COSA CPW Internship Job Announcment

Hello,

CPW is hiring an intern in the Loveland area. Details are below. jeremy.sifuentes

Salary
$18.00 Hourly

Location
Larimer County, CO

Job Type
Temporary (9 months or less)

Department
Department of Natural Resources

Division
Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date
07/19/2024

Closing Date
8/9/2024 12:00 AM Mountain

Primary Physical Work Address
4207 W CR 16E, Lon Hagler State Wildlife, Loveland, CO

Description of Job

The position will primarily assist Area 2 DWM’s with trapping, immobilizing, relocating or
processing nuisance bears and mountain lions. The intern will respond to nuisance wildlife calls such as deer, elk and other smaller wildlife species as directed by the supervisor, AWM or the on- call DWM.

  • As needed, the intern will also assist wildlife property technicians on habitat improvement projects on the Area SWA’s such as Russian Olive control, invasive weed control, seed planting on restoration projects, and dumping mitigation.
  • They may also assist area biologists in tracking of collared elk using radio telemetry, monitoring bighorn sheep, wildlife surveys, collecting field data, and fish sampling to provide a broader overall experience.
  • The intern will be given diverse hands on training in all aspects of the job.
  • They will work beside District Wildlife Managers, biologists, property technicians, and wildlife health staff learning about wildlife capture, surveying wildlife populations, wildlife behavior, human-wildlife conflicts, and developing communication skills working with the public.