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Job Description
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference? 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, Vision 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 For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits What is the State Land Board? The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners manages Colorado's state trust land assets. The agency's mission is to earn reasonable and consistent income over time by managing the assets in a manner that preserves the long-term productivity and value of the land, minerals, and improvements. The Sustainability and Working Lands Section is responsible for planning and managing all of the revenue generated from surface uses of the agency except renewable energy. The Stewardship and Ecosystems Section is responsible for all activity associated with the Stewardship Trust, general stewardship of all state trust land, the biodiversity program, and the ecosystem services line-of-business. This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. The District Assistant serves as Program Assistant I, providing critical technical support and office management for specific state trust land program areas. This position establishes and organizes work processes to deliver program services, manages district-level budgets, and relieves the District Manager and other administrators of technical budget and procurement details. The position acts as the primary technical liaison for staff, lessees, and partners, making independent operational decisions within established technical work processes to support business expansion, resolve technical issues, and ensure program compliance.
Specific Duties Include:
NW District Technical Program Support and Budget Management:
This position provides critical technical support to program managers and relieves the NW District Manager and administrators of technical budget and procurement details.
NW District Program System Administration and Operations :
Organizes and establishes work processes to ensure the delivery of program services and implements technical guidelines prescribed by management
NW District Program Communication and Customer Advisement :
Serves as the primary technical liaison between the work unit, internal staff, and program clientele (lessees, partners, and the public). This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Minimum Qualifications :
Experience Only:
Four (4) years of relevant experience in office administration, program management, land stewardship or management, budgeting, procurement, natural resource management or related field. - OR -
Education and Experience:
A combination of education and relevant experience equal to four (4) years in office administration, program management, land stewardship or management, budgeting, procurement, natural resource management . Acceptable degrees include Bachelor's and/or Master's degrees in natural resources management, business administration, environmental studies, or similar field of study.
Please note:
The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current or former State experience relevant to this position Three (3) years of experience in stewardship and/or natural resources work addressing the conditions and functions of the ecosystems found in Colorado. Good written and oral communication with the ability to convey information to others effectively and efficiently. Ability to work independently, yet also as a team player, proactively helps others. Project management skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Customer-service mindset, respectful, helpful. Proactive, takes initiative, self-motivated. Possesses good problem-solving skills, seeks to understand alternatives, employs logic and good judgment. Self-confident and self-aware.
Great work ethic:
results oriented, disciplined, conscientious, thorough, and diligent. Honest, trustworthy, dependable. Enthusiastic, energetic, optimistic, positive attitude. Organized and professional. Adaptable and open to change.
Conditions of Employment:
Colorado residency is required at the time of application. 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). Must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States. A current and valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle and travel is anticipated. Must be willing and able to occasionally exert up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects Willingness and ability to travel across Colorado to: Attend meetings in other state offices and group meetings held around the state. 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 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 (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. A salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives 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 dnr_hr_employeebenefits@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 dnr_hr_employeebenefits@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 about 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.
