DNR - Human Resources Technician - Apprentice
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DNR - Human Resources Technician - Apprentice
Salary
$3,321.00 - $5,314.00 Monthly
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
PAA 00612 08/2025
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Executive Director's Office
Opening Date
08/22/2025
Closing Date
9/7/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Hiring Pay Rate
Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Patrick Warnes patrick.warnes@state.co.us
Primary Physical Work Address
Hybrid: A home office with occasional in person work at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO 80203
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference? 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. We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-usto 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, Vision and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA (https://copera.org/welcome-pera-members/new-members) 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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs)
For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
This position is located in the Executive Director's Office of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The work unit exists to guide and supervise the activities of the eight Divisions within DNR in the development, preservation and enhancement of Colorado's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of its citizens - both now and in the future.
This position is in the Human Resources Office (HRO) in the Executive Director's Office (EDO) of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Human Resources Office provides professional and technical human resources services for the Department and its seven divisions. The Department includes approximately 1,500 full-time employees and 1,000+ temporary employees. The HRO functions include employee hiring, job evaluation, pay, benefits, Americans with Disabilities Act As Amended (ADAAA), employee wellness and safety, leave, training, performance evaluations, employee relations, labor relations, risk management, contracts, records management, and consultation.
Description of Job
OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to offer an entry-level opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual who would like to gain marketable skills in the promising profession of Human Resources (HR) and in the field of Natural Resources. This position provides opportunities to grow in the field of HR and to develop an understanding of the vision of DNR and the important missions of its Divisions, which include the areas of: avalanche information and education: water conservation; water resources; parks and wildlife; oil and gas; mining and safety; and state trust lands.
While performing the duties of the assignment, the employee in this position will gain experience using HR information systems and databases for hiring/separating employees and other HR actions; responding to requests for information; managing confidential employee files, both electronic and paper; and performing clerical tasks such as answering employee phone calls and emails, completing forms, and filing.
Additionally, the person in this position will have the exciting opportunity to gain an understanding of the mission and business of the Department of Natural Resources by meeting DNR employees and leaders; and attending meetings and other functions to learn about the challenges and trends in the management and preservation of Colorado's natural resources.
This position will be delivering quality human resources services in the Department of Natural Resources and its divisions. Performs professional and technical human resources work required to select employees, allocate positions, implement personnel rules, share information, advice on human resources issues, support transactional requests, and to participate in the development/modification of departmental human resources plans and programs.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Technical HR processing:
Apply laws, rules, policies and procedures in order to accurately process personnel actions for assigned agencies.
Processing actions includes, but is not limited to, evaluating transactional information to ensure adherence to laws, rules, policies and procedures, updating tracking logs, troubleshooting and resolving system errors, verifying supporting documentation/information, applying rules, policies and procedures to make pay or leave calculations, entering actions in the State's employee/payroll system, distributing paperwork as needed to other individuals, and creating and/or maintaining employee files.
Actions are processed within established timeframes and often require inquiries with supervisors, employees and/or other Human Resource Professionals. Create temporary and permanent employee personnel files.
Continually ensure that I-9's are properly processed and timely filed and destroyed within established Federal Law timeframes, and in accordance with HRO procedure. Coordinate actions with the Accounting Payroll section.
Role Development:
This position within a timeframe set by the HR Director will develop knowledge associated with ADA, Benefits, Leaves, Employee Relations, Compensation, Worker's Compensation, Learning/Development and Policy guidance.
Follows and adheres to timelines for apprenticeship development. Expectation is to be at HR Specialist III level by the end of the program.
Timeline to support Apprenticeship development with goal to reach Human Resource Specialist III development and technical skills by the end of year 2 of program.
Other Duties Assigned:
Position manages and administers various special projects with sound business practices as assigned by the Human Resources Director.
This includes conducting extensive and specialized research and/or studies; compiling and reporting data; working closely with HR staff on the development and implementation of new systems, processes, and procedures; and making recommendations to the HR Director, section, and management through the department.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY
Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of work experience performing technical office support, or administrative support activities for Human Resources or any other closely related professional field.
Substitution:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university or non-correspondence school course work in Human Resource Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, Business or any other field of discipline related to the work assignment will substitute for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current or former State of Colorado experience relevant to this position
Data entry experience
Experience using databases
Experience running reports
Experience with office, administrative or Human Resources support activities
Experience using Google suite in a work setting
Strong written and oral communication skills
Superior attention to detail
Self starter with the ability to act independently and with limited supervision
Conditions of Employment:
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).
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality related to the Human Resources Office.
Must demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Must have time strong time-management skills.
Must be dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
Ability to work both remotely and in the office at 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, CO.
Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0g2QAGmusbXBJzL3HxhGitIZOEKnwhrFnx9GqVcQHA/preview?tab=t.0) , 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
The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:
(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)
Hybrid schedule - working from a home office in combination with occasional in person work at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO 80203, offsite meetings or as directed by the supervisor.
**Note: This position will convert to a regular position and will be eligible for a competency based salary increase after the successful completion of a 12 month training plan.
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, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered 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 tospb.colorado.govor 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, atspb.colorado.govunder 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 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.
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 dnrhremployeebenefits@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 dnrhremployeebenefits@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
The Department of Natural Resources participates inE-Verify (https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/E-Verify\Participating\Employer.jpg) in accordance with the program'sRight to Work (https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/ier_righttoworkposter-%20jpeg(1).jpg) for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.Learn more (https://www.e-verify.gov/) 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.
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
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board. There is no residency waiver for this announcement. Please confirm that you are a current resident of Colorado.
Yes
No
02
Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.
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.
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position:
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If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).
Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.
Not Applicable
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Did you upload your résumé and cover letter to this on-line application?
Yes
No
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Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
Yes
No
07
If you are a veteran who is eligible for preference points, did you upload/attach your DD-214? Veterans who wish to seek disability preference points based on a service related disability must submit acceptable documentation to support your claim for veterans' preference (exclude specific/private medical information).
Yes
No
Not Applicable
08
Please describe your data entry experience:
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Please describe your experience using databases:
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Do you have experience using Google suite in a work setting?
Yes
No
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Please describe your interest in this position and how your skills and experience would make you a good fit for this role:
12
Please describe a time you had to management conflicting deadlines on multiple projects. What were challenges and successes you experienced?
Required Question
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