CPW Snowmobile and OHV Program Assistant II - (...

CPW Snowmobile and OHV Program Assistant II - (Littleton, CO)Print (ApplyCPW Snowmobile and OHV Program Assistant II - (Littleton, CO)Salary$58,872.00 - $76,536.00 AnnuallyLocationDouglas County, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberPMA 00560 02/26DepartmentDepartment of Natural ResourcesDivisionColorado Parks & WildlifeOpening Date02/24/2026Closing Date3/10/2026 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionType of AnnouncementThis position is open only to Colorado state residents.Primary Physical Work AddressHybrid: 13787 S Hwy 85, Littleton, CO 80125FLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact InformationPatrick Warnes Salary NoteAlthough the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.Hiring Pay RatePlease note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis.How To ApplyPlease submit an online application for this position at 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 InformationThis posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.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 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 (. 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.Recognizing that 90% of Coloradans routinely access trails in Colorado, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Divisions’ (CPW) Trails Program exists to serve all trails interests in Colorado including riding, hiking, equestrian, hunting, fishing, and persons with special needs in its efforts to connect parks, federal lands and other trail systems into a statewide trails network. The work unit exists to administer the State Trails Program, addressing both non-motorized and motorized trail interests established under Colorado Revised Statutes § 33 Article 11, Article 14 and 14.5. The program provides between $9-15 million annually to local, state, tribal, and federal governmental agencies; recreation and school districts; and nonprofit organizations. In addition to funding, the program provides training, education, planning and technical assistance to promote the creation and stewardship of a statewide system of trails.Description of JobCoordinates with the CPW and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) accounting staff, governmental political subdivisions (local, county, state, and federal), non-profit organizations and volunteer groups in administering the motorized trails program funding allocations. Principal responsibilities include promoting the trails program statewide,reviewing grant proposals, preparing contracts for grant execution, monitoring projects funded from grants for progress and completion, recommends policies and procedures to improve the grant application, project tracking and completion processes, provides technical assistance to applicants and grantees, works with the Trails Program administrators, program subcommittees, organized industry affiliates and advocates to efficiently distribute funding allocations, implement program requirements and rules, support the STC and PWC funding decisions and implement agency decisions.Specific duties include, but are not limited to:Grant Oversight, Management, and Project AuditsPrincipal administrator of the snowmobile grant application, snowmobile grant ranking and selection processes, contract development, project execution, project monitoring milestones, project completion and contract closeout processes of approximately 50 open and active grant contracts annually for the motorized trails program. Develops thesnowmobile program’s grant application requirements annually. Develops and assists with the adoption of policies regarding fiscal management for the trails program funds. Reviews snowmobile grant applications to verify trails program grant requirements and any relevant NEPA requirements are met prior to grant selection. Assists with the selection of grant reviewers, scoring processes and develops recommendations on motorized grant selections and awards. Assists with the Off-highway vehicle grant program which features 100 to 120 open and active off-highway vehicle grant contracts annually and is the primary contact for non-profit grants through this program.This position is the initial contact for all snowmobile trails grant program change in scope or performance period modifications; develops strategies for trails program manager to approve. Insures snowmobile grant budgets, expenditures, and match complies with contract specifications by reviewing receipts and justification materials submitted by the grantees.Notifies grantees of grant award; finalizes scope of work and state contracts with the grantees. Reviews and approves receipts/bills for grantee payments, tracks expenditures of grant awards, reviews and approves grant match documentation in compliance with funding requirements. Tracks grant status and oversees project close out processes. Develops and maintains a motorized trails program database from which reports can be generated to track grant status. Alert and take appropriate action with project managers on contracts that are due to expire or that are not in compliance. Supervise 1-2 temporary employees hired to assist with project oversights, inspections, and file management.Purchasing and Contract ManagementManages the contracting and personal services, both state and federal procurement processes for the motorized trails Program’s administrative accounts. Exercises discretion and judgment to determine appropriate commitment documents. Coordinates, as the principal liaison for the Off-highway Vehicle program, with the CPW and DNR Controllers, Risk Management and state purchasing to ensure compliance. Tracks and applies state, departmental and division policies including the Colorado Contracts Procedures Manual, Colorado Revised Statutes, Code of Colorado Regulations, Policy Letters, Federal Policy Regulations and OMB circulars, and CORE Manual. Prepares contract and purchase order amendments to extend, change the scope of the project, or increase or decrease grant awards. Serves as the Off-highway Vehicle program’s principal liaison to city, state, county, federal and non-profit organizations and the motorized trails program manager to execute timely processing of all motorized trails program procurement documents. Administers all grant contracts, requests for proposals, amendments, vehicle purchases, credit card, and payments of purchase orders. Develops procedure manuals and processes payments. Substantiates all grant expenditures ensuring all compliance with funding requirements for state and regulations.Inspections and ReportsDevelops and maintains an annual inspection process for trail grant projects. Periodically verifies project work is finalized, and the funded projects comply with federal and state regulations and funding requirements. In cooperation with the regional trail coordinators, authorizes inspection documents that approve final payment to the grantees.Reviews and updates inspection reports to ensure budgets balance with the State of Colorado, DNR accounting, and the motorized trails program. Provide reports as requested to the public, CPW, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) accounting staff, governmental political subdivisions (local, county, state, and federal), non-profit organizations and volunteer groups, State Trails Committee, Parks Finance, and State Parks staff.Funding Allocation and Budget ManagementDevelops annual capital construction and operating decision documents for the Motorized Trails Program budget allocations based on projected revenue. Recommends spending authority from DNR administrators and appropriation set up in CORE. Manages/monitors the financial compliance of 50 open and active snowmobile grant contracts and supports the OHV program as needed for additional non-profit grants. Requests grant setup in CORE. Tracks appropriations, expenditures, encumbrances and uncommitted funds and tracks up-to-date balances. Periodically, reconciles fund balances between CORE, Colorado’s data warehouse and federal records. Develops systems to check and balance financial allocations to assure fiscal responsibility, applying federal, state and agency contracting procedures, including but not limited to procurement rules, methods, fiscal rules and internal policies for the audit control of accounts. Identifies errors and initiates corrective actions while working closely with the CPW and DNRaccounting staff and controllers to ensure fiscal rules are met; suggests rule revisions as needed. Manages the fiscal authorizations to the motorized trails programs.State Trails Committee and Grant Review Subcommittee MeetingsAssists with the oversight and guidance of the STC. Reviews and assists the STC’s and Snowmobile and OHV grant review subcommittees in the ranking of grant applications; participates in the funding allocation decisions. Conducts initial screening of motorized grant applications. Coordinates the motorized trails program grant review subcommittee meetings in grant ranking, project selection and budget development. Assists the coordination of STC meetings and business as well as the grant review subcommittee meetings. Acts as the events coordinator to set up facilities, services and logistics for the STC and subcommittee meetings. Assists with the development of action items for the STC and the PWC. Periodically records, edits, validates, and archive minutes of the STC. Provides technical support to the STC regarding questions or issues on regulations, statutes, legislation and state rules. Responds and reacts to STC or subcommittee members upon request.OutreachOutreach Represents the CPW Trails Program to promote a statewide trail system for multiple trail uses. Provides technical assistance in development, advertising, and marketing of infrastructure and non-infrastructure proposals to increase the number of trails in Colorado. Responds to public inquires regarding trail related questions and issues in Colorado. Provides educational and informational content for the motorized trails program web site. Manage and coordination agency participation in trade shows that feature information regarding the motorized trails program. Manage the development of educational materials such as brochures, guidebooks, press releases, media and radio.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum QualificationsEducation/Licensure/Certification/Experience:Five (5) years of relevant experience in Natural Resource management, Public Administration, business administration, program management, or grant administration.Education and Experience:A combination of related education in Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Public Administration, Business, Program Management/Project Management and/or relevant experience in Natural Resource management, Public Administration, business administration, program management, or grant administration equal to five (5) yearsClass Code: Program Assistant (Preferred Qualifications Current or former State experience relevant to this position. Demonstrated experience working with government agencies on grant and/or administrative programs. Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively convey complex issues in a concise manner with land managers, funding partners, grant applicants, and stakeholders. Knowledge and experience with the state’s financial procedures and systems. Familiarity with outdoor recreation funding opportunities, especially grant programs. Experience working with land managers and stakeholders on outdoor recreation projects. Strong analytical, and inductive and deductive reasoning. Enthusiastic, energetic, optimistic, positive attitude, innovative thinking. Adaptable and open to change. Required Competencies Strong interpersonal skills including building collaborative environment. Enthusiastic, energetic, optimistic, positive attitude. Self-motivating, proactive, and able to prioritize and manage large volume of workload independently. Great work ethic, disciplined, conscientious, thorough, and diligent. Customer-service mindset, respectful, helpful. Possesses excellent problem solving ability and good judgment. Honest, trustworthy, dependable. Demonstrated organizational skills, including attention to detail and ability to prioritize work. Exceptional customer service and ability to develop and maintain professional relationships. Ability to work independently and take initiative by using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify solutions for customer or program challenges. Being reliable and punctual. Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments. Experience with Microsoft Office and Google docs. 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. Schedule is during normal operating hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with occasional evening/weekend work required. Must be able to report to work at the primary work location. Flexible work arrangements may be offered. This position will be asked to travel overnight once or twice a year for meetings. 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 (, 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 (), 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 InformationThe 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 InclusionThe 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 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 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.ADAAA AccommodationsAny 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 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.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: 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.01The 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: Are you a current Colorado resident? Yes No 02Current 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. 03Former 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"):04Do you currently have at least a Bachelor's degree in business administration, program administration, natural resource management, project management or other field of study related to the duties of this position? (Note: degree not required if substituting experience for education) Yes No I have a Bachelor's degree but it is not in a field of study related to the duties of this position. 05Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of professional experience in program or grant administration/management: No experience yet 0 to 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 06Please describe how your education and experience translates to your ability to successfully perform this position's job functions.07Please describe an experience where you had to effectively communicate a complex topic in a concise manner.08Please describe an experience where you successfully collaborated as a member of a work team to solve a problem.09Please describe your professional experience in program or grant administration/management. Include any experience you have related to reviewing grant proposals, preparing contracts, monitoring projects, grant tracking/completion, and working with program administrators.10Please briefly describe why you're interested in this position and working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife:11All 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. Required QuestionEmployerState of ColoradoAddressSee the full announcement by clickingthe "Printer" icon located above the job titleLocation varies by announcement, Colorado, --WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email

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