50-22 Extension Agent, Natural Resources, Jefferson County

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Golden, COLORADO
Deadline: 05 Sep 2022

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Working Title 50-22 Extension Agent, Natural Resources, Jefferson County
Position Location Golden, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work?
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202201227AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Project/Prgm Mngmt I
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $72,000. Starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date 11/01/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/05/2022
Description of Work Unit
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State University’s Principles of Community that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service and engagement.
Inspired by its land-grant heritage, CSU is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service, and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.
Jefferson County is one of the five counties making up the Denver metropolitan area. Once an agricultural and mining area, Jefferson County is now a thriving suburban, business, industrial and residential community interspersed with small farms, urban agriculture and ranchettes. It’s located where the great plains meet the Rocky Mountains with some of the most magnificent scenery in the country. Outdoor lovers have three national forests and two state parks to choose from as well as a vibrant Open Space parks system. The Jefferson County Extension office, along with this position, is staffed by a county director; two 4-H youth development agents; a family and consumer sciences agent; a horticulture agent; a natural resources agent; a horticulture program associate; a plant diagnostic program associate; two 4-H program coordinators; a FLTI coordinator; and three support staff. To learn more about Jefferson County Extension, visit the website at http://jeffco.extension.colostate.edu or the Colorado State University Extension website at: http://extension.colostate.edu .
Position Summary
This position will provide leadership and guidance in the development, delivery and evaluation of Extension Natural Resources programs including areas like wildlife, wildlife conflict, wildfire, fire mitigation, ignition resistant landscaping, native plant education, and invasive species programs for adults and youth in Jefferson County. The individual will work well in a team environment using strong verbal and written communication skills to develop relationships with staff, customers, and partners, and to address common natural resource issues. The individual in this position works as a member of a county team, is a local representative of Colorado State University and Jefferson County and works under the guidance of the Extension Director for Jefferson County. The individual will work cooperatively with other Extension agents, coordinators, specialists, and partners to develop and deliver quality programming and information to Coloradans. CSU Extension, Jefferson County is a collaborative work environment in which we support programs and initiatives to serve the community.
Required Job Qualifications
  • Completed master’s degree.
  • One degree must have been conferred in natural resources, botany, plant ecology, weed science or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated experience working with people as individuals and in groups; ability to forge equitable and successful partnerships with other professionals and organizations.
  • Evidence of leadership, drive, and initiative. Must be a self-starter.
  • Ability to communicate through teaching, public speaking/presentation and writing as demonstrated through application materials and experience.
  • Demonstrated use of technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs.
  • Personal or professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for equitable outcomes.
  • Knowledge of and experience with methods of conflict resolution, facilitation, and public issues education.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Course work or professional experience in any or all of the following areas: horticulture, sustainable landscaping, water/drought issues, invasive species (animal and plant) management, wildlife, wildlife conflict, energy, or fire mitigation.
  • Experience in identifying audience needs, developing programs and evaluating impacts of programs.
  • Demonstrated experience or commitment to developing skills in contracting, donor development, grantsmanship or cost recovery efforts.
  • Ability to speak Spanish.
Diversity Statement
Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Program Planning, Development, Delivery, Evaluation, and Reporting
Duty/Responsibility
  • Provide leadership for local natural resources including areas such as wildlife, wildlife conflict, wildfire, fire mitigation, ignition resistant landscaping, native plant education, and invasive species programming in Jefferson County including community assessment, planning, relationship building, program delivery, evaluation, and reporting.
  • Prepare educational material, evaluation instruments, teaching materials and publicity information in support of natural resource initiatives. Disseminate educational materials through county and area-wide events, workshops, field days, websites, newsletters and mass media, volunteers, and other methods.
  • Present educational sessions and outreach within the community about Natural Resource topics.
  • Conduct creative programming using appropriate technologies to meet the priority needs of target audiences.
  • Market and create awareness for local programs.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness and outcomes; communicate program results to professional peers, clientele and stakeholders through periodic reports, scholarly works, and various types of publications, including electronic media, popular articles, bulletins, and scientific articles.
  • Conduct or participate in applied research and demonstrations as appropriate to meet community needs and interests.
  • Serve on local, county, extension, and national Natural Resource topic committees and workgroups, especially in the topic areas prioritized in Jefferson County and CSU Extension.
  • Analyze national, Colorado, and county data, local resources, and historical information to identify community assets, program needs, and educational opportunities.
  • Identify and pursue resources (grants, contracts, in-kind contributions, cost recovery fees, etc.) to enhance programming.
  • Manage county and grant budget allocations for native plant and invasive weed education where appropriate.
  • Responsible for data collection and reporting for relevant program areas.
  • Collect and report data, stories, pictures, and marketing to include in various CSU, Jeffco and Open Space publications, websites, social media, etc.
  • Assist with updating and maintaining all website and social media platforms with relevant program related content and information.


Note: % of job assigned to this duty may be changed as the program develops.
Percentage Of Time 70%
Job Duty Category Initiate and Develop Relationships and Partnerships
Duty/Responsibility
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with other agencies to multiply effectiveness and outreach potential.
  • Consult with Extension professionals and staff, Extension work team, University researchers, and other experts in the development of educational programs, applied research and scholarly works.
  • Develop strong working relationships and coordinate resources and programs with other Colorado State University and Extension staff, Jefferson County, educational institutions, non-profits, business and other county departments and stakeholders to enhance program development and delivery.
  • Assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies including reaching out to underserved and underrepresented audiences.
  • Promote and cross-market CSU Extension programs, partnerships, and activities in the community.


Note: % of job assigned to this duty may be changed as the program develops.
Percentage Of Time 30%

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, September 5, 2022. Please submit the following to apply:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Transcript(s) of college(s) course work showing degrees conferred. Please remove all references to birth date or social security number.
  • Special Required Documentation – Statement (no more than 5 pages) of how you meet all applicable “Required” and “Preferred” Job Qualifications. Please respond to each bullet point separately.


All applicants will be contacted approximately 15 working days after the deadline regarding their status. Next steps and interview dates will be shared to those moving forward. Four professional references will be requested of applicants that advance in the interview process.
For questions regarding the application process, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at (970) 491-5836 or email [email protected] . For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Jeni Carter at (303) 271-6629 or [email protected].
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel
Search Contact Jeni Carter, (303) 271-6629 or [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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