CPW Park Resource Tech IV/Natural Resource Mgmt

About the Department

Join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Our mission is to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today and tomorrow. This means balancing development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our work at dnr.colorado.gov. 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.

About the Team

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is dedicated to perpetuating the state's wildlife resources, providing a quality state parks system, and offering enjoyable, sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities. Our goal is to educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.

This specific work unit manages Cheyenne Mountain State Park. We operate within the guidelines of Colorado State statutes, regulations, and Division of Parks and Wildlife policies to ensure the area benefits the visitors who utilize it annually. Our team provides a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities while ensuring safety and high-quality standards are met. We are responsible for maintaining and improving visitor facilities, park infrastructure, and natural resources.

About the Role

This position is the operational backbone of Cheyenne Mountain State Park's maintenance and safety efforts. You will provide a safe and pleasant environment for recreational activities by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and operating the equipment, systems, grounds, facilities, and infrastructure used by park visitors and staff.

Your day-to-day life will be a blend of hands-on field work and strategic management. You will primarily inspect and maintain recreational resources outside of developed areas, including trails, forested areas, archery ranges, toilets, and fences. You will troubleshoot functions and ensure compliance with Local, State, and Federal guidelines, such as OSHA and ADA standards.

Beyond physical maintenance, you will serve as a leader for temporary maintenance personnel and volunteers. You will be responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising these teams to accomplish work plan goals. You will also manage purchasing, work with budgets and contractors, and ensure all operations adhere to state fiscal guidelines. This role requires you to act as a liaison, communicating regularly with park management, utility companies, outside agencies, partners, and the general public.

Hiring Process

To apply, please submit your application through the State of Colorado's official hiring portal. Ensure your application clearly demonstrates how your experience in construction, farming, ranching, resource management, landscaping, facility management, or related fields meets the minimum qualifications. If you have relevant education in natural resources, environmental science, or engineering, you may substitute this for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Candidates selected for consideration will be contacted for further steps in the selection process. Please note that State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver's license is necessary for operating state vehicles.

Equal Opportunity

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.