TEMPORARY Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) /Customer Service Tech - Hot Sulphur Springs, CO

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources, through Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), seeks a temporary staff member to assist with deer and elk head intake, data collection, and CWD testing work. You will also handle customer sales of licenses and park products, requiring outdoor work in all weather and strong public interaction.

Responsibilities include assisting with tissue sample collection training, driving relay routes, and maintaining a clean work area between customers while providing

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google products)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and lift 50 lbs
• Weekend and evening work may be required

Responsibilities

• Accept hunter-harvested deer and elk heads for CWD testing and data collection
• Handle payments and process samples for CWD testing
• Sell licenses and park products to customers (licenses, passes, registrations)
• Drive relay routes to transport samples from collection sites to testing locations
• Provide information to customers in person and over the phone

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Cash handling

Outdoor work

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $17.00 PER HOUR

EMPLOYMENT STARTS 08/10/2026 THROUGH 12/31/2026.

The mission of Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW)

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. Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Position is responsible for accepting hunter-harvested deer and elk heads, collecting data, payment and samples for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing. Position is also responsible for driving relay routes to transport hunter-harvested deer and elk from collection sites to research sampling sites in all weather conditions. Training is provided on how to remove tissue samples from deer and elk for CWD testing and to perform mandatory inspections of hunter-killed moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, black bears and mountain lions. Must be able to maintain a clean and tidy work space between customers. This position will also sell products to customers, including sales of wildlife products (hunting and fishing licenses, refund and duplicate licenses, and hunter education cards), and parks products (parks passes, OHV permits, snowmobile and boat registrations), as well as provide information to customers both in person and on the phone. Additional duties as assigned.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Current and valid driver’s license required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and lift 50lbs.
• Ability to interact positively with the public in various situations.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft office, Google products, Apple products)
• Weekend and evening work may be required.
• Hunting and fishing experience helpful.
• Applicants may be subject to successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
• Must be willing and able to work 40 hours per week.
• Must be comfortable working with and handling dead animals

• 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

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]

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The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.

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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). 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. The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these types of technical issues.