Peace Corps
Planning and Engagement Specialist
Peace Corps, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is a national leader in conservation, recreation and wildlife management. We are Colorado’s primary agency focused on protecting and caring for our most valued and valuable resources. These resources form the very fabric of our state and define who we are. Our mission is to manage wildlife, maintain a quality state parks system and provide outdoor recreation opportunities that inspire the people of Colorado and our visitors.Duties
This position exists to ensure that the most complete qualitative social information (in the form of staff, public and stakeholder input) is available to inform decision-making and planning processes of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). The position provides support to CPW branches and regions to support agency staff in planning, developing, coordinating and implementing engagement strategies. Collaboration and support of the Policy and Planning team, particularly the Policy & Engagement Specialist IV position, is expected.Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of relevant experience in wildlife management, outdoor recreation, public engagement, natural sciences, social sciences (sociology, psychology, human dimensions), policy, planning, public administration, communications, political science, law, business administration, biology, ecology, environmental science, geography, forestry, range management or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.OR A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in wildlife management, outdoor recreation, public engagement, natural sciences, social sciences (sociology, psychology, human dimensions), policy, planning, public administration, communications, political science, law, business administration, biology, ecology, environmental science, geography, forestry, range management equal to six (6) years.Substitutions
Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Appropriate experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.Preferred Qualifications
Certifications in facilitation, consensus building, conflict resolution, and stakeholder and public engagement.Knowledge of parks and wildlife issues and stakeholders.Experience in stakeholder and public engagement, including collecting, analyzing and summarizing public comments.Survey design and implementation expertise.Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities in urban and rural settings.Current or former State experience relevant to this position.Ability to work independently and take initiative by using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify solutions for customer or program challenges.Ability to establish relationships through interpersonal skills and collaboration with stakeholders.Excellent writing and public speaking skills and demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, audience-specific materials.Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate through multiple mediums (e.g., email, phone, website, in person, etc.).High attention to detail.Ability to problem solve independently and as a team member.Being reliable and punctual.Ability to perform under pressure and on deadline.Experience with Microsoft Office and internet research.Application Instructions
Before responding to this announcement, please review the RPCV Career Link Terms of Use [PDF].Equal Opportunity Employment
The posting employer has certified that this announcement complies with Peace Corps’ Equal Opportunity Employment policy. The Peace Corps is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, Volunteers, and applicants for employment and volunteer service. Peace Corps policy prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or over), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, union membership, genetic information, or history of participation in the Equal Employment Opportunity process, grievance procedure, or any authorized complaint procedure.
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This position exists to ensure that the most complete qualitative social information (in the form of staff, public and stakeholder input) is available to inform decision-making and planning processes of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). The position provides support to CPW branches and regions to support agency staff in planning, developing, coordinating and implementing engagement strategies. Collaboration and support of the Policy and Planning team, particularly the Policy & Engagement Specialist IV position, is expected.Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of relevant experience in wildlife management, outdoor recreation, public engagement, natural sciences, social sciences (sociology, psychology, human dimensions), policy, planning, public administration, communications, political science, law, business administration, biology, ecology, environmental science, geography, forestry, range management or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.OR A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in wildlife management, outdoor recreation, public engagement, natural sciences, social sciences (sociology, psychology, human dimensions), policy, planning, public administration, communications, political science, law, business administration, biology, ecology, environmental science, geography, forestry, range management equal to six (6) years.Substitutions
Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Appropriate experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.Preferred Qualifications
Certifications in facilitation, consensus building, conflict resolution, and stakeholder and public engagement.Knowledge of parks and wildlife issues and stakeholders.Experience in stakeholder and public engagement, including collecting, analyzing and summarizing public comments.Survey design and implementation expertise.Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities in urban and rural settings.Current or former State experience relevant to this position.Ability to work independently and take initiative by using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify solutions for customer or program challenges.Ability to establish relationships through interpersonal skills and collaboration with stakeholders.Excellent writing and public speaking skills and demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, audience-specific materials.Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate through multiple mediums (e.g., email, phone, website, in person, etc.).High attention to detail.Ability to problem solve independently and as a team member.Being reliable and punctual.Ability to perform under pressure and on deadline.Experience with Microsoft Office and internet research.Application Instructions
Before responding to this announcement, please review the RPCV Career Link Terms of Use [PDF].Equal Opportunity Employment
The posting employer has certified that this announcement complies with Peace Corps’ Equal Opportunity Employment policy. The Peace Corps is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, Volunteers, and applicants for employment and volunteer service. Peace Corps policy prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or over), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, union membership, genetic information, or history of participation in the Equal Employment Opportunity process, grievance procedure, or any authorized complaint procedure.
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