Department Information
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?
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 athttps://dnr.colorado.gov/about-usto 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 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
For more detailed information, please visitState of Colorado Employee Benefits
The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners is a unique, entrepreneurial agency within Colorado state government. The agency manages a constitutionally created 148 year old, multi-billion dollar endowment of assets for the benefit of Colorado's K-12 school children. The endowment holds more than 3 million acres of land and 4 million acres of minerals that are carefully managed for grazing and agriculture, natural resource extraction, renewable energy, recreation, commercial real estate and other uses. Over the past several years, the revenues generated by these activities have funded the construction or renovation of more than 500 schools around the State. The State Land Board (SLB) is composed of six primary work groups. Asset Management incorporates our District field offices, Resource Extraction, Real Estate and other programs. The Service groups include Transactions and Records Services (TRS), Data Services/GIS, Finance and outreach/external affairs.
The Transactions and Records Service (TRS) business unit is responsible for the processing of all State Land Board revenue generating contracts (e.g. leases, rights-of-way contracts, real estate, renewable energy, minerals, etc.). TRS builds, manages, and maintains contracts for 7,200 mineral and surface contracts (aka leases) which carry unique terms and conditions. This main function includes drafting contracts; approving and maintaining contract templates; processing and determining processing steps of applications to fully executed contracts; compiling and managing contract files; and assembling and administering bond and insurance compliance requirements of the State Land Board (SLB). The unit is responsible for ensuring all necessary documents have been executed within set parameters by the SLB and are in compliance with Board policies and procedures and state and federal law. TRS is responsible for establishing records management principles and procedures, and automated records management systems for the agency to aid in the capture, classification, and ongoing management of records for public and institutional memory. TRS processes all Colorado Open Records Requests for the agency as required by law.
Description of Job
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
This position is a part of the TRS team supporting the State Land Board’s Rights-of-Way (ROW), Renewable Energy, and Tower business lines. ROWs are used for public or private roads, telephone and electrical lines, utility transmission corridors, oil and gas pipelines, water lines and ditches. ROWs are encumbrances on trust lands allowed under the terms of a contract. Renewable Energy includes solar and wind energy planning leases, as well as solar and wind energy production leases. Towers include transmission sites for communication uses.
Contract/Lease processing is a key responsibility of the Technician. The Technician uses established processes, records management protocols and data management guidelines to facilitate fully executed contracts. The software tools used to accomplish the ROW responsibilities include using the agency’s NetSuite software “ATLAS,” Laserfiche, Microsoft and Google products, Adobe, DocuSign, and the agency’s website. These systems are interconnected and are required to perform the duties of this role.
This position is responsible for following established processing guidelines for contracts/leases and administering file management protocols that have been adopted by the agency. This role also engages in identifying opportunities for process improvement with Lean concepts and principles.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Minimum Qualifications:Three (3) years of experience in in an office environment performing administrative support functions similar to processing contracts, data entry and electronic file management.
- OR -A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years. Related degrees would include paralegal studies, business administration, or communications.
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.Required Competencies:- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Organized and professional, with a strong self-motivated work ethic
- Dependable and trustworthy, uses good judgment and problem solving
- Adaptable and open to change, contributes with a positive attitude
Preferred Qualifications:- Two (2) years of experience in an office environment coordinating the work, processes and records in the field of land use for renewable energy and/or rights-of-way
- Two (2) years of experience using CRM databases
- Two (2) years of experience using GIS and/or other land based information databases
- Proficiency in workplace applications of Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
- Current or former State experience relevant to this position
Conditions of Employment:- Must be a Colorado resident at time of employment.
- You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States
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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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 (303) 866-3300; 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.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
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.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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. 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.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. 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 dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us
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 dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us 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
DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about
E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States. 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.
