Job Description

Posting number: PMA 31932 10/26

Department: Department of Natural Resources

Division: Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Job classification: Park Manager IV

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources, Wildlife

Summary

OPEN TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CLASSIFIED PERMANENT

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

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-usto 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 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 10 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE

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 work unit assists with the management of the State parks and recreation areas, within the guidelines of Colorado State statutes, regulations and Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation policies and procedures for the use, benefit and enjoyment of recreation area visitors. The unit provides a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities to the public, while ensuring that safety and quality standards are met. The unit is responsible for providing visitor services, maintenance functions, natural resource protection, environmental education, administrative functions, law enforcement, inter-agency cooperation and program development assisting with statewide programs. The work unit also administers a variety of State Park programs.

Examples of duties

This position supervises and participates in the completion of daily operations at the park level regarding visitor services. Areas of responsibility required to complete these operations include planning work strategies, park policies and procedures, supervision of the temporary employee workforce, maintaining a safe recreational environment, acting as the lead law enforcement and emergency response officer at the park, protecting the natural resources, establishing and maintaining mutual response guidelines and open lines of communication with surrounding agencies and private entities. This position also exists to address any additional/ unforeseen issues, duties, problems, etc. that the visitors, staff, park, or agency may encounter. This position directly supervises other FTE and is the second-line supervisor to temporary employees and is the staff authority for law enforcement.

Specific duties include but may not be limited to:

LAW ENFORCEMENT/EMERGENCY SERVICES

This POST-certified officer participates in the work unit’s law enforcement program. Provides professional level law enforcement of Colorado’s Revised Statutes (C.R.S.), including parks and wildlife, criminal, traffic, children, and liquor codes over the park’s land acres and depending on the structure of each State Park, water, campgrounds, trails, a swim beach, playgrounds, boat ramps, horse stable and marina concession, additional law enforcement responsibilities throughout Colorado for snowmobile and OHV patrols. Responsible for training temporary officers (limited and fully commissioned) and ensuring the quality of their law enforcement. Issues warnings, tickets, arrests, and investigates OHV, snowmobile, and/or minor motor vehicle accidents. Supervises others as needed performing the same duties. Generates law enforcement cases, docketing cases in the appropriate courts, making required court appearances, completing incident offenses and other law enforcement reports, and maintaining training standards commensurate with the position.

SUPERVISION

This position directly supervises other FTE and directly or indirectly supervises temporary employees in the visitor services section. This position develops and implements processes to ensure the daily operations of the park run smoothly including recruiting, hiring, training, assigning duties, scheduling, resolving conflicts, disciplinary/ corrective actions, delegation of special projects/duties, completing performance evaluations, and maintaining documents and employee files.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Responsible for completing or delegating the completion of work necessary for the success of the following programs: all sections within the visitor’s services section, including but not limited to law enforcement, environmental education, revenue collection, volunteer program, ANS, Boat, campgrounds, swim beach, and dog off-leash areas. Assumes a leadership role by instructing, teaching, or leading junior employees within the division.

BUDGETING/ACCOUNTING/PROCUREMENT

Budgets in areas of responsibility. Develops and utilizes tracking systems to guide the spending of budgets, which can change frequently but typically include law enforcement supplies, operational budgets and temporary employee wages. Ensures proper use of State credit cards.

ADMINISTRATION

Performs administrative duties which includes regular reports from every section of responsibility, including filing and maintaining records (archiving) for the required time periods. Replies to email and phone requests for numerous and ever-changing reports and information.

MAINTENANCE

Coordinates efforts of the visitor services staff with the maintenance staff to maximize the potential of temporary employees. This employee often performs regular preventative maintenance duties (cleaning restrooms, fire pits/grills, emptying trash cans, plowing snow, etc.) and appropriately addresses major issues (lift station failure, broken water lines, building issues) with FTE maintenance staff. Manages and oversees visitor services storage and secure areas. Operates maintenance equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, weed whips, and tractors, etc. as needed.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Serves daily as a contact with the public during law enforcement and informational contact with the potential for PR implications. Addresses citizen complaints regarding visitor services staff. Presents programs, radio shows, media interviews, and/or writing articles for newspapers or magazines to generate interest in the park as needed. Controls information flow to the press regarding emergency situations if PMV is not on-scene.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in natural resource management, law enforcement and public safety within an outdoor recreation setting; supervision and performance planning in an outdoor recreation setting or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

OR

A combination of education in any field of science and/or relevant experience in Natural Resource Management; Law enforcement and public safety within an outdoor recreation setting; Supervision and Performance Planning in an outdoor recreation setting equal to seven (7) years.

Substitutions:

• Additional appropriate education will substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

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.

Class Code: PARK MANAGER IV

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Current or former Colorado Parks and Wildlife experience.
• Ability to work both as a contributing member of a team and as a team leader.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build partnerships and network with outside agencies.

Required Competencies:

• Organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google suite, RAMS, and IPAWS.
• Expertise in parks related law enforcement operations.
• Proficiency in wildlife related law enforcement operations.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.
• This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
• Must be POST certified.
• Must pass CPW Law Enforcement physical standards during initial hiring process.
• Firearms proficiency – Post Certified minimum requirements.
• Pre-employment Drug Testing – If required by CPW Law Enforcement standards.
• Background Check – Criminal history, Driving history during initial hiring process and to update Law Enforcement Commission.
• Regular work hours may start before 5 AM or end after 10 PM. Given the incident driven nature of the position, shifts of 12+ hours are not uncommon. In emergency situations shifts may run for an indeterminate period.
• Use, Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials - Not regularly, though emergency response may expose to hazardous materials.
• LE officers will carry firearms daily, meet proficiency standards at least quarterly and encounter armed citizens regularly in the course of regular duties (Law enforcement, hunting, fishing, campground checks etc.)
• Must be capable of operating OHVs, maintenance equipment (including but not limited to mowers, chain saws, weed whips, tractors), surface ice rescue gear, all regularly carried law enforcement/defensive equipment/uniform items (including but not limited to: duty belt, handgun, handcuffs, OC, ASP baton, radio) as required. Must complete 40 hours of law enforcement training and must stay current in CPR and First Aid, duty weapon qualifications and other required certifications.
• Instate travel limited to less than 30 days / year.
• 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).
• 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.
• To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:
• 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

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 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.
• This position may fill multiple vacancies.

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.

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.