CPW Regional Partnership Coordinator Administrator IV - Remote, Western Slope Colorado

State of Colorado; Colorado; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental plans

RETIREMENT PLANS (PERA defined benefit

Paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

11 paid holidays + generous vacation/s

Job summary

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE is seeking a Regional Partnership Coordinator to lead regional implementation of the Colorado Outdoors Strategy. You will align regional plans with state goals, build diverse partnerships, and manage data, funding, and projects to advance conservation and outdoor recreation outcomes.

This position requires collaboration across CPW and external partners, with travel across Colorado.

Job description

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

The application period will close once we reach 75 applicants or 11/18/2026, whichever comes first. Please attach your resume and cover letter for consideration. You are encouraged to apply early.

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.

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.

The Outdoor Recreation and Lands Branch (RLAD) of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is responsible for providing and/or overseeing the delivery of recreational programs and services statewide, and to manage land use through real estate acquisition and conservation internally and with partnering landowners.

As part of the Colorado Outdoors Strategy (COS, The Strategy), the agency is focused on planning for and investing in actionable plans to balance the conservation and recreational needs throughout Colorado. Colorado’s land, water, wildlife, and recreation infrastructure have been strained by climate change and dramatic increases in our State’s population, tourism, and outdoor use. The Regional Partnerships Initiative (RPI) is a collection of local and regional coalitions that are designed to plan for and address conservation and recreation challenges specific to their local areas. The RPI leverages partnerships to share planning and mapping resources, best practices and available data, and promote consistency across planning efforts, in alignment with statewide goals. The RPI ensures that decisions are collaborative and represent the interests of all members, including a diverse range of sectors: recreation, conservation, sportspersons, environmental education, industry partners, lands stewardship, agriculture and ranching, Tribes, and government. These coalitions serve as the implementers of the Colorado Outdoors Strategy to protect and enhance Colorado's lands, waters, and ways of life at the intersection of conservation and outdoor recreation interests. The RPI is a crucial component to ensure the COS is actionable, allowing for localized efforts to tackle challenges while still benefiting from the broad, statewide perspective and support.

Regional Partnerships Initiative

This position exists to provide tactical execution and coordinate regional implementation of the Colorado Outdoors Strategy. The Regional Partnership Coordinator leads the alignment of regional planning efforts with statewide strategies, fostering relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders, providing knowledge and expertise to integrate data and state resources, and advancing priority regional projects for future investment. The position serves as program coordinator, essential to the success and administration of the Regional Partnerships Initiative in their assigned geographic area, supporting coordination and administration of agency investments, including a 5-year $50 million dollar statewide grant program. The position facilitates coordination across CPW and partner organizations in the development and implementation of regional plans and projects to enhance conservation and outdoor recreation, critical to the successful implementation of Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy.

Regional Partnerships Advancement

Oversees coalition development and operations to align program criteria with division priorities, partner input, and Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy. Actively engages diverse stakeholders across conservation, recreation, agriculture, underrepresented communities, local/federal governments, and Tribes. Develops and executes engagement strategies, ensuring strong CPW subject‑matter representation. Collaborates with CPW staff (biologists, area wildlife managers, park managers, deputy regional managers) to achieve program goals, clarify shared objectives, and establish work plans. Supports regional grant program execution and manages emerging issues across complex stakeholder networks.

Strategic Regional Planning and Projects

Coordinates RPI activities to align COS goals, tools, and frameworks with regional planning. Provides technical assistance and best practices to partners, training them on COS data tools, dashboards, and decision‑support resources. Leverages relevant plans (e.g., State Wildlife Action Plan, Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, Habitat Conservation and Connectivity Plan) to establish metrics for success. Evaluates project outcomes with regional staff and partners to ensure CPW investments achieve expected results, escalating issues as necessary.

Communications and Technical Support

Leads high‑level communications to raise awareness and foster engagement in regional coalitions. Responsibilities include producing oral presentations, written reports and articles, and materials for multiple online media platforms. Implements the COS communication strategy by capturing success stories and coordinating media efforts across target audiences.

Offers technical expertise regarding grant applications, reporting, and planning tools. Maintains and updates tracking databases for regional partnerships status, funding, survey responses, plans, and partner contacts. Tailors technical data and statewide metrics into accessible presentations and content for regional partnerships based on current industry trends and priorities. Informs COS Resource Hub updates to stay current with regional plans, data, mapping tools, and best practices.

RPI Team Member

Supports the RPI Program team by coordinating grant administration and regional network operations. Shares leadership in staff meetings, agenda development, team goal tracking, and collaborative problem‑solving. Provides coverage for team members, supervises assigned temporary staff, including hiring, onboarding, and day‑to‑day guidance, and manages third party consultants as needed. Supports the Colorado Outdoor Partnership, including leading communications, hosting statewide meetings, and planning events.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in natural resource or outdoor recreation management, public or business administration, program management, or similar field.

Or

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Geography, Outdoor Recreation, Public Administration, Business, Program Management/Project Management and/or relevant experience in natural resource or outdoor recreation management, public or business administration, program management, or similar field equal to seven (7) years.

Job Class: Administrator IV

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former State, or natural resource agency experience relevant to this position.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic goals into actionable implementation plans.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize strategic actions through a collaborative process that engages stakeholders.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into concise reports, presentations, and briefings for leadership, agency partners and stakeholders, and the public.
• Strong analytical reasoning and decision‑making capabilities.
• Familiarity with state government operations, strategic planning, and policy development processes.
• Understanding of Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy and/or statewide and regional strategic planning initiatives to advance conservation and/or outdoor recreation outcomes.
• Knowledge of the partners and stakeholders engaged in conservation and outdoor recreation initiatives east of the Continental Divide.

Required Competencies

• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and analytical skills with the ability to develop and implement complex statewide initiatives.
• Capable of aligning programs and policies with broader agency or statewide goals.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners, including government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations.
• Skilled in facilitating collaboration, negotiation, and consensus among partners with competing interests.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Skilled in program administration, budget oversight, and outcome monitoring.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to represent the agency effectively in public meetings, stakeholder forums, and professional settings across the state.
• Independent, proactive, and adaptable in dynamic environments.
• Honest, trustworthy, and dependable.
• Strong interest in in‑person communications and relationship building with ability to travel across Eastern Colorado regularly.
• Adaptable and open to change; able to perform effectively under pressure and shifting priorities.

Conditions of Employment

• State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• This position is designated as remote, but CPW may assign an official work location or require reporting to a CPW office based on operational needs, available workspace, supervision, onboarding, training, or business requirements.
• Position requires travel across Colorado to regional partnership coalition meetings, conferences, and staff workshops in order to perform regular duties.
• 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’s 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 ([e-mail]), 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 [phone]; 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.

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 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.
• This recruitment may fill multiple vacancies at the same reporting level.

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. We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives 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.. 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 [e-mail].

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 [e-mail] 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

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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.