THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $20.00 PER HOUR
 
 EMPLOYMENT STARTS 04/01/2024 THROUGH 12/31/2024
 
 To apply, please submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or cover letters). This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.Primary responsibility is to support the State Invasive Species Program Manager through administrative work such as accounting, bill paying, filing, maintaining inventory, answering phone calls, public speaking, preparing materials for field training, loading and unloading vehicles, reviewing and editing technical reports and participating in the development of maps, training materials, educational materials, and protocol manuals. This position will also be required to regularly assist with watercraft inspection & decontamination. This work is completed independently or on teams to inspect and decontaminate boats voluntarily coming to the official site, with respect to invasive species such as zebra/quagga mussels. The position will provide public outreach on the aquatic invasive species topic by providing printed material to those visiting the office. Duties include collection, preservation and proper documentation of possible ANS specimens brought into the office by customers. Finally, this position works very closely with the Program Manager and helps with a large variety of tasks as they arise.
Hours will be from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. A small amount of weekend work is required.

• B.S. in natural resources/botany/fisheries/wildlife or other natural resource field OR at least 1 year completed coursework toward a degree in the field is desired.
• Previous experience performing administrative duties.
• Previous experience performing technical writing, editing, and document management.
• Previous experience writing and analyzing surveys and survey data in comparison to duties.
• Previous experience with customer service.
• Experience with Microsoft Word applications and Google.
• Experience with ArcGIS preferred.
• At least 6 months experience performing data entry, with fast and accurate typing ability. 
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to prioritize and multi-task are required.

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 or call 303-866-2667 x8647.
 
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.
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