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State of Colorado TEMPORARY Chronic Wasting Disease CWD Technician – Colorado Springs Office in El Paso County, Colorado

TEMPORARY Chronic Wasting Disease CWD Technician – Colorado Springs Office

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TEMPORARY Chronic Wasting Disease CWD Technician – Colorado Springs Office

Salary

$16.50 Hourly

Location

El Paso County, CO

Job Type

Temporary (9 months or less)

Job Number

2024TEMP - PMA177

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

07/26/2024

Closing Date

10/31/2024 12:00 AM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

4255 Sinton Road, Colorado Springs Colorado

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

dnrhremployeetransactions@state.co.us

Type of Announcement

This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

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

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (4 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $16.50 PER HOUR

EMPLOYMENT STARTS 09/01/2024 THROUGH 12/27/2024.

To apply, please submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or cover letters). This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.

The mission of theColorado Department of Natural Resources (https://cdnr.us/Pages/DNRDefault.aspx#/start) is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW)

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.Colorado Parks and Wildlife. (http://cpw.state.co.us/)

Description of Job

Position is responsible for accepting hunter-harvested deer and elk heads, collecting data, payment and samples for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing. Position is also responsible for driving relay routes to transport hunter-harvested deer and elk from collection sites to research sampling sites in all weather conditions. Training is provided on how to remove tissue samples from deer and elk for CWD testing and to perform mandatory inspections of hunter-harvested moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, black bears and mountain lions.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid driver’s license required.

  • Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and lift 50lbs.

  • Ability to interact positively with the public in various situations.

  • Weekend and evening work may be required.

  • Hunting and fishing experience helpful.

  • Applicants may be subject to successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

  • Must be willing and able to work 40 hours per week.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

College student in a relevant field or recent graduate (3 years or less)

Supplemental Information

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, 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 an accommodation, please contact dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.usat 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 employer:

The Department of Natural Resources participates inE-Verify (https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/E-Verify_Participating_Employer.jpg) in accordance with the program'sRight to Work (https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/ier_righttoworkposter-%20jpeg(1).jpg) for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.Learn more (https://www.e-verify.gov/) 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). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these types of technical issues.

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.

01

Do you have prior Colorado Parks & Wildlife work experience?

  • Yes

  • No

    02

    Please describe why you're interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife:

    03

    Please select which areas of experience your work history includes:

  • Customer Service

  • Cash handling

  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

  • Google Application Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, etc)

    04

    Are you a student or have you graduated within the past 3 years?

  • Yes

  • No

    05

    Are you comfortable handling dead animals and tissue samples? Required for position.

  • Yes

  • No

    06

    How will this job help you in your future career goals?

    Required Question

Agency

State of Colorado

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