THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $26.00 PER HOUR

EMPLOYMENT STARTS 06/17/2024 THROUGH 03/07/2025. (The starting date is negotiable.)

Hybrid; 2 days per week at 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO, 80216

To apply, please submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or cover letters). This announcement will remain open until 05/03/2024, but 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) 
Their 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.

Description of Job

CPW’s Policy and Planning section supports development of parks, wildlife and outdoor recreation policies and plans. 

The Policy and Planning section is seeking a temporary Policy and Planning Associate to help with a variety of high priority planning, policy, and public involvement projects. This temporary, entry-level position is full-time (40 hrs/week) for up to nine months. 

Primary duties include:

• Assisting with public/internal meeting planning and logistics; including taking meeting minutes.

• Analyzing and summarizing public feedback, survey results and comment forms.

• Administrative tasks, zoom support and other general office duties to support public involvement, policy and planning activities, and internal staff processes.

• Internet research, drafting and editing documents, memos, or presentations related to a wide variety of park, wildlife, outdoor recreation, natural resource and/or community/stakeholder engagement issues.

• Supporting agency staff in data collection, documentation and analysis efforts. This could include field and online data collection, data entry and analysis.

*Position may require occasional overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Basic Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science/Studies, Communications, Community Engagement, Parks Administration, Natural Resource Policy, Conservation Leadership, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Resources, Wildlife/Biology or a related field, with experience and interest in parks, wildlife, outdoor recreation and/or community engagement professions. Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Suites and internet research is required. Candidates should also be well organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated and have excellent communication skills (oral and written). They should also be able to work independently as well as collaboratively, multi-task effectively and possess an overall positive attitude. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in community engagement/outreach efforts

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Willingness and desire to learn

• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn various web applications and digital tools

• Strong time-management skills and the ability to balance multiple projects at once

• Demonstrates passion and interest in related subject areas

• Experience in data collection and analysis

• Experience conducting research and summarizing it into easy-to-read reports]

Supplemental Information

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 performing 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.
 
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 get in touch with DNR's coordinator at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date 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 the 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 the original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
 
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