TEMPORARY Invasive Species Technician – Quality Control – Broadway

Overview

The Department Information and temporary position details describe a 9-month or less assignment at a pay rate of $20.50 per hour. Employment starts are listed for 2026, and applicants are instructed to submit only the application (no attachments). The announcement will remain open until filled, and early applications are encouraged. The Colorado Department of Natural Resources aims to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW) describes its mission to perpetuate wildlife resources, provide quality state parks, and offer enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to act as stewards of Colorado's natural resources.

In addition to performing quality control evaluations, assist the Invasive Species Coordinator and Invasive Species Specialists with the following tasks as assigned:

• Independently or as a team, evaluate the quality of WID Stations
• Conduct secret-shopper quality assurance evaluations at WID Stations
• Conduct customer service quality assurance evaluations
• Write up reports based on the secret shopper quality assurance evaluations

This position requires regular overnight travel and distance driving. Early morning, evening & weekend work required.

In addition to performing quality control evaluations, assist the Invasive Species Coordinator and Invasive Species Specialists with the following tasks as assigned:

• Independently or as part of a team, staff educational events and give professional presentations to increase education among a variety of users (e.g. homeowners associations, community action networks, watershed groups, youth events, school groups, anglers, boaters, etc)
• Independently or in a group, perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities at Colorado reservoirs (e.g. holidays, tournaments, etc), as needed
• Assist the mechanic with power washer unit maintenance, servicing, diagnostics, repair, transport and storage
• Provide excellent customer service to members of the public and partner agencies
• Perform general office work such as data entry, filing, copying, loading and unloading supplies, GIS map mapping or analysis, paying bills, etc
• Write technical reports, memos and briefing documents
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to trailer boats/decontamination (power washer) units on highways and steep mountain roads
• Excellent driving record and ability to work weekends, early mornings and evenings
• Ability to travel and be away from home every week if needed
• Employee may be required to camp in rustic settings and must provide own camping equipment and gear when performing biological field work

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or comparable work experience
• Knowledge of boat and trailer anatomy
• Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in the field of ANS or Invasive Species
• Current (Stage II) Certification in Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination
• Experience performing boat inspections and decontaminations
• Experience working with the public in a customer service-related field
• Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences or comparable work experience

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. If you require reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Anna Kargobai-Murray, at a or call  x8647.

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