Senior Native Plant Materials & Wildlife Habitat Leader

State of Colorado; Delta (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Retirement program (PERA)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible work options

Wellness programs

HSAs/FSAs

Holidays & leave

Career advancement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Colorado seeks a senior authority to lead native plant material programs across the ecoregions of the state. The role directs policy, planning and statewide operations, guiding propagation, storage and distribution efforts in close collaboration with CPW leadership.

The position requires extensive cross-agency coordination with federal partners, precise budget management, and a strong background in native seed materials and habitat restoration throughout CPW

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience with native seed collection, cleaning and storage; native seed propagation; seed based habitat restoration techniques.
• Substitutions: additional appropriate education will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with ArcGIS and spatial analysis is preferred.
• Experience with the State of Colorado procurement process and managing funds is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CPW's senior authority for ecoregional native plant material programs across CPW regions.
• Develop statewide goals, guidance and policy for native plant materials; coordinate with US federal and state partners.
• Oversee budget development, tracking and reporting for habitat conservation programs.
• Direct statewide operations including storage facilities and propagations activities.
• Collaborate with agencies, academic partners and private stakeholders to advance native seed material programs.

Skills

Native seed collection, storage & seed

Seed propagation

Habitat restoration techniques

Budget management & reporting

Data management & analysis

ArcGIS & spatial analysis

Leadership & team supervision

Government experience

Job description

Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Colorado seeks a senior authority to lead native plant material programs across the ecoregions of the state. The role directs policy, planning and statewide operations, guiding propagation, storage and distribution efforts in close collaboration with CPW leadership.

The position requires extensive cross-agency coordination with federal partners, precise budget management, and a strong background in native seed materials and habitat restoration throughout CPW