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TEMPORARY Colorado Avalanche Information Center - Field Technician
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Temporary Colorado Avalanche Information Center - Field Technician
This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $20.00 per hour. Employment starts with fall training on Oct 14 and 17 in Leadville, with ~20 hours/week from December 1, 2025, through April 15, 2026. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is a program of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Our mission is to provide avalanche information, education, and promote research for the protection of life, property, and the enhancement of the state's economy. Field Technician- CAIC is hiring field technicians to focus on the following areas and potentially based in the following locations: Never Summer Mountains, west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, Cameron Pass Possible locations: Walden, Grand Lake, Fraser Pikes Peak, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, southern Sawatch Range Possible locations: Leadville, Salida, Canyon City, Westcliff, Colorado Springs Grand Mesa and Flat Tops Mountains Possible locations: Grand Junction, Rifle, Carbondale, Paonia Southern San Juan Mountains Possible Locations: Del Norte, Pagosa Springs, Creede, Durango These field technician positions will work both independently and with other CAIC forecasting staff to collect field data to support the backcountry avalanche forecasting program. Essential Job Functions: Participate in CAIC field operations, including risk management and fieldwork coordination Collect field data on snow, weather, and avalanche conditions Work with forecasters to analyze snow, weather, and avalanche observations and determine current and future trends in avalanche danger Write accessible and technically accurate field reports and gather supporting media content Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age Must have a current & valid driver's license and reliable transportation Must be willing and able to work outside, which may include inclement weather Strong interpersonal skills to deliver excellent customer service Ability to work with the general public in person, by phone, and via email Strong work ethic and attention to detail Dependable team player Strong written communication skills Ability to use web and mobile applications Certificate of completion - Recreational Level 1 avalanche course Certificate of completion - Avalanche Rescue course Current, or ability to obtain, CPR and First-Aid certifications (Wilderness First-Aid or higher preferred) Experience observing and recording snow, weather, and avalanches using Snow Weather and Avalanche Guidelines (SWAG) Ability to safely travel in snow-covered mountainous terrain. Experience riding snowmobiles on and off trail is preferred. Ability to safely travel on snow-covered mountainous highways Strong photo and video collection skills Ability to pass a motor vehicle records check in accordance with DNR policy Ability to pass a background check 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. 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.
This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $20.00 per hour. Employment starts with fall training on Oct 14 and 17 in Leadville, with ~20 hours/week from December 1, 2025, through April 15, 2026. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is a program of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Our mission is to provide avalanche information, education, and promote research for the protection of life, property, and the enhancement of the state's economy. Field Technician- CAIC is hiring field technicians to focus on the following areas and potentially based in the following locations: Never Summer Mountains, west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, Cameron Pass Possible locations: Walden, Grand Lake, Fraser Pikes Peak, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, southern Sawatch Range Possible locations: Leadville, Salida, Canyon City, Westcliff, Colorado Springs Grand Mesa and Flat Tops Mountains Possible locations: Grand Junction, Rifle, Carbondale, Paonia Southern San Juan Mountains Possible Locations: Del Norte, Pagosa Springs, Creede, Durango These field technician positions will work both independently and with other CAIC forecasting staff to collect field data to support the backcountry avalanche forecasting program. Essential Job Functions: Participate in CAIC field operations, including risk management and fieldwork coordination Collect field data on snow, weather, and avalanche conditions Work with forecasters to analyze snow, weather, and avalanche observations and determine current and future trends in avalanche danger Write accessible and technically accurate field reports and gather supporting media content Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age Must have a current & valid driver's license and reliable transportation Must be willing and able to work outside, which may include inclement weather Strong interpersonal skills to deliver excellent customer service Ability to work with the general public in person, by phone, and via email Strong work ethic and attention to detail Dependable team player Strong written communication skills Ability to use web and mobile applications Certificate of completion - Recreational Level 1 avalanche course Certificate of completion - Avalanche Rescue course Current, or ability to obtain, CPR and First-Aid certifications (Wilderness First-Aid or higher preferred) Experience observing and recording snow, weather, and avalanches using Snow Weather and Avalanche Guidelines (SWAG) Ability to safely travel in snow-covered mountainous terrain. Experience riding snowmobiles on and off trail is preferred. Ability to safely travel on snow-covered mountainous highways Strong photo and video collection skills Ability to pass a motor vehicle records check in accordance with DNR policy Ability to pass a background check 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. 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.