Land Access Coordinator - Montezuma Land Conservancy

Montezuma Land Conservancy (MLC) is excited to grow our staff with the addition of a brand new, full-time Land Access Coordinator position. The Land Access Coordinator will lead the development of the new Southwest Equitable Land Access (SELA) Program which focuses on removing barriers to farmland access, will support MLC’s existing Traditional Harvest Project in collaboration with members of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and other conservation partners, and will work to explore and implement creative solutions at the nexus of conservation, stewardship, and access. This is a great opportunity for a creative, motivated, and passionate individual to join our small team with a big vision in Southwest Colorado.

Compensation: $55,000-60,000 annually to start, depending on experience

Application closing date: November 22, 2024

Application web link: http://montezumaland.org/about-us/join-our-team/

FORESTER/ Program Coordinator - West Region Wildfire Council

The position coordinates and implements the Vegetation Management Program (VMP)- a flagship program of the West Region Wildfire Council. The VMP provides technical forestry assistance, as well as incentives, for private property owners to engage in wildfire risk mitigation and forest resilience projects at the parcel, community and landscape scales. Forestry skills and knowledge, program coordination, project management as well as client and contractor relationship management are all utilized skills in this role.

Compensation: $65,000- $65,000- $90,237. Please note that the range describes the full salary range for the position. New hires typically start at the beginning of the range.

Application closing date: Open until filled

Application web link: http://www.cowildfire.org/employment

Natural Resource and Agriculture Specialist - Arapahoe County Open Spaces

The position is a field-based specialist position with an emphasis on open spaces, rangelands, native grasslands, agricultural areas, and riparian area management and stewardship. The specialist will be responsible for the coordination of associated operational, maintenance, stewardship and improvement programs and assigned staff and contractors. Also serves as a member of the Operations Team supporting general field operations and maintenance of County open spaces, parks, and trails as assigned by supervisor.

Compensation: $25.20 - $37.81 Hourly

Application closing date: 11/11/2024

Application web link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/arapahoe/jobs/4701659/natural-resource-and-agriculture-specialist?keywords=natural%20resources&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Operations Technician I or II (3 openings) - Arapahoe County Open Spaces

Operations Technician I: Under general supervision, the Operations Technician I serves as a staff member within their functional area(s) and provides assistance and support to the Operations Team. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of open spaces, parks, turf, landscapes, trails, and associated equipment, facilities, and public properties. Operations Technician II: Under general supervision, the Operations Technician II serves as a technical staff member within their functional area(s) and provides assistance, education, and support to the Operations Team. This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of open spaces, parks, turf, landscapes, trails, and associated equipment, facilities, and public properties.

Compensation: Operations Technician I salary range $18.60 - $27.89; Operations Technician II salary range $20.47 - $30.68

Application closing date: 11/8/2024

Application web link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/arapahoe/jobs/4475143/operations-technician-i-or-ii-open-spaces-parks-trails?keywords=natural%20resources&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Planning and Engagement Section Manager - Colorado Parks and Wildlife

This position supervises the Planning and Engagement section within the Policy and Planning Branch at Colorado Parks and Wildlife, managing the daily operation of the work unit, determining appropriate (annual) budgets, and guiding the agency’s resource stewardship, statewide and property-level planning, internal and external engagement, and social science (human dimensions) research programs.

Compensation: $94,008.00 - $122,208.00 Annually

Application closing date: 11/04/2024

Application web link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4695134/cpw-program-management-ii-planning-and-engagement-supervisor-denver-co?keywords=CPW%20Program%20Management%20II%2FPlanning%20and%20Engagement%20Supervisor%20(Denver%2C%20CO)&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Conservation Project Manager - Colorado Open Lands

Colorado Open Lands (COL) seeks a great communicator with attention to detail, a love for land and water, and experience completing conservation easement transactions to serve as a Conservation Project Manager. As a member of the Conservation team, primary responsibilities include building relationships with landowners and community stakeholders, writing and managing grants for acquisition funding, drafting conservation easements, performing project due diligence, complying with record-keeping standards, budgeting and grant management, and other tasks essential to the completion of conservation easement transactions.

Compensation: Compensation: $65,000-75,000, commensurate with experience. If a candidate is extremely qualified and meets identified criteria, they may qualify for a position as Senior Conservation Project Manager with a beginning salary of up to $84,000. Colorado Open Lands offers a competitive benefits package.

Application closing date: 10/31/2024

Application web link: https://coloradoopenlands.org/careers/