Wildlife Technician - LTE

Job Description:

Wildlife Technician - LTE

Description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
01/30/25
Division:
Open Space Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This role is a Limited position anticipating an assignment end date after one year and offering Medical coverage for both the employee and/or any dependent children for limited rates.

Description:

Jeffco Open Space was founded as a land conservation organization in 1972 by PLAN Jeffco and The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County. These organizations proposed a unique concept to the Board of County Commissioners to preserve the scenic vistas and open lands within the county using the collection of one-half of one percent tax on sales in Jefferson County to fund the program. The voters agreed, thereby ensuring perpetual land conservation, stewardship of open space and parklands, and access for public enjoyment.

Funded with a one-half of one percent sales tax, Jeffco Open Space contributes to city and park districtprojects, has preserved more than 56,000 acres, and manages 27 open space parks and more than 244 miles of trails in Jefferson County, Colorado. View the JeffcoOpen Space Parksystem map.


Mission:
Preserve open space and parkland
Protect parkand natural resources
Provide healthy, nature-based experiences

Read more at Jeffco Open Space . https://www.jeffco.us/open-space

Jefferson County Open Space is currently hiring a limited fixed-term, full-time Wildlife Technician to assist with our wildlife management program. We are seeking game changers, people that love what they do and are motivated to share their knowledge with those that they work with.

The Wildlife Technician collects, analyzes, and disseminates natural resource data and information with a focus on wildlife ecology, conservation, monitoring, and management. As directed by senior staff, this position also assists with preparing and implementing wildlife management plans, supporting natural resources management projects (e.g., forest management), supporting planning and implementation of park infrastructure development (e.g., conducting baseline surveys for trail alignment evaluations), training and managing volunteers, and collaborating with agencies and other organizations.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a meaningful summer opportunity to gain experience in a wildlife management program.

Schedule : This positiontypically operates on our 4x10 work week (Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-5:30pm), but occasionally the work requires a variable work schedule, due to project wildlife-related tasks required.Details will be discussed during the interview process.

The employment status is Limited (Fixed-Term) with an anticipated assignment start date of March 24, 2025, and end date of October 4, 2025. This position is eligible for personal medical coverage the first month after you start.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.00-27.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

Essential Duties:

As a Wildlife Technician, you will be assisting with wildlife inventory and monitoring efforts in varied landscapes and with a variable work schedule, including but not limited to:

• Assist with wildlife inventory, monitoring, and management efforts on county-owned properties, including but not limited to Colorado avian inventories and wildlife surveys, surveys of additional taxa (e.g., amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and insects), wildlife camera program management, and public outreach.
• Using GIS related technology to collect and organize spatial data.
• Coordinate with stakeholders regarding key wildlife conservation and management issues and translate such issues into JCOS management frameworks.
• Stay up to date on relevant scientific literature and assist in preparing peer-reviewed and outreach publications.
• Demonstrate willingness to develop new skills and experience regarding additional taxa outside of core areas of expertise.
• Assisting with other wildlife-related tasks, potentially including but not limited to: wildlife camera program management, amphibian and/or reptile surveys, small mammal trapping and management, nocturnal owl surveys, bat monitoring, and public outreach.
• Provide training for wildlife-focused volunteer projects in collaboration with other Open Space staff.
• Participate in public meetings as needed.
• Assist Lookout Mountain Nature Center with natural resource outreach information, both personal and non-personal.
• Interact with park neighbors and on-site park visitors concerning wildlife inventory, monitoring, and management activities.
• Engage with media in collaboration with other Open Space staff and work units.
• Contribute and maintain wildlife-related content on JCOS webpage.
• Assist with development and implementation of wildlife monitoring and management plans, likely in coordination with state and federal agencies, universities, consultants, and NGOs.
• Assist with inter-agency (e.g., Colorado Parks and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) and other inter-organizational (e.g., Colorado Natural Heritage Program) collaboration.
• Other dutiesas assigned.

Qualifications:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and;
• 1 year of work-related experience in wildlife conservation and management, natural resources, or similar field.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife ecology, biology, natural resource management, or a similar field
• Three or more years of wildlife conservation/management experience
• Experience with Colorado bird identification and monitoring, including point-count surveys, behavioral observations, and a high proficiency in identifying local bird species by sight and song
• Experience with database management
• Experience with mobile mapping technology (e.g., Field Maps)
• Experience with natural resource management in Colorado ecosystems
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders (e.g., researchers, contractors, volunteers, and members of the public) regarding wildlife conservation and management

Additional Information:

• Must be able to safely navigate mountain roads using trucks and potentially UTVs, and hike long distances over rough terrain using GPS or other navigation tools carrying personal supplies and project gear.
• Must be available to work flexible hours including early mornings, late nights, and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver's license; if you are from out of state, you must have a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date, and you must not have any major violations or DUI, DWI, DWAI convictions.
• Offer of employment contingent on criminal history, MVR check and education verification. A pre-employment physical may be required.
• Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.
• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities .

Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions:

• County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or careertalent@jeffco.us
• Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or talent@jeffcolibrary.org

Education:
GED, High School Diploma
Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum one year

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Category:
Maintenance & Trades