Colorado Department of Revenue · 8 hours ago
Temporary Sampling and Monitoring Support Technician– 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO
The Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking a Temporary Sampling and Monitoring Support Technician to assist with the Invasive Species Sampling and Monitoring Program. The role involves supporting the Early Detection & Rapid Response Specialist in coordinating sampling efforts and performing administrative tasks related to aquatic nuisance species throughout Colorado.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Perform administrative duties including scheduling sampling crews, booking campsites and accommodations, maintaining equipment, managing inventory, preparing materials for field training, and assisting with said training
Support the Invasive Species Program through mapping, database management, and data analysis including weekly proofing and correcting of data that is generated by field sampling crews and laboratory technicians
Assist field sampling crews with conducting surveys for ANS, using standardized scientific protocols, in lakes, reservoirs, streams, and rivers throughout Colorado. Specifically, sampling crews will conduct monitoring for zebra mussels, quagga mussels, New Zealand mudsnails, and Eurasian watermilfoil
Assist the ANS Laboratory with performing laboratory analysis on samples collected by sampling crews, using standardized scientific protocols. Specifically, this position will conduct microscopy and taxonomic identification from field samples for mollusks, crayfish, macrophytes, zooplankton, and phytoplankton
Assist the EDRR Specialist and Invasive Species Program Manager with any rapid response efforts that may be triggered by CPW’s early detection sampling and monitoring program
Finally, this position works very closely with the EDRR Specialist and helps with a large variety of tasks as they arise
Qualification
Required
Must be 16 years of age or older
Must have a current and valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle and an acceptable driving record
Possess basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite)
Experience performing data entry
Willingness to be flexible with the weekday work schedule
Ability to travel occasionally with overnight stays including camping
Ability to work in and around the water
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
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
Preferred
B.S. in natural resources/botany/fisheries/wildlife or other natural resource field OR at least 1 year completed coursework toward a degree in the field
Experience performing administrative duties
Experience with customer service
Experience performing technical writing and editing and document management
Experience with zebra mussel, quagga mussel, New Zealand mudsnail, Eurasian watermilfoil, or other invasive species
Experience conducting biological field surveys especially with aquatics and/or water quality including performing species identification
Experience planning and analyzing biological field surveys and survey data
Experience with ArcGIS software
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multitask
Company
Colorado Department of Revenue
With just under 1500 employees, the Colorado Department of Revenue oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Enforcement Division, the Colorado State Lottery, and the Taxation Division.