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State of Colorado CPW WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN III / Fish Culturist - Poudre Rearing Unit (Bellvue, CO) in Larimer County, Colorado
CPW WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN III / Fish Culturist - Poudre Rearing Unit (Bellvue, CO)
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CPW WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN III / Fish Culturist - Poudre Rearing Unit (Bellvue, CO)
Salary
$49,848.00 - $64,812.00 Annually
Location
Larimer County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
PMA 00372 02/25
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Opening Date
02/18/2025
Closing Date
3/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
38915 Poudre Canyon Rd, Bellvue, CO 80512, USA
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Kristi Ryan kristi.ryan@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Hiring Pay Rate
Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY
Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.
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.
In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: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 (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) .
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (http://cpw.state.co.us/)
Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.
The Poudre Rearing Unit’s purpose is to hatch, rear, spawn, and stock mature brood stock trout and produce 4 million eggs from Whirling disease resistant rainbow trout, therefore contributing a significant part of the total revenue received by the sport fishing and recreation industry in Colorado. Additionally, this unit may help maintain populations of native greenback cutthroat trout still considered a species of special concern.
Description of Job
This position performs various functions related to sustaining a proper biological environment for producing and distributing aquatic wildlife. This position makes precise biological and environmental assessments and ascertains and sustains proper water quality. This position also includes the operation of various trucks and equipment and provides 24-hour security on unit.
Specific duties include but are not limited to:
Fish Culture
This position produces 4 million trout eggs and stocks mature brood stock trout by anticipating and manipulating the rearing environment including nutrition and feeding, picking eggs, counting, sorting, spawning, hatching eggs, cleaning and disinfecting of rearing areas, precise record keeping and related office work, and other duties as assigned.
Fish Distribution
This position stocks mature brood fish and distributes 4 million eggs statewide by sustaining an artificial environment in fish transport tanks and egg containers. It analyzes and tests receiving waters for fish acceptability. This position also drives and operates medium-sized vehicles and equipment while complying with state and federal motor carrier safety requirements and regulations.
Vehicle and Equipment Operation
This position inspects and operates various vehicles and equipment safely and sufficiently. These include snowplows, graders, pickup trucks, dump trucks, fish trucks, forklifts, hydraulic cranes, backhoes, skid steers, tractors, pond cleaners, welders, generators, power tools, pumps, mowers, and work carts.
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
This position ensures that aquaculture equipment and vehicles are kept in safe and proper working condition by repairing, lubricating, inspecting, cleaning, and servicing them. It also designs, invents, fabricates, tests, and calibrates new or specialized equipment for aquaculture use to increase productivity and enhance efficiency.
Building and Grounds Maintenance
This position services, modifies, inspects, and fabricates facilities, buildings, employee housing, and water delivery systems required to raise fish. The unit includes 150 acres, 3 employee houses, office space, 6 shops, and outbuildings. Duties may include minor remodeling, plumbing, painting, mowing, weed control, irrigation, culvert and pipeline installation, cement work, and snow plowing.
Fish Health and Pathology
This position performs analysis and prevention by recognizing signs and symptoms of stressed and diseased fish. It treats stressed or diseased fish by calculating and administering the proper amount of drugs or chemicals used for treatments. The position must be knowledgeable and proficient in using laboratory microscopes, identifying disease organisms, drug and chemical applicability, precise water flow measurements, drug and/or chemical dose calculation, and disinfecting techniques.
Water Flows and Chemistry
This position anticipates and manipulates water quality by obtaining data for oxygen, ammonia, nitrates, nitrites, sulfur dioxide, chlorine, and pH. It monitors water samples for oil and grease, suspended solids, settable solids, and temperature. The position regulates and controls water flows for hatchery containers and ponds. It also removes toxic gases and bacteria through aeration, increases oxygen content, and maintains water quality and flows, fish densities, and appropriate records to ensure compliance with CDPHE regulations and permits.
Temporary Employee Training
This position oversees temporary employees and volunteers to ensure that assigned tasks are completed according to standard operating procedures and accepted professional standards. It trains, directs, and explains work assignments and procedures to new employees, temporary employees, and volunteers.
Public Relations
This position promotes and explains the policies and directives of CPW by providing tours of the fish hatchery. It courteously answers questions providing information about wildlife and fisheries operations while in contact with the public and participates in public outreach beyond the fish unit to promote CPW in a positive manner.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of work experience in aquaculture, propagating and/or rearing fish, fish culture, collecting and recording of aquatic wildlife data and/or professional aquatic research or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
Substitutions
- Appropriate education in biology, fisheries research, fisheries management, or fisheries biology, ecology, wildlife management, zoology, marine biology or ichthyology may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis for the experience requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
Current or former State experience relevant to this position
Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience
Conditions of Employment
State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.
Must pass required pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug testing, and background check.
Exempt from overtime, on call 24/7
This position will require but is not limited to the handling of Formalin, bleach, disinfection solutions, equipment batteries, gasoline, diesel, spray paint, and motor oil. Appropriate PPE will be provided.
Hazing of predatory birds/animals will require the use of discharging cracker/pyrotechnics as a deterrent.
In State and Out of State travel for approved classes, trainings, meetings, and fish plants.
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. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).
APPEAL RIGHTS:
It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
The Assessment Process
All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important todocument in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement .
Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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, at dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us
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 accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnrhremployeebenefits@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.
E-Verify
DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.
Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQ's at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident?
Yes
No
02
Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.
I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).
I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.
03
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position: (if not applicable, please enter "N/A")
04
Do you have prior Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience?
Yes
No
05
Do you currently possess a valid drivers' license?
Yes
No
06
Do you have a CDL Class B with N-Liquid Bulk/Cargo Tanks and air brakes endorsement?
Yes
No
07
Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of professional experience in aquaculture, propagating and/or rearing fish, fish culture, collecting and recording of aquatic wildlife data and/or professional aquatic research:
No experience yet
Less than 1 year
1 year but less than 2 years
2 years but less than 3 years
3 years but less than 4 years
4 years but less than 5 years
5 years but less than 6 years
6 years or more
08
Please describe your experience in aquaculture, propagating and/or rearing fish and fish culture:
09
Please describe your experience in collecting and recording of aquatic wildlife data and/or professional aquatic research:
10
Are you using education as a substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis?
Yes
No
11
If you are using education as a substitute for the required experience, please describe your degree and how it relates to the work assignment (If you are not using education as a substitute please put N/A):
12
Please select which areas of work experience you possess:
Vehicle Operation
Vehicle Maintenance
Equipment Maintenance
Building Maintenance
Grounds Maintenance (Landscaping)
Irrigation Systems
Water delivery systems required to raise fish
Power tools, pumps, pond cleaners, generators, and welders
Snow plow
Graders, forklifts, hydraulic cranes, backhoes, and tractors
Dump trucks & fish trucks
Mowers and work carts
13
Please briefly describe why you're interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife:
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Successful completion and passing of a pre-employment Physical, Drug Testing & Background Check are required for placement in this position.
I understand and accept these terms
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All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions since responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
I acknowledge this receipt of this notice.
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