Start/End Date

01/11/2027 – 06/30/2027 - Exact dates negotiable
Potential to extend for 3 months dependent on funding

Schedule

Monday through Friday, up to 40 hours per week

Location

Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Littleton Office (Hybrid: A combination of on-site and remote work)

Job Description

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federally funded grant program helping government agencies nationwide protect valuable natural resources and provide meaningful public recreation opportunities. Colorado Parks and Wildlife administers it locally for the National Park Service. 

LWCF-funded sites are protected in perpetuity for outdoor recreation and require ongoing compliance monitoring.

This position reports to and assists the Federal Grants Administrator with site inspections, landowner communications, GIS mapping, records management, and general program compliance activities. 

Responsibilities

LWCF Site Inspections & Monitoring

• Conduct site inspections, primarily along Colorado’s Front Range, to assess compliance with program requirements. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Document inspection findings, and research historical grant records, site inventories, and other supporting documentation to verify site conditions, investigate discrepancies, and support compliance assessments.

LWCF Landowner Communications

• Coordinate communications with landowners regarding inspection findings, stewardship responsibilities, and compliance concerns.
• Track and follow up on compliance issues, working with landowners toward timely resolution.

GIS Mapping & Spatial Analysis

• Create, edit, and maintain GIS maps and spatial data, including performing spatial calculations to support site monitoring and compliance activities.
• Utilize historical grant records, shapefiles, parcel and assessor data to verify site boundaries and identify potential discrepancies, encroachments, or land use changes.

Other Duties

• Maintain organized compliance records, inspection reports, GIS files, and supporting documentation.
• Perform other administrative or grant-related duties as assigned.  

Minimum Requirements

• Proficiency with ARCGIS Pro, including map creation, editing, spatial analysis, and interpreting historical maps alongside current GIS, parcel, and assessor data.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with records management and accurate data entry.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills, including the ability to work independently and professionally with key stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• Must be at least 18 years old with a valid Colorado driver’s license and good driving record for operating a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with land conservation, outdoor recreation, protected areas, related natural resource programs, or working with government agencies or regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience researching historical land records, property ownership, and legal land descriptions.