Local recruitment: TEMPORARY Water Resources Section Admin

• Salary: $19.00 – $22.00 Hourly
• Location: Denver Metro, CO
• Job Type: Temporary (9 months or less)
• Job Number: 2025TEMP- PMA164
• Department: Department of Natural Resources
• Division: Colorado Parks & Wildlife
• Opening Date: 08/18/2025
• Closing Date: Continuous
• FLSA: Determined by Position
• Primary Physical Work Address: 6060 Broadway Denver, CO 80216
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Department Contact Information: Patrick Warnes patrick.warnes@state.co.us
• Type of Announcement: This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
• 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.

Department Information

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) – PAYING $19.00 – $22.00 PER HOUR

EMPLOYMENT STARTS 09/15/2025 THROUGH 06/15/2025.

To apply, please submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or cover letters). This announcement will remain open until FILLED.  You are encouraged to apply early.

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. 

Description of Job

This position is responsible for aiding CPW’s Water Resources Team with daily workload and special projects, especially as it relates to water project development, water quality, instream flow protection, and water rights administration. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in water resources, data analysis, and environmental fieldwork. This position will primarily work in the office and will include a significant amount of administrative duties. However, on occasion this position will conduct
field work.

Specific Duties include:

• Data management and analysis in Excel
• Project management assistance including:
  o Meeting scheduling
  o Notes management
  o Action item assignments and follow-up
  o Presentation development
• Editing and writing, including:
  o Reviewing draft written materials for accuracy, readability, and grammar.
  o Comment coordination and compilation of comment sets
  o Assist in writing letters, documents and reports
  o Specific research and policy projects as assigned
• Occasional field work to collect water samples/flow data
• Help maintain and calibrate water quality equipment
• Researching specific issues  
• Other Water Section support such as:
  o File management
  o Instream flow water rights program support
  o Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft and Google suites
Willingness to assist CPW staff in fieldwork at various locations around the state
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Excellent communication skills, including making phone calls

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of professional or educational experience in natural resources management, science, water policy, or a closely related field
Experience collecting and analyzing water quality samples
Experience with project management
Experience reading and interpreting complex policy and other regulatory documents
Experience with data management and data analysis
Advanced Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables, graph and chart generation, and formulas.
Experience with Access, R, and /or ArcGIS

Required Competencies
Strong customer service skills, as demonstrated by consistently positive interactions with internal and external customers.
Ability to quickly learn complex and diverse issues in natural resources science and policy.
Demonstrates positive “can-do” attitude when faced with new challenges.
Meets or exceeds expectations set by supervisor and checks in when problems arise.
Communicates regularly and effectively with co-workers, including making phone calls
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to concurrently manage work assignments from multiple water section staff members
Strong research and technical writing skills
Detail oriented
Ability to enter data quickly and accurately
Self-starter.
Be resourceful and able to work independently while also contributing to a team.
Willingness to be outside in the elements for occasional fieldwork

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,dnr_hr_employeebenefits@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 an accommodation, please contactdnr_hr_employeebenefits@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 employer:
The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program’s Right to Work 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 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). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it. The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these types of technical issues.

Employer: State of Colorado

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