Colorado Department of Revenue · 2 hours ago
TEMPORARY Colorado Natural Areas Program Field Technician – Denver
Denver, CO
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry Level
$20/hr - $23/hr
3+ years expThe Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking a Temporary Natural Areas Program Field Technician to support the Colorado Natural Areas Program. The role involves monitoring state natural areas, collecting biological data, and assisting with volunteer management and program outreach.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assisting with the monitoring of state natural areas across Colorado, including collecting biological data, identification of flora and fauna, evaluating natural community health, etc
Creating and updating GIS maps of state natural areas
Assisting staff with coordination and planning for natural area monitoring visits
Conducting quantitative and qualitative monitoring of rare plants, including threatened and endangered species
Writing technical field reports and disseminating information to landowners and partners
Assisting with management of the volunteer steward program, including coordination, processing volunteer field reports, and writing volunteer newsletters
Assisting with program outreach, quarterly Colorado Natural Areas Council meetings, and other various tasks as needed
Qualification
Required
Must have a current & valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle
Must be willing and able to work 40 hours per week
Must be available to work varied shifts
Must be available to travel statewide for multiple consecutive days, generally for 50% of the time during field season (May - September)
Must be able to work outdoors under variable weather conditions, hike over rough terrain, and must be willing to camp for multiple nights in remote areas of the state
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google App Suite
Must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
Preferred
Knowledge of Colorado's flora, fauna, and ecological systems
Proficiency with identification of Colorado's flora, fauna, and/or other natural features, including identification using dichotomous keys
Bachelor's degree in natural resources, ecology, botany, rangeland science, or other closely related field (or at least three years of closely related work experience)
Experience with backcountry travel and navigation and driving 4WD vehicles over rough, uneven terrain
Experience conducting biological field-based monitoring
Proficient in ESRI GIS applications including ArcPro, ArcGIS Online and Field Maps
Strong scientific and technical writing skills
Ability to work effectively with limited supervision and within a team
Excellent organization, time-management, collaboration, and communication skills
Ability to work with a variety of people including volunteers, landowners, and conservation partners
Company
Colorado Department of Revenue
With just under 1500 employees, the Colorado Department of Revenue oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Enforcement Division, the Colorado State Lottery, and the Taxation Division.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lorri Dugan
Chief Financial Officer
Meghan Tanis
Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Executive Director
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