science, and GIS in the beautiful state of Colorado.
DUTIES:
Responsibilities primarily involve raptor biology and coordination of the raptor monitoring citizen science program, as well as biological research, field surveys, data management, and cartography. Work will include tablet computer mapping in Colorado’s state parks using ArcGIS products like FieldMaps/ArcCollector, as well as volunteer management, volunteer training, GIS analysis, threatened & endangered species management, production of biological training & education materials, and administrative duties.Applicant should have a background in ecology, wildlife, botany, natural resources, volunteer management, GIS or other natural resource sciences; as well as be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Proficiency with ESRI GIS products is preferred. Experience with ArcGIS Online and ESRI Field Maps is helpful. Good organizational skills, good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work with autonomy are required.

Applicant should have a background in ecology, wildlife, botany, natural resources, volunteer management, GIS or other natural resource sciences; as well as be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Proficiency with ESRI GIS products is preferred. Experience with ArcGIS Online and ESRI Field Maps is helpful. Good organizational skills, good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work with autonomy are required.

An ideal candidate will have:
1. Knowledge of wildlife (particularly raptors and birds) and vegetation known to inhabit Colorado and experience with wildlife and/or vegetation sampling techniques.
2. Experience working with, managing, and/or training volunteers.
3. Understanding of recreation, natural resource, and public land management principles and how natural sciences relate to land management.
4. Experience maintaining/populating databases.
5. Ability to create GIS maps to illustrate on-the-ground natural resource conditions.
6. Strong work ethic, organization, and ability to work in a fast-paced setting, both independently and on teams.
7. Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, develop reports, and present information both orally and in writing.
8. Experience with and/or willingness to perform some overnight fieldwork across Colorado in all seasons.
9. Must have (or obtain) a Colorado Driver's license.

This position provides a great opportunity to gain experience in GIS, protected species management, resource management planning, and conservation in a practical, real-world setting. For more info on CO Parks and Wildlife - please see – www.cpw.state.co.us.

Currently, temporary employees of the state of Colorado are not eligible for health benefits. Employees are eligible to accrue sick leave, contribute to a 401k program and the state PERA retirement fund.
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and hiring considerations may be made prior to the application deadline.  Please provide application materials as PDF documents in order to be considered.  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.   or call 303-866-2667 x8647.

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