Cpw Data Management Iii/Terrestrial Data Manager (Denver Or Fort Collins, Co)

OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

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.

• 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.

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 Terrestrial Programs Unit exists to preserve, protect and enhance wildlife components of terrestrial ecosystems through planning, analysis, research, implementation of programs, and evaluation of terrestrial populations and habitats. The work unit sets guidance and direction on wildlife data collection and analysis, and provides technical analysis and expertise to inform policy and management decisions. The work unit has a specialized focus on statewide management programs for game species conservation.

This position serves as CPW’s operational professional for statewide activities related to terrestrial game species data collection, management, analysis, and summarization. Responsibilities as an operational professional include consulting and working with the Senior Terrestrial Data Analyst to create/maintain/modify software to compile, combine, store, analyze, and report population, harvest, and hunting participation databases for terrestrial wildlife species; designing analytical tools necessary to analyze and evaluate wildlife management and research programs; managing contracts and overseeing vendor performance of data delivery for major programs, developing procedures to integrate and manage data in agency systems; monitoring functionality of data systems and correcting associated problems; and maintaining backup procedures to ensure recovery of information in the event of a system failure. This position consults with terrestrial research and management program leaders to determine data needs and also coordinates with other Branches to fulfill data needs. This position provides data summaries of results and statistical analyses, including graphical representation of data, to the Parks and Wildlife Commission, Division staff, agencies, organizations, and publics.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

Administration of Data and Data Systems

Maintains, monitors, analyzes, summarizes, and reports existing datasets to support wildlife and hunting data needs of staff and the public. Annual high volume periods for data system needs are year-round, common work products include programs, summaries, and reports of hunting data at various scales for various purposes.

Ad Hoc Harvest Systems
Develops, maintains, monitors, and modifies systems and databases for creating hunt codes and collecting ad hoc harvest data - specifically related to special hunts and Ranching for Wildlife (RFW) - and collaborates with field staff to ensure accurate and timely submission of harvest and hunter participation data.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of relevant experience in Wildlife research, Wildlife management, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, or Natural Resource management, Computer science, statistics or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

A combination of related education in any science related degree will be acceptable., Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Aquatic Biology/Fishery Science/Aquaculture/Fishery Management, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Computer Science, Applied Computing, Computer Engineering, IT, Statistics/Mathematics and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.

Substitutions

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

Required Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and translate technical information through email, phone, virtual meetings, and in person
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks from strategic to tactical in a changing and fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to be highly productive when under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to problem solve independently and in a team
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and make data driven decisions

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position
• Current or former Colorado Parks and Wildlife experience
• Experience with SQL and R programing language
• Basic understanding of wildlife biology and wildlife management in Colorado
• Experience with custom application development to streamline repeatable tasks, especially with R Shiny and Google Apps Script
• Excellent communication skills, an ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills related to large, digital data sets
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage large volume of workload
• Creative, innovative, adaptable, and open to new ideas
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software such as Excel or Google Sheets
• Experience in data visualization with Looker Studio and Tableau
• Experience working collaboratively using Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Apps Script, Looker Studio, etc.)

Conditions of Employment

• State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.
• Hybrid, flexible schedule with 2-3 days a week in the office
• This position is expected to travel throughout the state as needed to meet the demands of the position. Travel needs would be 0-5 days per month, but would be on an as-needed basis.
• This position requires proficiency in data management and intermediate level proficiency in spreadsheet software such as Excel or Google Sheets.
• Basic understanding of wildlife population biology.
• 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).

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.

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.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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, 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.

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). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.