CPW Park Professional (Administrator II) - St. Vrain State Park Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5229421) Apply  CPW Park Professional (Administrator II) - St. Vrain State Park Salary $50,856.00 - $66,120.00 Annually Location Weld County, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number PMA 00543 02/26 Department Department of Natural Resources Division Colorado Parks & Wildlife Opening Date 02/10/2026 Closing Date 2/24/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 3785 Weld County Road #24.5, Longmont, CO 80504 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information patrick.warnes@state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. Hiring Pay Rate Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis.A salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. 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. Onsite housing is available but not conditional of employment. 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 and Dental plans + Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 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 + Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system + Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE 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. This work unit exists to manage St. Vrain State Park within the guidelines of Colorado State statutes, regulations, and Division of Parks and Wildlife policy and procedures for the use and benefit of over 250,000 visitors which utilize the area annually. This unit provides a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities to the public, while working to ensure that safety and high quality standards are met. It maintains and improves visitor facilities, park infrastructure and natural resources within the park. This unit is responsible for providing visitor services, maintenance functions, natural resource protection, natural resource education, administrative functions, law enforcement, inter-agency cooperation and assisting with statewide programs. The work unit administers State Park Programs within the district, and provides recreation and natural resource management expertise to Federal, State, County, Local and Private entities. Description of Job This position will ensure visitor safety and resource protection at St. Vrain State Park by managing 2 or more major operational sections of the park) and having operational knowledge of all park sections. Volunteer Program and Education/Interpretation will be the two major operational areas of responsibility at time of hire, but may change to include, but not be limited to: Revenue, Office front desk, Entrance stations, Campground/ Reservations, and trail maintenance. The position will also manage 1 or more minor sections such as signs, capacity, hunting, trails, visitation, water augmentation monitoring and accounting and other duties as assigned. Areas of responsibility required to complete these operations include planning work strategies, park policies and procedures, managing temporary employees (hiring, scheduling, terminating), maintaining a safe recreational environment as well as performing and overseeing some or all daily operational tasks. This Position will be assigned one or more operational sections of the park to manage budgets, employees and operations. There is an expected general maintenance component to this position including janitorial, buildings, grounds and project maintenance. This position also exists to address unforeseen issues, duties, problems, etc. that the visitors, staff, park, or agency may encounter. This position may take on assigned responsibilities beyond the scope and boundaries of St. Vrain State Park. Program Management + Plan, direct, and participate in program-related activities of the work unit which may include: environmental education, land/boat patrol, bike path/trail patrol, revenue collection, campground patrol, volunteer management, Boating, Campground, Capacity, Education and Interpretation, Entrance/Office, Hunting, Revenue, Trails, Visitation as well as various maintenance or administrative duties. Assure work unit safety & natural resource protection needs are accomplished effectively, efficiently, and consistently by researching, designing, developing, planning, budgeting, and implementing work unit operational guidelines, procedures, programs, and/or plans. Develops, plans, and implements, and/or supervises a variety of educational, public safety, informational, and interpretive programs and events to expand upon the purpose of the work unit and to promote the work unit as well as Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Collaborates with other work unit managers at St. Vrain to assure efforts in all work unit areas are consistent with the goals of the work unit and Colorado State Parks. Temporary Work Program Supervisor + This position develops and implements processes to ensure temporary workers are performing their assigned duties within the park on a daily basis. Interviews, hires, trains, and supervises temporary staff as well as volunteers. Hire and train seasonal employees, inventory retail items and order when necessary, work with volunteers to cross train and fill scheduling gaps. Administration, Budgeting and Accounting + Administrative duties that may or may not be directly related to sections of responsibility previously listed above within St. Vrain State Park. Management of entrance station sales of passes, permits, licenses, registrations and retail items, to include maintaining displays, monitoring and ordering inventories, completing and submitting monthly reports to the park manager, accounting, and training other employees to assist with these programs. Responsible for budgets within areas of responsibility. Responsible for proper use of State credit cards. Field Presence and Maintenance + Each Section manager is expected to perform basic cleaning and maintenance within their section. This employee may work alone at night or off-season and performs regular preventative maintenance duties as needed. Maintenance and upkeep of vehicles, park grounds, and office areas are a responsibility shared by all FTE staff (including this position). The majority of visitation to the work unit occurs in the park on weekends and holidays. As a result, this position will work in the field, in part, to best serve employees and the public during those high use periods. During times when no commissioned officers are on park this position will monitor park activity and communicate needs/problems by radio or phone to the appropriate office or agency in the best interests of public and staff safety. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications Five (5) years of experience in general Office/Clerical Support, Administrative Assistant Experience, Customer & Public Service, Financial/Procurement Support, Document & Information Management, Coordination/Project Support, retail management, volunteer management, environmental education. OR Education and Experience: A combination of related in any Science related degree will be acceptable, Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Aquatic Biology/Fishery, Science/Aquaculture/Fishery Management, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Geography, Geology, Outdoor Recreation, Zoology/Animal Sciences, Engineering, P.E / Professional Engineer, Water resources planning or management, Economics, Public Administration, Communications, Law, Social Sciences (e.g., sociology, psychology, human dimensions), Public Engagement/volunteer management, Education, Business, Program Management/Project Management, Computer Science, Applied Computing, Computer Engineering, IT, Accounting, Finance, Marketing equal to five (5) years Class Code:ADMINISTRATOR (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-hr-professionals/job-classifications/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-h1b) Preferred Qualifications: + Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience is considered. + Current or former State experience relevant to this position. + Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Excel, Google suite, and virtual networking. + Ability to work in a team, excellent communication skills. Required Competencies: + Organizational and time management skills. + Strong written and oral communication skills. + Strong multi tasking and prioritization skills. + Strong computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google suite. Conditions of Employment: + Colorado residency is required at the time of application. + Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle. + Driving and Criminal background checks required. + Regular work hours may start before 7 AM and extend past 6 PM. + Weekends, holidays and shift work required. + Travel for training and/or other park operational needs as needed. + 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). + May be required to travel for trainings, meetings and other job specific needs, this could include overnight travel. + 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 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, i f 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 ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) 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 to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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, at spb.colorado.gov under 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 notconsidered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important todocument 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. + This recruitment may be used to fill more than one vacancy at this level and reporting location. 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 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 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 accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnr_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 DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/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. 01 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 (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQ's at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident? + 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. 03 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 your application from the current position (if not applicable, please enter "N/A"): 04 Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of experience in administration or customer service in an office environment . + 0 to less than 1 year + 1 year but less than 2 years + 2 years but less than 3 years + 3 years but less than 4 years + 4 years but less than 5 years + 5 years but less than 6 years + 6 years or more + No experience yet 05 A combination of related in any Science related degree will be acceptable, Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Aquatic Biology/Fishery, Science/Aquaculture/Fishery Management, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Geography, Geology, Outdoor Recreation, Zoology/Animal Sciences, Engineering, P.E / Professional Engineer, Water resources planning or management, Economics, Public Administration, Communications, Law, Social Sciences (e.g., sociology, psychology, human dimensions), Public Engagement/volunteer management, Education, Business, Program Management/Project Management, Computer Science, Applied Computing, Computer Engineering, IT, Accounting, Finance, Marketing. Are you using education to substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis? If so please explain your degree level and type and how it relates to the position. If not please put N/A. 06 Do you have prior Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience? + Yes + No 07 If you have prior Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience please explain. If not please put N/A 08 Do you have any experience working or volunteering in an outdoor recreation setting? Please explain. If not please put N/A 09 Do you currently possess a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 10 Please describe your customer service-related experience. Include information related to public contact, retail experience, and media/public outreach efforts. Please describe the type of experience, your years of experience, and any special knowledge, skills, or abilities you may possess. 11 Please describe your experience in accounting, budgeting, and data entry. Include information related to retail sales accounting, cash handling, business purchasing, record management, reconciling and tracking budgets, and experience in using budgeting/accounting software. Please describe the type of experience, your years of experience, and any special knowledge, skills, or abilities you may possess. 12 Please describe your clerical and office management skills and experience. Include information related to managing an office, general clerical skills, experience working with and supporting staff, experience with typical office equipment, inventory management, and hiring/supervising staff and volunteers. Please describe the type of experience, your years of experience, and any special knowledge, skills, or abilities you may possess. 13 Describe your experience with customer service. Describe in detail and dates (mm/yyyy). 14 Do you have any experience supervising staff and/or volunteers? Please explain: 15 Please describe what makes a team successful and the specific role you would play in making this team successful. 16 Please briefly describe why you're interested in working at St. Vrain State Park and for Colorado Parks & Wildlife: 17 Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. This announcement requests a Cover Letter and Resume is attached to your application, however do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements in your application since these attachments are not used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Cover Letters (and optional Resume attachments) are considered in later recruitment steps. If you are using education to substitute, meet or exceed the minimum qualifications for this position, you must be able to provide a copy of your education-related transcripts for verification if requested. 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