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State of Colorado CDA-Conservation Noxious Weed Seasonal Technician in Denver Metro, Colorado
CDA-Conservation Noxious Weed Seasonal Technician
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CDA-Conservation Noxious Weed Seasonal Technician
Salary
$20.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Temporary Full Time (9 mos or less)
Job Number
BAA-99409-03102025
Department
Department of Agriculture
Division
Plant Industry Division
Opening Date
03/13/2025
Closing Date
4/4/2025 4:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Type of Announcement
This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Primary Physical Work Address
305 Interlocken Pkwy, Broomfield, CO 80021 Position will work in the Denver Metro CO area with with occasional overnight, statewide travel.
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.
Department Contact Information
Nicholas Kaiser P 303.869.9014 I C 720.653.4267 I F 303.466.2867 305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield, CO 80021 nicholas.kaiser@state.co.us I www.colorado.gov/ag
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Department Information
Who we are:
Agriculture is a part of all our lives. When you eat, put on clothes, or care for an animal--your life is touched by agriculture. Colorado's food and agriculture industry generated $47 billion of economic activity in 2019 and supports nearly 5% of the state's workforce. CDA is proud to be a part of such an important industry.
Mission:
The CDA's mission is to strengthen and advance Colorado's agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment.
Core Values: Partnership, Service, Professionalism, Proactivity, and Respect
CDA Wildly Important Goals:
To accomplish our mission, CDA focuses on four “wildly important goals:”
Goal 1: Building Economic and Supply Chain Resilience
Goal 2: Advancing Voluntary Stewardship
Goal 3: Supporting the Next Generation in Agriculture
Goal 4: Promoting Animal Health and Welfare
We use these goals to focus and align the daily work of our staff in support of Colorado farmers and ranchers. Learn more about our Department and our wildly important goals in our performance plan on our website (https://ag.colorado.gov/home/about-us) .
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.
Learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi .
Description of Job
This is a seasonal position that will start on May 5, 2025 and end by September 26, 2025 . As a seasonal position, selected applicant will not be eligible for unemployment insurance at the end of assignment.
Duties:
This position assists the Department's Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDDR) Specialist with the management of List A noxious weed species (designated for statewide eradication) and some populations of List B species, primarily in the Denver metropolitan area, but withup to 6in-state, overnight trips planned for the 2025 season. The typical daily schedule will entail meeting local groups at specific field locations to perform such duties as eradication of noxious weeds from public and private lands, surveying locations for existing and/or new populations of targeted weed species, mapping weed infestations using the EDDMapS Pro mapping application, and some administrative data needs.
Work will require extensive hiking in prairie, riparian, and foothill habitats and will focus on such species as Mediterranean sage, purple loosestrife, African rue, myrtle spurge, hairy willow-herb, meadow knapweed, yellow starthistle, and orange hawkweed. Eradication efforts will require primarily mechanical and chemical control techniques. Utilizing a shovel to uproot individual or small populations of weeds will be a regular field duty as well as handling and applying herbicides with hand-held or backpack sprayers, under supervision. This position will have the opportunity to work with a wide array of local, state, and federal weed management professionals to assist them with work on public and private lands. Some work with biological control agent collection and redistribution may also be completed periodically throughout the summer.
A vehicle and tablet will be provided for business purposes. This positions will work in the Denver Metro CO area with occasional overnight, statewide travel.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This recruitment will be used to fill more than one vacancy.
Salary:
$20.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Proven Skills and Abilities:
Some prior field experience working in natural resource settings
Relevant education/coursework from an accredited institution
Physical capability to work outdoors regularly in varied summer conditions
Ability to carry out noxious weed control efforts with little supervision
A valid Colorado driver’s license (or the ability to obtain one prior) and acceptable driving record maintained during the period of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic plant identification skills
Prior experience with herbicide applications
Knowledge of Colorado's Front Range communities and weed issues
In-progress or completed degree in biology or natural resources field
Experience with aerial imagery/mapping programs such as ArcGIS
Please submit the following:
Required : Online application (completed fully) describing how you meet the minimum qualifications.
OR If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/Colorado%20Paper%20Application%20%28February%202020%29.pdf) . Paper applications must be received (either by US mail or email to cda_humanresources@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.
*A copy of your education transcripts if applicable (unofficial copies are acceptable)
*Answers to the supplemental questions - If you need more writing room you may submit it as an attachment to your application.
Supplemental Information
Important Information: Part of, or the entire exam for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application material. Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. Therefore, it is very important that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience on the application itself . Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
All applications that are received by the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement by a Human Resources Specialist. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
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 an accommodation, please contact by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment date 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.
The Department of Agriculture 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 Mary Hunt, at mary.hunt@state.co.usor call 303-869-9006.
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.
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Describe your ability to work in a team environment where there may be differing opinions on how to get the job done.
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Describe your relevant field experience and how it has prepared you for this position.
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Are you willing and able to travel overnight up to six times during the duration of this assignment?
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Are you willing and able to perform the physical requirements of this job, which include extensive hiking in prairie, riparian, and foothill habitats, use of mechanical and chemical control techniques, using a shovel to uproot individual or small populations of weeds, as well as handling and applying herbicides with hand-held or backpack sprayers?
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Are you a previous state of colorado employee?
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No
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If yes to the previous question what is your Employee ID number
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