CPW WILDLIFE MANAGER V / Species Conservation Program Manager (Denver, CO)

State of Colorado
Denver, COFULL_TIMEPosted Jul 21, 2026

Role responsibilities

Serves as the senior authority for the recovery, conservation, and management of native species, with a specific focus on reptiles. Responsibilities include formulating strategic conservation goals, overseeing program implementation, and representing the agency in multi-agency forums.

Requirements

Requires at least eight years of relevant experience in wildlife research, management, or conservation biology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must be residents of the State of Colorado at the time of application.

Key skills

Reptile conservation, Species conservation program management, Wildlife management, Conservation biology, Ecology, Strategic planning, Budget management, Grant management, Stakeholder collaboration, Technical data analysis, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adaptive management, Policy formulation

Keywords

Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Animal Sciences, Species Recovery, Habitat Management, State Wildlife Action Plan, ESA, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Grant Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Terrestrial Conservation, Reptile Identification

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