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Position Overview 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. 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. Position Description This senior authority position recognized by executive management serves as the Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s senior authority on implementing the Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy (BCMS) and on statewide beaver management activities. The role includes formulating strategic program goals, advising leadership and the Parks and Wildlife Commission, coordinating statewide activities related to beaver, beaver‑influenced habitat, harvest management, habitat restoration, conflict resolution, and translocation. It serves as the agency’s statewide beaver expert and will lead authority on all three species—beaver, mink, and muskrat. Strategy Implementation & Program Oversight Serve as the primary statewide lead for the implementation of BCMS, ensuring all goals, milestones, and reporting requirements are met across CPW regions. Develop statewide guidance for population health, habitat needs, data collection, and monitoring. Assist in drafting administrative directives, policies, and regulations. Provide high‑level policy recommendations to CPW leadership. Fiscal Stewardship & Procurement Operations Develop, track, and manage an annual program budget over $1 million, ensure fiscal responsibility, and oversee procurement of specialized equipment and external contract execution. Identify diverse funding streams and manage grant‑funded projects. Multi‑Level Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary inter‑agency liaison with federal partners (USFS, BLM, APHIS), state agencies, and tribal nations. Build relationships with agriculture, water conservancy districts, trapping community, NGOs, and other stakeholders. Facilitate legislative testimony and coordinate field‑level action items in the BCMS. Technical Support: Monitoring, Research, Data Management, Training, Outreach & Education Lead policy development, design, and oversee statewide monitoring protocols. Collaborate on peer review and coordinate with the CPW Health Lab for zoonotic disease monitoring. Develop educational materials and outreach programs on beaver conservation, non‑lethal management, and conflict mitigation. Other Duties Perform additional related duties such as representing conservation priorities on internal and external committees, completing mandatory training, responding to wildlife emergencies, and leading muskrat and mink activities. Minimum Qualifications Eight (8) years of relevant experience in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Aquatic Biology, Conservation Biology, Wetlands or Riparian Restoration, Biology, Ecology, Zoology/Animal Sciences or related occupation; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling eight (8) years. Preferred Qualifications 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, planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation Experience with procurement processes for major projects Experience managing staff, contractors, and vendors to implement projects Ability to use databases to store, organize, and export data Experience managing large budgets, writing RFPs, and overseeing complex vendor contracts Knowledge of ecology, monitoring, conservation, restoration, and management of beaver or similar species Understanding of state and federal regulations applicable to beaver management Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective communication and translation of technical information Ability to manage funds, prioritize spending across programs, and fulfill federal aid reporting requirements Conditions of Employment State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application. Statewide travel is required on an as‑needed basis. Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Colorado and the department are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, providing employment opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, ancestry, nationality, marital status, genetic information, or military status. ADA Accommodations Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation upon application. Contact the Benefits Specialist for accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Colorado

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