Apply on Employer Site

State of Colorado · 15 hours ago

Temporary Sampling and Monitoring Support Technician– 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO.

Adams County, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21.50/hr - $21.50/hr

The State of Colorado is seeking a Temporary Sampling and Monitoring Support Technician to assist the Invasive Species Sampling and Monitoring Program. This role involves supporting efforts to coordinate sampling and rapid response for aquatic nuisance species throughout Colorado, as well as performing administrative duties and assisting field sampling crews.

Association

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform administrative duties including scheduling sampling crews, booking campsites and accommodations, maintaining equipment, managing inventory, preparing materials for field training, and assisting with said training

Support the Invasive Species Program through mapping, database management, and data analysis including weekly proofing and correcting of data that is generated by field sampling crews and laboratory technicians

Assist field sampling crews with conducting surveys for ANS, using standardized scientific protocols, in lakes, reservoirs, streams, and rivers throughout Colorado. Specifically, sampling crews will conduct monitoring for zebra mussels, quagga mussels, New Zealand mudsnails, and Eurasian watermilfoil

Assist the ANS Laboratory with performing laboratory analysis on samples collected by sampling crews, using standardized scientific protocols. Specifically, this position will conduct microscopy and taxonomic identification from field samples for mollusks, crayfish, macrophytes, zooplankton, and phytoplankton

Assist the EDRR Specialist and Invasive Species Program Manager with any rapid response efforts that may be triggered by CPW’s early detection sampling and monitoring program

Finally, this position works very closely with the EDRR Specialist and helps with a large variety of tasks as they arise

Qualification

Data analysisBiological field surveysArcGIS softwareAdministrative dutiesSpecies identificationCustomer serviceCommunicationOrganization skills

Required

Must be 16 years of age or older

Must have a current and valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle and an acceptable driving record

Possess basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite)

Experience performing data entry

Willingness to be flexible with the weekday work schedule

Ability to travel occasionally with overnight stays including camping

Ability to work in and around the water

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

Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Preferred

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

Experience performing administrative duties

Experience with customer service

Experience performing technical writing and editing and document management

Experience with zebra mussel, quagga mussel, New Zealand mudsnail, Eurasian watermilfoil, or other invasive species

Experience conducting biological field surveys especially with aquatics and/or water quality including performing species identification

Experience planning and analyzing biological field surveys and survey data

Experience with ArcGIS software

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multitask