State of Colorado · 1 week ago
CPW WILDLIFE MANAGER V/ Small Game Manager (Fort Collins, CO).
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe State of Colorado is dedicated to managing and conserving Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations. The Wildlife Manager V / Small Game Manager will direct and coordinate statewide activities on small game species, advising on policy issues and managing various programs related to wildlife management.
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Responsibilities
Directs and coordinates statewide activity on all small game species; advises the Commission and Director on small game policy issues and has specific management responsibility for a number of statewide programs, including the Small Game Harvest Surveys (including HIP), Walk-In Access Program (WIA), and the Pheasant Habitat Improvement Program (PHIP)
Develops, implements, and maintains statewide small game management policies and administrative processes
Coordinates and conducts monitoring efforts, such as pheasant crow counts and morning dove banding
Submits monitoring records to federal agencies
Reviews and revises small game and migratory gamebird hunting regulations (W-3 and W-5), brochures, and website
Maintain CPW’s federal permits for banding gamebirds and nuisance resident Canada Geese
Provides expert strategic advice to the Terrestrial Programs Supervisor, Deputy Assistant Director, Assistant Director, Director, and the Commission on all small game issues
Serves as an agency liaison and technical expert for key national and state partners, including Pheasants Forever, National Wild Turkey Federation's Western Technical Committee, Quail Unlimited, Quail Forever, and federal Farm Service Agencies (NRCS, FSA)
Represents CPW on the Central Flyway Technical Committees
Directs and administers Pheasant Habitat Improvement Programs (PHIP)
Coordinates activities with habitat delivery vendors and organizations throughout the state
Develops and implements guidelines for pheasant habitat improvement throughout Colorado
This position has direct responsibility for $350,000 in annual capital improvement funds allocated to this project
It is responsible for spending this money with limited oversight and is charged with developing guidelines and procedures for pheasant and quail habitat developments that address limiting habitat factors
Directs and manages the statewide small game Walk-In Access (WIA) and Corners for Conservation (C4C) programs, which provide public "Walk-In" hunting access
This includes strategic budgeting, developing and managing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and selecting and supervising a diverse range of implementing contractors (e.g., local Pheasants Forever Chapters, FFA clubs, County Conservation Districts, and individual landowners)
Establishes program guidelines, oversees the design and production of the public WIA atlas, and reports program efficacy to the Director, Commission, and legislature
Supervises temporary employees
Directs and manages the entire suite of statewide small game and migratory bird harvest surveys (e.g., HIP, Turkey, Sage Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Ptarmigan, General Small Game, Light Geese, Greater Prairie Chicken, general small game, Abert's Squirrel, etc.), while working with the statistician to provide robust statistical estimates critical for management decisions
Responsibilities include prioritizing annual survey budgets, developing RFPs, completing federal aid grant reporting requirements, monitoring technical contracts, collaborating with vendors to develop effective survey instruments, and consulting with the state statistician on the necessary data requirements, analysis, and reporting for internal use and public dissemination
Other Duties As Assigned
Qualification
Required
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Ecology, Zoology/Animal Sciences or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
A combination of related education in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Ecology, Zoology/Animal Sciences and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
Knowledge of the ecology, monitoring, conservation, and management of small game species
Understanding of state and federal regulations and the ability to interpret and apply them to small game management
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and translate technical information through email, phone, virtual meetings and in person
Ability to manage funds, prioritize spending across programs, and fulfill federal aid reporting requirements
State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application
Occasional travel to attend various meetings (CPW Commission, staff training, Area meetings, etc.)
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
Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle
Preferred
Current or former State experience relevant to this position
Current or former Colorado Parks and Wildlife experience
Strong analytical, inductive, and deductive reasoning
Experience with project management, including planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluating programs and projects
Experience with procurement processes for major projects
Experience with managing staff, contractors, and vendors to develop, implement, maintain, and support projects
Ability to use databases to store, organize, and export data
Experience managing large budgets, writing RFPs, and overseeing complex vendor contracts
Benefits
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.
Company
State of Colorado
Serve the needs of the State of Colorado through a number of subdivisions.
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Jeanni Stefanik
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Salazar
Chief Strategy Officer for Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
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