Job Description

Posting number: 2026TEMP- PMA167

Department: Department of Natural Resources

Division: Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Job classification: Temporary Aide

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Legal, Parks and Beaches, Planning and Development, Recreation, Law Enforcement, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Natural Resources, Customer Service, Records Management, Communications, Office and Administrative Support, Career Exploration, Wildlife

Summary

THIS IS A

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $19.29 PER HOUR

This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and correspondence writing sample via email. All submissions must be your own work.

Submittals should be directed to: elizabeth.ponce-delvalle@state.co.us with "License and Pass Temporary Employee Position" in the subject line.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources 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.

Examples of duties

Please attach Cover Letter and Resume to your application!

The License and Pass Temp will be helping primarily the Disability and Refunds Coordinators with heavy workloads during this time, but will also assist all License, Reservations & Customer Operations staff with various assignments and job shadowing, including but not limited to the following:

• Greeting customers at our front desk. Answering the phone and forwarding the calls to the appropriate CPW staff.
• Processing disability licenses, passes, and ADA accommodations to approved customers. This will include learning the regulations and statutes applicable to those programs and the processing steps.
• Organizing refund and restoration of preference point requests. This will require learning the regulations applicable to the refunds program and the processing steps.
• Learning the Integrated Parks and Wildlife System (IPAWS) license and pass system.
• Completing IPAWS administrative tasks such as merging duplicate customer records.
• Helping contact customers whose mail has been returned as undeliverable to our office.
• Looking for process improvements or efficiency opportunities and providing proposals to the team.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have an interest in the parks, wildlife, and/or the outdoor recreation profession. Experience with databases, email, and internet research is preferred. Candidates should also be well organized, detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), able to work independently, multi-task effectively, and possess an overall positive attitude.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and correspondence writing sample via email. All submissions must be your own work.

Submittals should be directed to: elizabeth.ponce-delvalle@state.co.us with "License and Pass Temporary Employee Position" in the subject line.

Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Supplemental information

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.

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). 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.