The City of Longmont is excited to announce an opportunity for a full-time, benefitted position as a Natural Resources Technician. With a focus on vegetation management, this position will assist with weed management utilizing IPM techniques, ecological restoration, and wildlife management. Closing date is October 9th. For more information and how to apply click HERE.
The City of Longmont is also hiring for a non-benefited, Temporary Natural Resources Technician. This year round position does not have a term limit but is limited to 1560 hours annually. This position performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to vegetation management, wildlife management and grounds maintenance of open space, nature areas, greenways, and other City owned lands with natural resource values. Deadline for submission October 11th! For more information click HERE.
The Southern Plains Land Trust (SPLT) seeks a high-energy and motivated individual with a passion for wildlife and habitat protection to manage our ecological restoration work. This position is vital to our mission to create and protect a network of shortgrass prairie preserves, which ensure a future for all native animals and plants. Posted September 21st. For more information click HERE.
The new Outdoor Recreation Economy professional education program at the University of Colorado will be hiring three new faculty members to increase their professional and subject-matter expertise. Since they’ll be coming to a professional graduate program, the successful applicant could be a person with academic experience and/or a person with significant professional/business/industry experience. Click the links provided for more information. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2020; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Specifically, they will be hiring Senior Instructors in
Palmer Land Trust seeks a qualified and motivated individual to join our team to assist in developing strategic, innovative, and lasting conservation projects throughout the region. The Conservation and Recreation Program Manager (CRPM) will serve as the internal transaction lead for complex real estate transactions, supporting the Land Team on acquisition projects as needed. The CRPM will also be responsible for developing and implementing Palmer’s newly created Trail Program, designed to assist community efforts around finalizing two trails in the Pikes Peak Region, the Front Range Trail and the Ring the Peak Trail. Additionally, the CRPM will take the technical lead on acquisition projects to increase local public lands. The CRPM reports to the Conservation and Stewardship Director (CSD) and works as a part of a team to ensure Palmer’s mission is fulfilled to the highest standards. Open until filled. For more information click HERE.
Palmer Trust seeks a Community Conservation Manager. This position serves as a representative to conservation stakeholders in Palmer’s service territory of Pueblo County and the Lower Arkansas Valley. At the core of the position is managing relationships with a wide array of landowners, conservation partners, and community stakeholders. The position will be responsible for managing multiple outreach and community development aspects of the Bessemer Farmland Conservation Project and expanding and deepening Palmer’s presence in the community of Pueblo. For more information and to apply click HERE.
Stillwater Sciences seeks highly motivated junior, mid-level, and senior-level engineers to serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working on habitat restoration planning, design, and implementation, as well as general water resources management projects, throughout California, the Pacific Northwest, and Rockies. Junior-level candidates should possess a B.S. or M.S. in engineering; Mid-level candidates should possess 3–7 years of engineering-related work experience in addition to degree; Senior-level candidates should possess 8+ years of engineering-related work experience in addition to degree. Positions will remain open until filled. For more information and how to apply, click HERE.
Denver Audubon is looking for Education Interns—dedicated, energetic, and enthusiastic individuals—to join the team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers for the winter/spring 2021! This internship will constantly adapt to meet COVID-19 guidelines per the CDC and CDPHE. Environmental education interns will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of and teaching environmental educational programs (about birds, habitats, watersheds, water quality, and conservation) for school-aged and/or high school students. The application deadline is December 11th, 2020. Please click HERE for more information.
Denver Parks and Recreation’s Planning, Design and Construction Division is excited to announce the launch of its new Resiliency Program and is looking to hire a Senior Resiliency Planner. This position will assist in leading exciting changes for Denver Parks and Recreation through advancing the goals of The Game Plan for a Healthy City and leading projects that benefit local communities. For more information and application click HERE.
Colorado Rural Water Association is seeking a Training Specialist/Field Supervisor in Pueblo, CO. This person will plan, conduct and supervise the training activities of the Association. This person will on occasion travel the state providing training and technical assistance to small water and wastewater systems. The right candidate will be a Certified Water Professional with multiple years of water and wastewater treatment experience as well distribution and collection experience. For more information click HERE.
Resource Central is seeking a Conservation Engagement Manager, Conservation Associate, and a part-time Conservation Associate in Boulder, CO. For more information click HERE.
The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for Natural Lands Outreach Volunteers. Participants in this program can volunteer to host an Outreach table to welcome and educate users at the 55th Trailhead and Coot Lake Trailhead. Or, volunteers can walk the Path that runs from Coot Lake to the North Shores of the Boulder Reservoir and record the use at these Natural Areas. These positions will both inform management decisions and teach users about this location. Volunteers are required to volunteer for 2 shifts in September. Most volunteer effort is needed Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays. For more information click HERE. To apply click HERE.
Adams County is looking to fill a brand new Senior Parks and Trails Ranger position (full-time, permanent) in Brighton, CO. This function is expected to identify and resolve problems that arise in the normal course of the work. These efforts are to provide education, safety and well-being for those who visit and utilize the open spaces, trail system, and park facilities managed by Adams County. For more information and to apply, click HERE.
Aurora Water is looking to hire a GIS Intern. Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of drinking water, sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, and water conservation, acquisition and development. Primary responsibilities will include: Compile information for data requests, reports, summaries, etc, assist with updating utility extension agreement records and documentation, execute Map Requests, assist with field data collection, create new GIS data from plans, field information, research, or other various sources. No Closing Date. For more information contact Doug Rulison at drulison@auroragov.org and visit HERE.
ICON Engineering is currently looking for a Stormwater Project Engineer / Manager & Engineer Intern. ICON Engineering is one of Denver’s most reputable planning, design, and project management civil engineering firms. They offer engineering services for stormwater management, stream restoration, flood mitigation, drainage, parks and trails. The engineer will assist in and/or manage the planning, design, and production of engineering documents for a variety of projects to include stormwater and drainage design, stream restoration, floodplain analysis, detention and water quality, roadways, parks and trails.Visit the Careers page HERE.
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor in Colorado Springs, CO. Qualified candidates will conduct and perform Boundary and Topographical Surveys, Construction Layouts, Subdivision Plats, Right of Way Plans and ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys. This position will include a combination of office and field work if needed and may require some travel. Please apply HERE.