Littleton, Colorado

Position Title: State Trails Program Assistant

Organization: Colorado Parks And Wildlife

Location: Littleton, Colorado

Organization Overview: The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Trails Program is a statewide program that administers grants for trail-related projects on an annual basis. The program consists of 3 areas: Recreational (non-motorized), Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV), and Snowmobile. Since 2000, CPW’s Trails Program has distributed over $130 million for trail grants and capital improvements to benefit Colorado’s 45,000+ miles of trails open to the public. This position will provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the program.

Duties: Duties will include performing financial documentation in the state financial system, billing of  invoices, auditing grant reimbursements, communication with existing and interested grantees, and additional related tasks. This will position will also support the State Trails Committee by assisting with the planning, set-up, document preparation, and record keeping for their quarterly meetings. Additional duties may include preparing and distributing project reports, compiling and organizing inspection reports, scanning project files, and assisting with various administrative tasks as needed. The selected candidate will work closely with the State Trails Program staff, Regional Trail Coordinators, CPW field staff, and private, city, county and federal entities to accomplish this work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Collaborative and committed team player.
• Self-motivated and proactive in spending time efficiently with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills (written and verbal).
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities while working independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications.
• At least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record for operating a State vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of office management systems and financial procedures.
• Previous administrative assistant experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies on grant and/or administrative programs.
• Familiar with Colorado Research Engine, (CORE).

Salary/Pay: $20 per hour

Application Deadline: October 6

How to Apply: Email a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references to trails@state.co.us with “State Trails Program Assistant” in the subject line.