Department Information

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 and Roth 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
• 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.

Description of Job

Manages overall maintenance programs for Elkhead Reservoir State Park, which will involve the supervision of temporary personnel, oversee all facility equipment, grounds and natural resource maintenance operations and programs on the park. Provides maintenance, repair and construction of electrical, water and sewage systems, buildings, facilities, equipment, roads, boat ramps, shorelines, beaches, grounds and trails. Supports park management through inspection and project management of all maintenance and construction activities, implementation of work program goals and preventative maintenance. Oversees the management and daily operations of the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) program at Elkhead Reservoir State Park. Provides a safe and pleasant environment for recreational activities by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and operating equipment, systems, grounds, facilities, and infrastructure for the use of park visitors and staff. Inspects and manages maintenance needs of the park grounds, swim beach, roads, shorelines, campsites, picnic areas, trails, state fleet owned vehicles and general equipment. Participates in the planning and execution of natural resource management, weed/pest management and maintaining compliance with Local, State, and Federal guidelines (OSHA, ADA, etc.). Provides management support by hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising temporary park employees and volunteers to accomplish work plan goals and fulfill day to day, periodic and long term functions. Has purchasing responsibilities, will work with budgets, contractors, and must operate within state fiscal guidelines. Will acquire and maintain certifications as needed to fulfill the functions of the position. Responsible for all of the above areas and duties/tasks as assigned by the PM V position.

MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISION
Assures work unit maintenance needs are accomplished effectively and efficiently by planning and implementing maintenance activities, resolving maintenance relate problems, budgeting, order and purchasing materials and supplies, and completing all related reports. Design and develop work program plans. Inspect facilities, grounds, vehicles, equipment and all repair and construction projects to assure quality performance, public and employee safety and resource and facility protection and enhancement. Directs and schedules the maintenance programs including preventative maintenance, repair, construction, and maintenance of park facilities, utilities, equipment, vehicles, grounds and natural resources. Recruits, hires, and trains seasonal maintenance staff to accomplish a variety of park needs. Operates and maintains various equipment including tractor, backhoe, loader, dump truck, mowers, snowplow, and small engine equipment. Ensures that all vehicles and equipment are maintained in working order. Performs preventative maintenance or repairs and makes recommendations on needed equipment, vehicles and tools. Recruit, hire, supervise, and train staff to assist in accomplishing tasks
AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES MANAGEMNET/ SUPERVISION
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
Plan, implement, direct and participate in activities designed to protect, preserve and enhance the natural resource using accepted agricultural, horticultural and forestry practices. Specifically develops and implements the parks’ noxious weed, pest control and forest management programs. Monitor infestation problems, insect and disease issues, and overall vitality of native vegetation, erosion problems, and water quality and visitor impacts. Determines needs, establishes priorities, implements program practices and requests appropriate funds to accomplish goals. Provides documentation of all projects.

FACILITY MAINTENANCE
Performs routine, preventative and controlled maintenance task independently or in conjunction with temporary staff in the construction, maintenance, fabrication, and repair of buildings and facilities. Performs skilled electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, concrete, and painting, staining, and welding work. Maintains and operates park water and electrical distribution systems and sewage treatment systems where applicable.

ADMINISTRATION AND TRAINING

Administrative duties include regular reports from every section of responsibility; include filing and maintaining records for the required time periods. Replying to email and phone requests. Budgets for, and documents expenditures related to program management. Orders and purchases materials and supplies necessary to maintain and operate programs and completes all related purchase requisitions and receiving reports. Attends related training to ensure proficiency and legal compliance with safety and administrative regulations. Must be able to obtain a class C water, Class 1 Distribution, Class 1 Collection certificate within one year if required.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications
At least four years of work experience in construction, carpentry, equipment/machinery operation, farming, ranching, range land management, wildlife/habitat management, resource management, landscaping, facility maintenance/management, HVAC, plumbing, electrical or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. You must adequately demonstrate your experience in your application as it relates to the duties of this position. No formal college education is required.

Substitutions

• Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position
• Professional level writing, research and communication development skill
• Strong level of written and oral communications
• Previous experience with MS4 programs and compliance

Required Competencies

• Strong written skills with an understanding of legal and regulatory concepts and language
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Conditions of Employment

• State of 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.
• Occasional Travel is Required.
• Schedule is 5 days per week. Evening/weekend work may be required.
• Must be capable of operating boats, OHV, golf carts, maintenance equipment (including but not limited to: mowers, chain saws, weed whips, tractors, snow plow, backhoe, dump truck and other maintenance related equipment)
• 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).

APPEAL RIGHTS:

Supplemental Information

• 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.