Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must have a current & valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle and acceptable driving record (will be verified as part of comprehensive background check process).
IMPORTANT - Federal law maintains prohibition of illegal drugs. If you have used marijuana within the past 12 months and/or used any illegal drugs within the past 36 months you will be disqualified from the process and will not advance further.
If you have been convicted of a felony or any domestic violence charge, and/or been convicted of any misdemeanors which prohibit POST certification for Colorado Peace Officer standards (see link: Decertifying Misdemeanors Colorado POST (https://post.colorado.gov/sites/post/files/documents/MISDEMEANORS\affecting\cert.pdf) ), you will be disqualified from the process. Successful completion of a comprehensive background check is required.
Must be available to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays and may involve working during inclement weather.
This position requires outdoor physical work that may require climbing in and out of vessels/vehicles and/or under trailers to perform job functions.
The work-site will provide some uniform items, however the employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.
Must attend and successfully complete required Colorado State Park training (may include full exposure to OC spray).
Must have or be able to attain valid current First Aid and CPR certifications.
Must be able to work with limited supervision and work well within a team.
Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service.
Basic computer skills required (MS Office Suite, Google App Suite)
Preference may be given to applicants with or working towards a Natural Resources degree or similar education.
Previous experience handling money and working with the public is preferred.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday.
River Patrol duties:
IMPORTANT - Must be experienced and proficient in Class IV-V whitewater boating. Preference may be given to people possessing these skills. Documentation of river experience required on application.
Off-Highway Vehicle Ranger Positions:
IMPORTANT - Must be experienced and proficient in technical single-track dirt bike riding.
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
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position will perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Ability to perceive color differences and to hear verbal and radio communications.
Supplemental Information
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.
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Are you at least 21 years of age or older?
Yes
No
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Do you currently possess and are you able to maintain a valid Driver's License?
Yes
No
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Are you a current student, graduated within the past three years, OR have you experienced a recent career change related to natural resources ? If so, you may be eligible for CPW's paid-internship program (this not required for employment consideration)
Yes
No
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Do you possess current First Aid and CPR certifications -OR- are you able to obtain these certifications?
Yes
No
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Are you able to work various shifts, weekends and holidays?
Yes
No
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Do you have prior Colorado Parks & Wildlife work experience?
Yes
No
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Please select which areas of experience your work history includes:
Customer Service
Law Enforcement
Natural Resources Management
Report Writing
Biology, Natural History or Outdoor Education
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What @type of customer service experience do you have?
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Please describe why you're interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife:
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Please describe how your work experience translates to your ability to successfully perform this position's job functions:
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How do you feel about performing law enforcement duties?
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Successful completion and passing of background and/or drug screening may be required for placement in this position (This is required for all non-commissioned positions).
I understand and accept these terms
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This is a temporary position and is anticipated to not exceed 9-months. Please acknowledge your acceptance of these terms:
I understand and accept these terms
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The following questions ask about your information and may be grounds for your removal from the application process based on the Qualifications and/or Conditions of Employment listed in the announcement. You must respond to all questions based upon the date of your application.
I acknowledge receipt of this notice
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HAVE YOU USED MARIJUANA IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS?
Yes
No
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HAVE YOU ILLEGALLY USED OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (cocaine, hallucinogens, etc...) IN THE PAST 3 YEARS?
Yes
No
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HAVE YOU BEEN CONVICTED OF DUI OR DWAI IN THE PAST 2 YEARS?
Yes
No
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HAVE YOU BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY FELONY OFFENSE?
Yes
No
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HAVE YOU BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES WHICH WILL AFFECT POST CERTIFICATION? SEE: https://post.colorado.gov/sites/post/files/documents/MISDEMEANORS\affecting\cert.pdf
I acknowledge receipt/review of the linked document and attest that I HAVE NOT been convicted of any of the listed offenses
I acknowledge receipt/review of the linked document and attest that I HAVE been convicted of one or more of the listed offenses
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ARE YOU EXPERIENCED AND PROFICIENT IN CLASS IV-V WHITEWATER BOATING?
Yes
No
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IF "YES" TO PREVIOUS QUESTION, LIST WHITEWATER BOATING EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING AT LEAST FIVE DIFFERENT RIVERS OF CLASS IV-V DIFFICULTY, AND WHICH CRAFT YOU ARE COMPETENT IN.
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OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RANGER ONLY - ARE YOU EXPERIENCED AND PROFICIENT IN TECHNICAL SINGLE-TRACK DIRT BIKE RIDING?
Yes
No
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