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Company Name : State of Colorado Job Opportunities
Location : La Plata County, CO
Position : WILDLIFE MANAGER IV / Statewide Wolf Conflict Coordinator – Durango, CO

Job Description : Department Information

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-us to 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
10 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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.

The Southwest Region work unit is a major, geographical based organizational unit of the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife (CPW), essentially the Southwest quadrant of Colorado. The Southwest Region is responsible for administering and managing seven state parks, seventy-five state wildlife areas, the Statewide Game Damage Program, and all of the ancillary operations, programs, projects, and staff resources, fiscal resources and miscellaneous property resources relating to state parks and wildlife activities in the Southwest Region.

The CPW Game Damage Program is legislatively mandated to compensate, mitigate and prevent damages caused by big game for damages enumerated in Article 3, Title 33 C.R.S., assist livestock owners in preventing and resolving conflicts between gray wolves and livestock and to pay fair compensation for any losses of livestock caused by gray wolves, per 33-2-105.8 C.R.S. The Game Damage Program also ensures CPW meets legislative and regulatory compliance by supporting efforts of CPW Areas and Regions to reduce damages for which the state is liable.

Description of Job

This position functions as the statewide wolf conflict coordinator. Proposition 114, now codified as 33-2-105.8 C.R.S., directs CPW to take the steps necessary to begin reintroductions of gray wolves into Colorado by December 2023, to assist livestock owners in preventing and resolving wolf-livestock conflicts and to pay fair compensation for livestock losses caused by wolves. Recently, a pack of gray wolves has naturally migrated into Colorado and has already caused multiple livestock depredations. This position serves as CPW’s statewide staff authority on wolf-livestock conflicts and risk reduction techniques and coordinates with CPW staff, internal workgroups, non-governmental organizations (e.g. defenders of wildlife, working circle, CSU extension, etc.), livestock stakeholder groups and state and federal agencies, entities, and organizations to identify, coordinate, implement and evaluate a variety of risk reduction techniques to minimize wolf-livestock conflicts. The position will also be responsible for developing and implementing education and outreach including, but not limited to, demonstrations/training for CPW field staff, livestock owners and the public on risk reduction technique use, application, and maintenance and will continually monitor and evaluate risk reduction technique effectiveness at local, community and statewide levels. In coordination with Regional, Area and other CPW staff, this position establishes objectives, precedents, and consistency in risk reduction implementation and serves as the statewide authority on wolf-livestock interactions and conflicts and a point of contact for internal staff and external constituents/partners. Risk reduction techniques such as fladry fencing, livestock guard animals, scare devices, and carcass management. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Demonstrates a working knowledge on the use and application of various risk reduction techniques and how those techniques are implemented on the ground by working directly with livestock owners in coordination with CPW staff as the subject matter expert on wolf-livestock conflicts.
Responds to, evaluates and take appropriate action on wolf-livestock depredations and interactions on a statewide basis, which requires overnight travel between CPW Regions and Areas.
Coordinates the delivery of risk reduction tools and materials in coordination with CPW staff.
Utilizes equipment and vehicles including but not limited to tire chains, winches, and operating ATVs, snowmobiles, and trailers in inclement weather conditions, and an ability to lift heavy items into and out of vehicles.
Communicates with CPW staff in response to risk reduction activities, education and outreach activities.
Develops and implements education and outreach trainings, seminars and demonstrations for CPW staff, livestock owners and the public on risk reduction technique use, application and maintenance;
Monitors and evaluates risk reduction technique effectiveness at local, community and statewide levels.
Participates in various meetings to secure funding, resources and support for implementing risk reduction techniques other than what is tangibly provided to livestock owners tied to funding from groups and coalitions used to pay for hiring range rider and carcass management community programs, researching and applying for grant funding opportunities (e.g. WLDGP) to bolster CPW’s risk reduction efforts, and communication with CPW staff in response to these efforts.
Responsible for purchasing and quality control of materials such as determining material specifications and amounts for yearly disbursement through CORE purchasing orders, master agreements, and CPW bid process.
Conducts annual inventory of wolf-livestock prevention materials.
Develops new forms or modify existing forms used statewide for risk reduction materials.
Ensures risk reduction materials are coded and purchased with funding sources other than wildlife cash funds.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications At least a Bachelor’s Degree in wildlife ecology, wildlife biology, wildlife management, zoology, ecology or closely related field AND at least three years of professional* experience in wildlife ecology, wildlife biology, wildlife management, wildlife research or management with wolf specialization.

Professional* work involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is: uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor’s or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.

An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.

Substitutions
Appropriate work experience that provided the same kind, amount, and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the Bachelor’s Degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience
Exceptional communication skills and an ability to communicate complex issues in a concise and comprehensive manner.
Previous experience identifying, coordinating, implementing and evaluating a variety of wolf-livestock risk reduction techniques/methods with livestock producers and landowners.
Experience in communication and coordination with multiple agencies and stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate, coordinate and advise internal colleagues within agencies or organizations.

Conditions of Employment

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).

Must possess a current and valid Colorado Driver’s License when operating a State vehicle.
Frequent regional and statewide travel is required.

Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees who have not been fully vaccinated will be required to submit to twice-weekly serial testing. Testing details will be provided during the onboarding process. Upon hire, new employees will have three (3) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination, or begin twice-weekly serial testing for COVID-19. Testing will be considered paid work time.
Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the

State of Colorado’s Public Health Order
a
nd guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
.

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, if 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
not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to
document 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.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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, Anna Kargobai-Murray, at anna.kargobai-murray@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 contact Anna Kargobai-Murray at anna.kargobai-murray@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

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). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.

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