CPW WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN III / Fish Culturist - NASRF (Alamosa, CO) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5037520) Apply  CPW WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN III / Fish Culturist - NASRF (Alamosa, CO) Salary $49,848.00 - $66,120.00 Annually Location Alamosa County, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number PMA 02173 08/25 Department Department of Natural Resources Division Colorado Parks & Wildlife Opening Date 08/08/2025 Closing Date 8/24/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 6655 S Co Rd 106, Alamosa, CO 81101, USA FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Kristi Ryan kristi.ryan@state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. Hiring Pay Rate Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information 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. We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to 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 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 (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) . COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (http://cpw.state.co.us/) 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 Native Aquatic Species Restoration Facility (NASRF) work unit exists to recover aquatic species in decline. The unit was built in 2000 to facilitate the conservation of rare aquatic native species identified as Threatened or Endangered (T&E), Species of Special Concern (SSC), or Species at Risk (SAR) through captive propagation, genetic conservation, scientific research, and public education and awareness. There are currently 12 fish species and one amphibian species on the unit. A limited knowledge base is currently available for the culture and propagation of these species. NASRF staff must ascertain water quality, photoperiod, dietary needs, and the appropriate spawning and habitat requirements unique to each species. Methodologies are researched, and field trials are conducted in order to provide suitable animal husbandry techniques for each species. In addition, the work unit exists to propagate and amplify captive stocks in sufficient numbers for reintroduction or release into the resource to restore stable populations in portions of their historic range. Description of Job This position exists to rear endangered fish and amphibian species. The position anticipates, constructs, and manipulates aquatic rearing environments through various activities. Activities may include feeding according to nutritional requirements, monitoring fish health and behavior, performing calculated chemotherapeutic treatments, testing and analysis of water quality parameters, picking eggs, counting, weighing, and spawning fish, maintaining hatchery, nursery and rearing environments, keeping precise records, distributing aquatic species in transport tanks as requested and approved in COFISH, testing receiving waters, safe operation of assorted power tools, driving and operating heavy equipment such as trucks, backhoes, tractors, and UTV’s, and performing building & construction trade skills. This position is needed to produce federally endangered fish species successfully. Specific duties include but are not limited to: Fish Culture This position assists with the capture of brood stocks, monitors, constructs and manipulates culture environments to maintain the health, growth, and reproduction of brood stocks. Performs hormonal injection of brood stocks, performs captive propagation and rearing of offspring of native aquatic species by utilizing proven and effective culture techniques. Assists in the development of new and improved culture techniques, feeds according to nutritional requirements specific to each aquatic species, anticipates and manipulates water quality by obtaining water tests for parameters critical to the health of native aquatic species. Makes precise biological and environmental assessments to maintain healthy, sustainable culture environments within established procedures and guidelines specific to each aquatic species. Maintains accurate and punctual records of all pertinent data. Cleans and disinfects culture environments and sterilizes equipment as required. Maintains proper disinfection procedures to help prevent the spread of diseases. Prevents or diagnoses disease by recognizing signs and abnormal behaviors of stressed and diseased native aquatic species. Prevents and treats disease by calculating and administering the correct dosage of chemotherapeutants approved for use. Must be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of laboratory equipment, aseptic techniques, identification of disease organisms, drug and chemical applicability and precise water flows, drug and/or chemical dose calculation and disinfecting techniques. Native Fish/Amphibian Reintroduction & Distribution This position works closely with Aquatic Species Conservation Biologists and other State and Federal agencies, safely transports and/or reintroduces native aquatic species into portions of their historic ranges, distributes native aquatic species as requested and approved in CCFISH, monitors environmental conditions in both transport tanks and receiving waters to assure the highest possible degree of survival, and complies with all State DOT and federal motor carrier safety guidelines. Building, Fabrication, & Construction This position performs basic carpentry, inspects and maintains existing electrical infrastructure, builds fences, drives and operates heavy equipment used in construction projects, safely uses pneumatic tools, power tools, hand tools, and small heavy equipment used in construction projects, performs placement, finishing, protecting, and repairing of concrete in construction projects, positions and secures reinforcing bars and mesh used to reinforce concrete in construction projects, installs and maintains systems used for plumbing, heating, chilling, and drainage of water, installs and maintains metal roofing, and performs welding of metals, plastics, and polymers. Fish Health and Pathology Performs analysis and prevention by recognizing signs and symptoms of stressed and diseased fish, including treatment and prevention by calculating and administering the proper amount of drug or chemical used for treatment. It must be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of laboratory microscopes, identification of disease organisms, drug and chemical applicability, and precise water flow, drug and/or chemical dose calculation and disinfecting techniques. Administration This position keeps accurate and punctual records of activities, observations, and conditions related to the culture and propagation of native aquatic species, submits records and observations both written and verbally to management and staff during weekly staff meetings or as required, maintains current record of all native aquatic species inventories, reports to supervisor when brood stocks require replenishment with new individuals from the wild and/or captive bred, maintains daily activity reports (DARS) specific to each species and monthly KRONOS timesheets in a timely fashion, submits Leave/Absence Request and Authorization forms in a timely fashion, records flow data on daily well reports, keeps general purchase receipts and OneCard receipts, maintains in-house move & transfer, mortality, and disease treatment logbooks, maintains current feed sheets, maintains accurate and punctual stocking and transfer tickets, and maintains driver’s logs and vehicle inspection reports as required by DOT regulations. Facility and Equipment Maintenance This position inspects, services, and modifies any equipment, physical facilities, buildings, and water delivery systems that are required to raise native aquatic species. Duties may include, but are not limited to, minor remodeling and painting, mowing, weed control, and irrigation, culvert and pipeline installation, and snow removal. This position inspects and maintains various vehicles and equipment, including, but not limited to, pickup trucks, fish trucks, forklifts, backhoes, tractors, ATVs, welders, generators, power tools, pumps, mowers, and work carts. This position ensures that aquaculture equipment and vehicles are kept in safe and proper working condition by repairing, lubricating, inspecting, cleaning, and servicing them. It designs, invents, fabricates, tests, and calibrates new or specialized equipment for aquaculture use to increase productivity and enhance efficiency. Safety and Security This position responds to all alarm situations and provides security for the rearing unit while following standard operational procedures and MSDS for hazardous materials storage and use. It keeps areas clean and clear, well organized, and structured. Temporary Employee Training This position assists in the general oversight of work performed by seasonal temporary, student work-study, and volunteer employees. It oversees temporary employees, student work-studies, and volunteers to ensure assigned tasks are completed according to standard operating procedures and accepted professional standards. It trains, directs, and explains work assignments and procedures to new employees, temporary employees, student work-studies, and volunteers. Public Relations This position promotes and explains the policies, goals, and directives of Colorado Parks and Wildlife by providing public tours of the fish hatchery and courteously answering questions. It provides information about wildlife and fisheries operations while giving tours and while on fish/amphibian stocking trips. It conducts guided tours of the hatchery as required. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications Three years of work experience in aquaculture, propagating and/or rearing fish, fish culture, collecting and recording of aquatic wildlife data and/or professional aquatic research or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. Substitutions + Appropriate education in biology, fisheries research, fisheries management, or fisheries biology, ecology, wildlife management, zoology, marine biology or ichthyology may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis for the experience requirement. Preferred Qualifications + Current or former State experience relevant to this position + Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience 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. + Exempt from overtime, on-call 24/7 + This position will require but is not limited to the handling of formalin, bleach, disinfection solutions, equipment batteries, gasoline, diesel, spray paint, and motor oil. Appropriate PPE will be provided. + Hazing of predatory birds/animals will require the use of discharging cracker/pyrotechnics as a deterrent. + Will regularly drive fish trucks to various locations around the state in all types of weather for fish stocking. Will occasionally be required to travel overnight to varied locations around the state for training or work assignments. + Must pass required pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug testing and background check. + 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 (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0g2QAGmusbXBJzL3HxhGitIZOEKnwhrFnx9GqVcQHA/preview?tab=t.0) , 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 todocument 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 State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. 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 aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/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. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQ's at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident? + Yes + No 02 Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application. + I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee. + I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). + I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position. 03 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position: (if not applicable, please enter "N/A") 04 Do you have prior Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience? + Yes + No 05 Do you currently possess a valid drivers' license? + Yes + No 06 Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of professional experience in aquaculture, propagating and/or rearing fish, fish culture, collecting and recording of aquatic wildlife data and/or professional aquatic research: + No experience yet + Less than 1 year + 1 year but less than 2 years + 2 years but less than 3 years + 3 years but less than 4 years + 4 years but less than 5 years + 5 years but less than 6 years + 6 years or more 07 Please describe your experience in aquaculture, propagating and/or rearing fish and fish culture: 08 Please describe your experience in collecting and recording of aquatic wildlife data and/or professional aquatic research: 09 Are you using education as a substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis? + Yes + No 10 If you are using education as a substitute for the required experience, please describe your degree and how it relates to the work assignment (If you are not using education as a substitute please put N/A): 11 Please select the which areas of work experience you possess: + Vehicle Operation + Vehicle Maintenance + Equipment Maintenance + Building Maintenance + Grounds Maintenance (Landscaping) + Irrigation Systems + Water delivery systems required to raise fish + Power tools, pumps, pond cleaners, generators, and welders + Snow plow + Graders, forklifts, hydraulic cranes, backhoes, and tractors + Dump trucks & fish trucks + Mowers and work carts 12 Please briefly describe why you're interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife: 13 Successful completion and passing of a pre-employment Physical, Drug Testing & Background Check are required for placement in this position. + I understand and accept these terms 14 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 since 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. + I acknowledge this receipt of this notice. 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