Colorado Parks and Wildlife · Colorado · posted today
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking a full-time temporary (9-month) elk and deer survival-monitoring area technician based at our Salida, CO, office. Salida, CO, is a mountain town along the Arkansas River, surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks. Recreational opportunities abound in the area, including world-class mountain biking, skiing (25 minutes), and hiking. Core Duties: · This is primarily a field-based position with some intermittent office work. · Monitor 90 deer and 150 elk adult female GPS collars, and 60 deer and elk juvenile GPS collars. · Field necropsies to determine cause-specific mortality. · Collar recovery following mortalities and drops. · Assisting with ground darting and collaring of mule deer fawns. · Assist with helicopter surveys. · Opportunities may exist to assist with other field projects such as raptor monitoring. · Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: · Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Preferred Qualifications: · Detail-oriented and organized. · Knowledge of wildlife ecology (particularly wildlife classified as “big-game”) and scientific data collection techniques. · Able and willing to work long hours in the outdoors in all weather conditions. · Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends. · Good communication skills, especially when interacting with CPW staff and landowners, and the ability to converse with the public about wildlife. · Knowledge of wildlife that inhabit Colorado is a plus. · Experience with accurately recording and entering data in a timely manner. · Experience with telemetry. · Ungulate capture experience is a plus but not required. · This position requires extensive backcountry travel in the Rocky Mountains via foot/atv/truck. Safety is paramount. Being physically prepared and having the skills to be safe in the backcountry alone are critical parts of this job. · Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team. How to Apply: Deadline for Application: November 16th, 2026. Please send a cover letter, resume/cv, and contact information (name, title, phone, and email) of three professional references as a single PDF document in an email with the subject line “Elk and Deer Survival Monitoring Technician Position” to Bryan Lamont: bryan.lamont@state.co.us.
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