CPW Marketing & Communications Specialist III / Bilingual Communications Specialist (Denver, CO)

CPW Marketing & Communications Specialist III / Bilingual Communications Specialist (Denver, CO)

Salary

$59,460.00 - $77,064.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PMA 32078 07/26

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

07/28/2026

Closing Date

8/11/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Kristi Ryan kristi.ryan@state.co.us

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Hiring Pay Rate

Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE

Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorados natural resources.

The Branding and Communications Section exists to lead the planning, development, creation, implementation and evaluation of creative methods and communications techniques to efficiently communicate CPW programs, products and activities to local, regional and national publics based upon CPW leadership goals. The work unit is responsible for communicating with the public using the agency website, press releases, social media, regulation brochure publications, mass marketing efforts, video, and Colorado Outdoors Magazine and blog. The work unit is also responsible for pricing, production and distribution of these materials. The work unit is also responsible for overseeing the CPW retail operations, including the online store.

Description of Job

This position will perform communications and marketing responsibilities across the Branding and Communications section, serving as a key conduit for staff SMEs to share complex financial, operational and scientific data to a wide audience of stakeholders and constituents, including the agency's Spanish-speaking constituents.

CPW programs, including Keep Colorado Wild, Future Generations Act, Gray Wolf Restoration, Hunting license application and allocation, wildlife management, and land and species conservation work are incredibly important to all Coloradans. The ability to share the detailed work of the agency to Spanish-speaking audiences through press releases, media interviews, social media, video scripts and other section tactics is crucial to ensure that the agency's work and mission are more accessible and promote a Colorado For All.

This position will provide consistency in brand voice to a broader audience, allowing CPW to share crucial agency conservation, recreation and stewardship concepts across platforms to Spanish-speaking residents and visitors, recreationists, hunters, anglers and advocates for the state's natural resources.

Expected duties include:

Serve as the CPW Spanish-speaking Statewide Media Spokesperson

• Respond to media inquiries and requests for information as assigned.

• Serve as media spokesperson when needed and serve as the agency's primary spokesperson for Spanish-language media.

• Write original news releases, social media posts, FAQs for the Spanish-speaking community and media.

• Assist agency communications team with translating news releases, social media posts, FAQs for the Spanish-speaking community and media.

• Develop and adapt communications tactics for Spanish-speaking audiences, including identifying audience-specific angles, priorities, and messaging approaches that may differ from English-language communications.

• Attend select key meetings live or via Zoom (e.g., Parks and Wildlife Commission, Public Engagement sessions) to quickly provide information to Spanish-speaking constituencies

Collaborate with section staff on Spanish-language needs strategy and execution

• Work closely with the graphic designer and the marketing team to identify Spanish-language gaps and needs in CPW products and collaborate to incorporate resulting materials into existing or new visual media and printed communication plans.

• Review existing products to prioritize updates.

• Engage with Spanish-language publications and broadcasters to help identify new marketing or partnership opportunities.

• Monitor emerging issues, concerns, and trends with Spanish-speaking communities and provide recommendations to agency leadership and communications staff regarding outreach priorities, information gaps, and engagement opportunities.

• Track and evaluate Spanish-language media coverage, audience engagement, and outreach effectiveness to inform future communications and marketing strategies.

• Assist with photo and video shoots as needed.

Work with Section Staff to Write, Edit and Proofread New Content (English/Spanish)

• Create and edit copy in tandem with regional and section staff throughout the agency being requested to share through statewide communications channels.

• Assist with writing about the agency's work for Colorado Outdoors Magazine and/or Blog, annual reports, fact sheets and marketing campaigns.

• Proofreading duties for regulations brochures, park brochures, and Colorado Outdoors Magazine.

Additional situational communications responsibilities (English/Spanish)

• Support marketing & communications specialist I with questions and comments received via CPW social media channels during busy seasons/projects

• Gather and provide content for agency's email Newsletters for large volumes of information, leave coverage, etc.

• Participate in bi-weekly section meetings and regular touchpoints with section manager.

• Collaborate with future accessibility position on maintaining assets, providing web/DAM updates and trainings with the section.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) years of relevant experience as a communications specialist, journalist, public relations specialist, public information officer, or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

OR

A combination of related education in communications, journalism, public relations, or a closely related field, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.

Substitutions

• Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position
• Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience
• Depth of understanding of, and interest in, natural resources topics, including outdoor recreation and wildlife management
• Experience working in a government role
• High level of written and oral communications in scientific and/or regulatory fields
• Excellent communication skills

Required Competencies

• Professional level writing, research and communication development skills
• Fluency in both English and Spanish
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Conditions of Employment

• State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado drivers license if operating a State vehicle.

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

• Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle. To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

APPEAL RIGHTS:

It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

The Assessment Process

• All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

• Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.

• Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

• This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, atdnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

E-Verify

DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical Help

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agencys contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQs at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident?

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• No

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Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.

• I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
• I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).
• I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position: (if not applicable, please enter "N/A")

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Please describe how your education/experience translates to your ability to perform successfully in this role:

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Please briefly describe why youre interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife:

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All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions since responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

• I acknowledge this receipt of this notice.

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